Become a Confident Driver with NRDS in Wrexham
NRDS has been transforming beginners into skilled drivers for over 30 years through a proven 4-Stage System of 45 essential steps and 4 mock tests, maximizing your chances of a 1st time pass! Whether you’re starting fresh or brushing up your skills, our approach is designed to build confidence and competence on the road.
Ready to take the wheel? Book your first lesson and join thousands of successful drivers who started their journey with NRDS. Let’s drive your ambitions forward!
NIGEL RICHARDS DRIVING SCHOOL
Our Driver Training Methodology, honed over three decades, continuously evolves to stay at the forefront of client-centric updates.
This ensures that all our learners are well-equipped to meet the current driving test standards.
DRIVING LESSONS
"Embarking on your driving journey with a well-crafted plan and a skilled instructor is key to success. Our driving school prides itself on offering this winning combination. Our expertly trained instructors equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently approach your driving test. With our guidance, you'll reach the test centre not just prepared, but fully ready to excel."
AREAS COVERED
"Beginning our journey in Wrexham, our driving school has grown in popularity, leading us to expand our reach. We now serve a wider community of towns and cities of Chester, Mold, Oswestry, and Shrewsbury. This growth is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch to two generations of Wrexham Drivers!
Meet The Team
"Meet Our Team: Our driving school's success is rooted in our exceptional instructors, all trained by either Nigel or his accomplished former pupil, Nick Roberts. This ensures our high standards are consistently upheld across the team. As you embark on your driving journey with us, you'll experience the expertise and dedication that define our school.
Getting private practice in between lessons is one of the surest ways to improve your chances of passing.
The Government figures state that the average number of hours training needed to reach today's test standard is 45 hours tuition with an approved driving instructor and 22 hours private practice.
Many pupils have access to a car for private practice but finding insurance is not always an easy task. Hence why we are putting together a learner driver resource page.
Call us on 01978 600001 to get booked in to our available slots
27 years experience
Every lesson is monitored and recorded
All instructors trained to our high standard
Fantastic local reputation
Choice of cars, male or female instructors
100s of positive Customer Reviews
Free online Theory Test training
Easy online payment system
Discount for lessons paid in bulk blocks
Lessons in Welsh or English
🚗 Pre-Test Preparation – Set Yourself Up for Success! 🎯
✅ Preparation is the Key to Passing!
One of the biggest factors in passing your driving test in Wrexham is solid preparation. The right training can boost your confidence, sharpen your skills, and eliminate test-day jitters.
🏁 Train Smart with Expert Instructors!
Choosing a reputable driving school means you’ll receive structured lessons, expert guidance, and a personalized approach that suits your learning style.
🛣️ Master Every Type of Road!
With our tailored driving lessons in Wrexham, you’ll gain experience on:
🚦 Busy town centres – handling traffic, roundabouts & junctions
🏡 Residential areas – practicing maneuverability & hazard awareness
🌳 Rural lanes – adapting to higher speeds & unpredictable conditions
📍 Be Ready for Anything!
Our experienced instructors will make sure you feel 100% prepared for every challenge the test may throw at you.
💪 Train smart, stay focused, and step into your test with confidence!
🚗 Your test Day in Wrexham – Be Ready to Pass! 🎉
✅ What to Bring & When to Arrive
On the big day, don’t forget your provisional license and make sure to arrive at least 10 minutes early. Your test will kick off with a quick eyesight check before moving on to the driving section, which lasts around 40 minutes.
😌 Nerves? Totally Normal!
Feeling a bit nervous? That’s okay—it just means you care! Our male and female instructors in Wrexham have trained you to stay calm, focused, and confident behind the wheel.
🚦 Wrexham can be a tricky place to take your test!
But with our expert guidance, you’ll arrive at the test centre feeling prepared and ready to succeed. We know how to manage pre-test nerves, so when it’s time to drive, you can focus on showing the examiner what you’ve got!
💪 With NRDS You’ve got this!
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
We are delighted to receive the following comments from our students.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you haven't driven before and will not be able to have any private practice in between your lessons then it takes about 45 hours of tuition to get to the driving test standard in Wrexham
This can vary greatly from person to person and in my experience the younger the person is the quicker they learn. So another goo guide is 2 hours for every year of your age.
The test centre is located at Birchall House, 62 Croesnewydd Rd, Wrexham LL13 7YX
And the telephone number is 01978314896
The driving test is now much more of a "Driving Test" as the manoeuvres element has been changed quite significantly from what is was years ago.
The three point turn and left reverse are now not included.
The Emergency Stop is not a compulsory exercise on every test but it is tested on 1 in 3 tests.
Candidates are asked to perform ONE reversing exercise from four possible ones. They are:
Parallel Parking
Drive into a parking bay and reverse out
Reverse into a parking bay
(These are often done in Aldi, Gwersyllt or Co-op, Johnstown carparks)
Pull over on right side of the road and reverse back two car lengths before re-joining the traffic.
There is also 20 minutes of "Independent driving" where the candidate has to follow a Sat Nav of follow signs for somewhere.
You are allowed to commit up to 15 minor driving errors on the test. If you get over 15 then it would result in a fail.
Or if you commit one major error then you automatically fail.
A major error is something that "Could have or Did affect another road user" These are classed as Serious or Dangerous faults
When taking driving lessons in Wrexham, it's generally advised to schedule at least one two-hour session each week. This consistent frequency aids in retaining information and developing driving skills effectively. However, for those facing budget constraints, some instructors recommend opting for two-hour lessons every fortnight as a feasible alternative. This approach balances financial considerations while ensuring steady progress in learning to drive.
In recent years the driving test has changed to represent a more realistic "Driving Test" rather than more of a manoeuvring style test of previous generations.
The three point turn and the left reverse are no longer included.
But there are four reversing exercises of which you will do just ONE.
They are:
Reverse Park behind a car on the road.
Pull over on Right hand side of the road and reverse back 2 car lengths before re-joining the traffic.
Reverse park into a parking bay
Drive forwards into a parking bay and reverse out.
Often the Reverse bay parking is done in the Wrexaham Driving Test Centre at the beginning or end of the Driving Test.
The only thing you need to bring to your driving lessons with Nigel Richards Driving School in Wrexham is your provisional licence.
Many people think they had to get insurance but this is not the case all our instructors cars are insured for any learner driver.
When attending for the driving test you ae requested to also provide your Theory Test Pass certificate. However, this is rarely asked for but good to bring just in case.
