The Ministry of Driving
34 Manor Rd, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9LL4.9
ManualBlock deals
Grade A instructor with 22 years' experience and a qualified DVSA fleet trainer, specialising exclusively in manual transmission training. £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with an introductory 1.5-hour lesson at £30 for new drivers. Referral scheme offers 1 free hour for every pupil you recommend.
Pricing
Listed rates for The Ministry of Driving. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£37
per hour
Best value
10-hour block
£360
save £10 vs single lessons
Test centres near The Ministry of Driving
The 2 test centres closest to The Ministry of Driving. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
51%
Colchester
7,756 tests taken · 12 week waitWomen49.4%
Men51.7%
Automatic43.5%
48%
Clacton-on-Sea
4,840 tests taken · 14 week waitWomen50.1%
Men46.8%
Automatic43.8%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 49.4% | 51.7% | 43.5% | 50.6% | 7,756 | 12 weeks |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 50.1% | 46.8% | 43.8% | 48.2% | 4,840 | 14 weeks |
Ratings
4.9
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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