Driving Lessons in Bristol
Bristol learners can choose from 24 driving schools and 47 independent driving instructors, with hourly rates starting at £40 and averaging £49 where pricing is listed. The schools here maintain an excellent 4.8-star average rating, and 7 offer automatic driving lessons while 3 have female driving instructors on staff. Among the 47 independent driving instructors, 10 are female driving instructors. Test success varies locally: the DVSA's Bristol (Avonmouth) centre recorded a 53.7% pass rate, while Bristol (Kingswood) saw 52% of candidates pass.
From £40/hr·Average £49/hr·Automatic from £66/hr
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Driving Schools in Bristol
24 schools
Debs Driving School Bristol
£75 for a 1.5-hour lesson or £100 for 2 hours (evenings and weekends from £80–£105), with intensive courses ranging from 15 to 30 hours starting at £840. Sam's students consistently pass first time, with reviews praising his calm, patient approach and ability to build confidence even in nervous learners. Test day tuition costs £110–£120 including an hour of pre-test instruction.£75 for a 1.5-hour lesson or £100 for 2 hours (evenings and weekends from £80–£105), with intensive courses ranging from 15 to 30 hours starting at £840. Sam's...
SMS Driving School
13 years' experience teaching automatic driving lessons to hundreds of learners. Sean Stiddard brings a calm, friendly approach informed by his background in martial arts instruction and coaching—skills that translate directly to patient, structured teaching. Professional one-to-one tuition for complete beginners through to experienced drivers.13 years' experience teaching automatic driving lessons to hundreds of learners. Sean Stiddard brings a calm, friendly approach informed by his background in...
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Bristol Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
Men achieved 54.1% at Bristol Avonmouth and 51.3% at Kingswood, while women managed 53.3% and 52.9% respectively across the 21,463 tests taken between 2024 and 2025. Avonmouth's industrial roads and M5 approaches create different challenges compared to Kingswood's residential streets and challenging hills around Hanham. The overall 52.9% pass rate reflects Bristol's mix of urban complexity and suburban practice areas. Automatic drivers performed well at both centres, achieving 49.5% at Avonmouth and 45.4% at Kingswood, suggesting the automatic transmission helps with the city's steep gradients and stop-start traffic.
Bristol (Avonmouth)
9,980 tests takenBristol (Kingswood)
11,483 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (Avonmouth) | 53.3% | 54.1% | 49.5% | 53.7% | 9,980 |
| Bristol (Kingswood) | 52.9% | 51.3% | 45.4% | 52.0% | 11,483 |