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Learning to Drive in Aberdeen

The most trusted advice for learner drivers for getting the best driving lessons around Aberdeen and ensuring they pass their practical driving test.

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Tips for Learning Driving in Aberdeen

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Pass rates at Aberdeen driving test centres

You're in luck! Aberdeen has a much higher pass rate than the national average which is 47.4%. Aberdeen North driving vehicle standards agency (DVSA) centre is at 57.1% and the Aberdeen South DVSA test centre is 59.6%.

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Number of driving lessons required to pass the driving test

First of, remember learning to drive is different for each and every driver. In Aberdeen, you will be looking at around 47 hours with your driving instructor. And it is always recommended that you have an additional 22 hours of private driving tuition. Learning to drive in Aberdeen will take some time but it is a life long skill.

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What to know before getting in to a car for the first time

  1. Know how much a driving instructors lesson prices are and what block booking discounts they offer
  2. Cars are dangerous machines, you have to careful with it
  3. Start to study for the theory test
  4. Driving is a skill for life, so shouldn't be rushed just to get that licence
  5. Understand your motivation for learning to drive, so you've got a clear goal for learning
  6. Watch how people drive. Friends, family, bus drivers or just observing drivers at junction when you're out walking
  7. Watch videos on YouTube so you know what's invoved when learning to drive
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How much are driving lessons in Aberdeen?

You can find lessons for as cheap as £25 per hour. The average lesson price in Aberdeen is £31 per hour and can go up to as high as £35. Discounts can take the average lesson price down to nearer £27, and you can feel comfortable buying blocks of 10 or 20 hours, as you're very likely to need them all.

Most instructors in the Aberdeenshire area prefer to deliver lessons in 2 hour blocks due to the road layouts.

Learning Around Aberdeen and Broader Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen is the third biggest city in Scotland. It has a large student populous. There are two universities - Robert Gordon with 16,700 students. Andnd Aberdeen University with 14,150 students.

Of course, you can't not mention how many offshore workers there are in Aberdeen. It is the hub of the entire oil industry in the United Kingdom.

Aberdeen is one of the sunniest places in the UK! Aberdeen enjoys an average of 1433 days of sunshine a year, more than Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perfect for Aberdeen driving lessons.