R1 Driving Academy

Manual

181 Stowey Rd, Yatton, Bristol BS49 4QU58 Google ratings

Female instructorsBlock deals

Specialises in teaching learners with autism, ADHD, and similar conditions, with a calm, patient approach that adapts to each person's needs. £47.50/hour or £95 for 2-hour lessons, with block deals from £425 for 5 x 2-hour lessons up to £870 for 10 x 2-hour lessons. Reviews consistently praise the instructor's patience and understanding, with learners reporting first-time passes and successful outcomes after previous negative experiences.

Pricing

Listed rates for R1 Driving Academy. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.

Single lesson

£47.50

per hour

2-hour lesson

£95

per 2-hour session

Best value

10-hour block

£870

block booking

Nearest test centres

The 3 test centres closest to R1 Driving Academy. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.

61%

Weston-super-Mare

4,443 tests taken · 5 week wait

Women59.5%

Men62.4%

Automatic54.8%

56%

Bristol (Avonmouth)

9,400 tests taken · 8 week wait

Women54.5%

Men56.3%

Automatic51.2%

52%

Bristol (Kingswood)

14,863 tests taken · 5 week wait

Women52.1%

Men51.8%

Automatic43.8%

Test Centre	Female	Male	Automatic	Overall	Tests	Wait
Weston-super-Mare	59.5%	62.4%	54.8%	61.0%	4,443	5 weeks
Bristol (Avonmouth)	54.5%	56.3%	51.2%	55.5%	9,400	8 weeks
Bristol (Kingswood)	52.1%	51.8%	43.8%	51.9%	14,863	5 weeks

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