Driving Lessons in Bangor

Driving Lessons and Driving Instructor Training Bangor North Wales

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Bangor 5-Star Rated

Learners booking driving lessons in Bangor rate us highly for calm, professional tuition and steady progress.

Flexible Lessons

Fit your driving lessons in Bangor around work, uni, or family life with weekday and evening options.

Modern Cars

Learn in clean, well-maintained cars with up-to-date safety features and smooth, confidence-building handling.

Practical Test Support

We’ll help you get test-ready with structured mock tests, local route practice, and clear advice for the day itself.

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Choose driving lessons in Bangor with an instructor who knows the local roads and the routes learners use to build real, test-ready experience. With calm, structured coaching, we’ll develop your skills step by step so you feel confident, prepared, and in control on the day.

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Smart Driving Tuition In Bangor

Andrew’s Driving School provides calm, structured lessons in Bangor, helping you build real confidence as you practise on the same kinds of roads you’ll be driving on every day.

Driving Lessons in Bangor

Whether you’re starting from scratch or getting ready to book your test, our driving lessons in Bangor follow a clear plan that keeps you progressing. You’ll build confidence step by step, while practising the situations you’re most likely to face when test day comes around.

We cover Bangor and surrounding areas across the LL57 area, including Upper Bangor, Penrhosgarnedd, Llandygai, and nearby routes towards Menai Bridge and Bethesda.

To help you improve faster, we plan lessons around the local challenges you’ll meet as a driver:

  • Calm Starts at Parc Menai: We can begin around Parc Menai, a quieter area that’s ideal for getting comfortable with the pedals, steering, and moving off safely.
  • Busy Junctions & Roundabouts: We’ll build confidence with local junctions and roundabouts, focusing on timing, lane choice, and reading the road early, so decisions feel calmer and more automatic.
  • A-Road Confidence: We’ll make sure you feel comfortable on faster routes like the A55 and connecting roads around Bangor, so speed control, planning ahead, and safe joining become second nature.

Real On-Road Experience

At Andrew’s Driving School, we teach by driving, not by sitting at the roadside. From lesson one, you’ll spend more time behind the wheel and less time stopped and talking things through.

Learning in Bangor gives you a real edge because many lessons can be planned around roads that feature on local test routes. That means the area starts to feel familiar early, helping you stay calmer and more in control when your test comes around.

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Local Areas We Cover around Bangor

Parc Menai Upper Bangor Llandygai Llanfairfechan Penrhosgarnedd
How long should I book for my first driving lesson?

The ideal length for a driving lesson is around 90 minutes, as most learners start to lose focus after that time. That said, in and around Bangor, you can often achieve plenty in a focused one-hour session, especially since many lessons can be planned on the same roads and junctions that feature on local test routes, helping the area feel far more familiar when test day comes around.

 
 
How often should I have driving lessons?

For steady progress, many learners choose one or two lessons each week. Keeping lessons regular helps you retain what you’ve learned and avoids losing momentum between sessions.

Where do I take my driving test?

If your based in Bangor, your nearest practical driving test centre is usually:

Bangor Driving Test Centre
Llandygai Industrial Estate
Llandygai
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 4HR

We’re happy to prepare you for your driving test at this centre, with lessons planned around the local roads and test routes you’re most likely to encounter.

Book your test via GOV.UK.

 

What will happen on my first driving lesson?

On your first driving lesson in Bangor, your instructor will start you off around Parc Menai, a calm, low-traffic area where you can settle in without pressure. You’ll begin with the cockpit drill to get your seat, steering position, and mirrors set up correctly. Most importantly, you’ll be driving in your very first lesson in a safe environment, with clear guidance and a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Where can I take my theory test ?

Bangor Theory Test Centre

Bangor has its own DVSA theory test centre, so most learners book locally.

Bangor Theory Test Centre
Suite 2, Ground Floor
30 Dean Street
Bangor
LL57 1UR

Telephone (DVSA): 0300 200 1122

You can book your theory test online here:
https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test

Do you offer help with the theory test?

Yes, we offer help with the theory test. All our learners get full access to Theory Test Pro, and your instructor will support you throughout. Log into our Theory Test App here:
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