Driving Lessons in Braintree
Braintree has limited local options with just one driving school and no independent driving instructors currently listed. Learners will need to travel to either Chelmsford or Colchester for their practical test, with Colchester offering a better pass rate at 48% compared to Chelmsford's 44.7%. The driving school doesn't currently have published pricing information available. Given the limited choice locally, it may be worth considering instructors in nearby towns.
Driving Schools in Braintree
1 school
Braintree Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
The single test centre in Braintree (Chelmsford Hanbury Road) had 10,758 tests taken with a 44.7% pass rate from 2024 to 2025, just below the national average. Automatic drivers achieved 40.2% success compared to manual transmissions, while women passed at 43.2% and men at 46.0%. Chelmsford's roads include busy roundabouts around the Army and Navy junction and the challenging Parkway dual carriageway system that demands confident lane positioning and speed management.
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)
10,758 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) | 43.2% | 46.0% | 40.2% | 44.7% | 10,758 |