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The Driving Academy is a trusted UK driving school dedicated to helping learners become confident, safe, and independent drivers. Established in 2003, our experienced and friendly male and female instructors provide tailored manual and automatic driving lessons across the North‑West and selected surrounding areas, adapting to your pace and learning style. We offer flexible scheduling, intensive and semi‑intensive courses for learners in a hurry, and a supportive approach that makes lessons both enjoyable and effective. Our focus on personalised tuition, real‑world driving skills, and comprehensive preparation—including free theory test support—helps learners feel ready for their practical test with confidence. Beyond learner tuition, we also deliver professional driving instructor training to help others start their own teaching careers. With a reputation built on quality instruction, excellent support, and high standards, The Driving Academy aims to make your journey to passing the driving test a positive and rewarding experience.

Served areas
  • Liverpool, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Wigan, Ormskirk, Southport, Preston
Business details
  • Year established: 2003
  • Employees: 35
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Highlights and features
  • Male & Female Instructors
  • Manual & Automatic
  • Driving instructor training
  • ORDIT Registered
Associations and certifications
  • ORDIT Registered
Payment methods
  • Cash
  • Mobile payments
  • Bank transfers
Services
We provide professional driving lessons designed to help learners progress confidently towards passing their driving test. Our services are delivered by experienced instructors and structured to suit individual needs. We offer flexible lesson options, including block booking discounts, ensuring a supportive and reliable learning experience from the very first lesson.
Our instructor training service is designed to take you from application to qualification with clarity and confidence. We support you through DBS checks, DVSA approval and each of the three mandatory tests. Training is delivered by experienced instructors who understand the pressures of assessment and are committed to your long-term success.
Reviews (12)
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Lolita Parker
Dec 16, 2025
Thanks so much to lee for helping me pass, after many failed attempts he was the best instructor helping me pass first time with him! I couldnt find a cancellation in speke an he agreed to teach me outside his area. 10/10 thanks lee
Paul Regan
Dec 10, 2025
I recently passed after around 30 hours of tuition with Lee Rees. Lee is a great instructor, always willing to adapt to individual needs and development. He is knowledgeable, punctual, and professional, and gave me the confidence to pass with only one minor. I also never felt like my time was being wasted because Lee always prioritised my weaknesses and helped me focus on being a better, safer driver, right from the first lesson. I would highly recommend his tuition.
Marcus McKenna
Oct 16, 2025
Maire was recommended by a family member to do lessons with. She’s an amazing instructor and I wouldn’t have passed with out her. She’s very professional and a great person. A great company highly recommended. 👌🏽 …
ZoopyGoggins
Oct 12, 2025
Some things I find difficult to learn, driving turned out to be one of them. My coordination and manual dexterity are quite good but my general awareness, concentration and decision making are all things I am constantly trying to improve on.
I can get tunnel visioned and struggle to see the bigger picture.
I knew it was going to take me longer than average to do this and we discussed this from the very start.
Geoff was extremely patient, very helpful and very knowledgeable.

It did take me longer. Much longer.
‘Several’ unsuccessful tests and more hours lessons than my wallet wants to remember.
On my tests, I had some bad drives. I had some good drives with some bad luck. I had two that were SO close, but unsuccessful.
Eventually…….I did it!

A note to anyone struggling:
Just keep trying, you’ll get there.
Think of it as a light on the horizon that you ARE going to reach, no matter what the seas of life throw at you.
Time, patience, effort and commitment.

When the examiner passed me, I was more relieved than excited to be quite honest but now, I am over the moon!!!
Passed my driving test…….at the age of 54. And I have a car.
Thank you Geoff and thank you The Driving Academy.

Zoopy
Syling Koh
Oct 11, 2025
Rachel was a lovely instructor and I passed with one minor! She is very patient and understanding. Totally recommend Rachel, please request her!
Marrwa Hamid
Oct 05, 2025
I passed my driving test today!
Lee was my driving instructor, and he really helped me build my confidence in driving. He taught me so well and was patient and supportive throughout. I’m so grateful for him — truly the best driving instructor ever! Thanks, Lee!
Stacexx
Sep 21, 2025
Overall, a very good instructor that has helped me over the past year. Explains in great detail and is very patient. Wouldn’t have passed without Diego:)
Mollie Armstrong
Aug 23, 2025
Marie was recommended to me by my sister, she did not disappoint. She was very thorough with her teaching skills and built my confidence up really quickly, improving my driving ability which has helped me past my test today. Fully recommend.
Eri S.
Aug 18, 2025
Thank you for making the driving lessons great! Diego is a great driving instructor, his lessons developed my driving abilities further by providing knowledgable information about driving and how to be a safe driver.
Carl Morris
May 21, 2025
If you're looking for a driving instructor who will give you confidence to drive and pass, look no further than Rachel Nall. She is amazing and will have you relaxed and driving in no time. I would highly recommend. Words don't exist that describe how amazing Rachel was and how comfortable she made me feel behind the wheel.So a massive Thank you to Rachel Nall for helping me and giving me the confidence to pass. See you on the road
Jay Graceffa
Feb 06, 2025
I've just passed my test in Norris Green with Geoff and I only have good things to say about him. He's very calm and collected, gives great instruction and understanding to driving. He tells you why the car works in certain ways for you to understand more in depth stuff too.

It took me a while to grasp driving ready for a test but Geoff never puts any pressure on you when you make mistakes or anything. He's a great person to have next to you when you're learning so I would highly recommend and he is always on time and reliable.

Big thanks to Geoff.

Jamie
Max Hadwin
Dec 12, 2023
Had my driving lessons with Alan Almond and recently passed. Alan was great at explaining driving concepts in a memorable way, and he made driving lessons feel genuinely enjoyable. Due to his excellent ability at teaching and his easygoing personality, I always felt at ease and my lessons progressed quickly. I would recommend Alan Almond to anybody wanting driving lessons!