The total cost of learning can vary depending on a number of factors.
Driving instructors typically charge between £35 to £40 per hour for instruction. On average, a learner driver requires around 45 hours of lessons before they are test-ready, but everyone learns at different rates.
We have created a simple breakdown of the average Cost of learning to drive.
- Provisional Licence – £62.50
- Average Price of Driving lesson – £35 – £40 (at the Discretion of the Driving Instructor)
- Theory test – £23.00
- Theory Test resources: Books/DVD/: £25
- Practical Test – £65.00 Weekday Price / Evening and Weekend Price £95.00
- Charge for using Driving instructors car for Test* £100 + (Average)
These costs are subject to change and are simply an estimate to show the approximate cost of learning to drive.
Driving lessons
NI driving instructors typically charge around £35-40 an hour.
And the reason why we’re looking at the cost is because of affordability, which is individual to every single driver’s circumstances.
We’ve done the research and found that on average, a Northern Ireland Learner Driver requires around 45 hours of lessons before they’re test-ready.
Read more on How many lessons do I need now.
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