Driving lessons in North Cardiff
Friendly, professional driving lessons across North Cardiff and the surrounding areas.
Chequered Flag Driving School provides driving lessons across north Cardiff and its suburbs, from £40 an hour with DVSA approved, DBS-checked instructors. We pick you up from home, university, college or work and teach on the real routes used by the Cardiff (Llanishen) driving test centre.
Why learn to drive in North Cardiff with us?
North Cardiff has everything you need to become a confident driver: busy multi-lane roundabouts, Eastern Avenue and the A48(M), quieter residential streets for manoeuvres, and the exact roads used on the Llanishen test routes. We build these skills up gradually so you never feel thrown in at the deep end.
Whether you are a complete beginner, returning after a break, or learning with family and just want a professional mock test, we tailor every lesson to your pace. Students at Cardiff University, Cardiff Met and the city’s colleges are very welcome - evening and weekend lessons make fitting practice around studies easy.
Areas we cover near North Cardiff
- Llanishen
- Whitchurch
- Heath & Birchgrove
- Cathays
- Lisvane
- Thornhill
Test routes: we teach on the roads around the Cardiff (Llanishen) test centre, so you practise exactly what you’ll face on test day.
North Cardiff lesson prices
1 Hour Lesson
A single one-hour driving lesson - ideal for refreshers or trying us out.
- DVSA approved instructors
- One-to-one training
- Free access to Theory Test Pro
- Quality, structured tuition
- No hidden charges
- High first-time pass rate
2 Hour Lesson
Works out at £39/hr
Two-hour sessions help you progress faster and get the best value per hour.
- DVSA approved instructors
- One-to-one training
- Free access to Theory Test Pro
- Quality, structured tuition
- No hidden charges
- High first-time pass rate
10 Hour Block
Works out at £37/hr
Block-book 10 hours up front and save - our cheapest hourly rate.
- DVSA approved instructors
- One-to-one training
- Free access to Theory Test Pro
- Quality, structured tuition
- No hidden charges
- High first-time pass rate
All lessons are one-to-one in a dual-controlled, air-conditioned car. Prices last reviewed June 2026. Gift vouchers and block-booking discounts available - ask us.
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