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Shah Driving school

Shah Driving school

5.0(1323 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bolton

About the company

Shah Driving School is a driving school based in Bolton. It offers manual and automatic driving lessons, as well as intensive driving courses and crash courses. Its instructors are DVSA-approved and qualified and experienced. The school has female driving instructors. Lessons are provided across Bolton and all surrounding areas. The school specialises in local test routes for the Bolton and Atherton driving test centres.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Learners in Bolton repeatedly highlight the patience and clear instruction offered by instructors at this driving school, with named teachers such as Khurram Shahzad, Syed Abbas, Afzaal, Ali Butt, Chaudhry Abid, Nazia and Kamran singled out for praise. Customers writing about their orders describe how their confidence grew steadily across lessons, even after difficult starts or previous test attempts, and reviewers often mention passing both theory and practical tests at the first attempt, including manual car tests at the local test centre. One thing mentioned again and again is the ability to adapt to changing lesson schedules while keeping pupils feeling supported and prepared.

The teaching is described as calm, professional and focused on building safe driving habits rather than merely getting through the exam. Learners value the clear explanations, encouragement and structure of each session, which helped them overcome nerves and feel test-ready. Instructors are credited with tailoring their approach to individual needs, whether pupils required intensive preparation or a longer period of steady practice, and with remaining supportive when progress felt slow. The result is a consistent account of reliable, friendly tuition that prepares people thoroughly for their driving test and beyond.

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Shah Driving school — Customer photo
Shah Driving school — Customer photo
Shah Driving school — Customer photo
Shah Driving school — Customer photo
Shah Driving school — Customer photo

Reviews

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Adeolu Okunola5 August 2026

I passed my UK practical driving test after just 2 days of lessons with Shah Driving School, Bolton! My instructor Chaudhry Abid is the best, he was patient, professional, and focused on exactly what I needed to pass. I highly recommend Shah Driving School to anyone looking for quality driving lessons. Thank you for helping me achieve this milestone!. Chaudhry Abid Manual transmission 1st attempt Bolton

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Blessing Samuel4 August 2026

I am very grateful to my instructor Syed Abbas who started tutoring me under very challenging circumstances, as we had a limited time before my test. However, he was very knowledgeable, patient and kind with me. He ensured we covered everything that needed to be covered, was very supportive and helped me regain my confidence in driving. This made my driving test effortless and I passed with just 3 minors. I will gladly recommend him to anyone, he’s an exceptionally good instructor.

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Raisha Patel31 July 2026

Just passed my test with kamran Bhai, first try. He was a great instructor who gave me the confidence to get it done. I’m very grateful for his help, thank you! I will highly recommend Shah Driving School.

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RAY HUSNAIN MANJ12 July 2026

Chaudhry Abid was recommended to me by two friends who both passed their manual driving tests with him on their first attempt, and I can see why. He is patient, professional, and excellent at identifying areas for improvement. His lessons were well structured, easy to follow, and always arranged around my availability. Thanks to his guidance and support, I passed my manual driving test on my first attempt with only three minor faults. He helped me build confidence and prepared me well for the test. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a manual driving instructor.

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Mueez Ahmad Aslam5 July 2026

Highly recommend excellent instructor Rukhsar Ahmed I passed on my first attempt Thanks to (Rukhsar Ahmed) Shah driving school. He was very patient, calm and explained everything clearly which really helped build my confidence and be fully ready for my test. His teaching style is excellent which was really helpful to easily pass my driving test.

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Sidaf Patel3 July 2026

I had an excellent experience learning with Mr.Ali from Shah Driving School. I can’t thank him enough for his excellent guidance and support throughout my driving journey. Thanks to his clear teaching methods, patience, and encouragement, I was able to pass my UK driving test on my very first attempt with the minimum number of lessons. Mr.Ali made every lesson enjoyable and focused on building my confidence as well as my driving skills. Your constructive feedback and calm approach helped me feel fully prepared for the test. I highly recommend you to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and supportive driving instructor. Thank you once again for helping me achieve this important milestone!

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Semih Tom23 June 2026

I passed my driving test with Nazia, and I can not be happier about it, honestly. It wasent always some smooth road, there were moments where learning to drive felt a bit tough and I kept thinking, maybe I cant. But when I look back, every single lesson really was worth the effort. Nazia was calm , professional, and she always kept pushing me to get better. She didnt just show me what to do to pass the test , she kind of guided me on how to drive safely, with confidence, and on my own in everyday situations. The high level standards she set in each lesson are why I am the driver I am today. Even if I made mistakes ( and yes, I did ), she would take a bit of time to talk it through properly. She helped me understand what went wrong and how to improve next time. Her support and constant encouragement was a big reason I felt ready enough to succeed. I would absolutely recommend Nazia and Shah Driving School to anyone starting out. Thank you so much for helping me reach this milestone, and for giving me the skills I will carry with me for life.

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1Shah Driving school (this page)★ 5,01323Yes
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Contact
+447490662777shahdrivingschool.uk8 Lancaster Walk, Bolton BL1 3UF
Working hours
Monday07:00–22:00
Tuesday07:00–22:00
Wednesday07:00–22:00
Thursday07:00–22:00
Friday07:00–22:00
Saturday07:00–22:00
Sunday07:00–22:00