Driving Lessons in Wales
From £20.95/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Wales
116 schools
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Nearly 40 years of professional driving experience underpins this school's approach to structured, goal-focused lessons. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go manual lessons, or choose from block deals: 5 hours for £195, 10 hours for £390, or 20 hours for £770 (available in manual or automatic). Test car hire available at £120 in Bangor.Nearly 40 years of professional driving experience underpins this school's approach to structured, goal-focused lessons. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go manual...
Uplands School of Motoring
Operating since 1984 with all Grade A instructors trained in-house, this school prioritises teaching safe, confident driving rather than just test passes. £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with specialist courses including motorway, night driving, and Pass Plus available.Operating since 1984 with all Grade A instructors trained in-house, this school prioritises teaching safe, confident driving rather than just test passes....
Swan Drive
Instructor since 2019 with a focus on 'road literacy' rather than just test passing, using dash cam footage, tablet diagrams, and progress tracking to build confident drivers for real-world UK roads. Lessons include motorway tuition and complicated areas beyond standard test routes. LGBTQ+ friendly, manual lessons available.Instructor since 2019 with a focus on 'road literacy' rather than just test passing, using dash cam footage, tablet diagrams, and progress tracking to build...
Klutch Kontrol School of Motoring
£70 for a 2-hour lesson, or £68 per hour with block deals up to 20 hours. Over 100 five-star Google reviews highlight the patient, one-to-one teaching style and relaxed learning environment. Pass Plus courses, motorway lessons, and free theory training via the Total Drive app round out the offering.£70 for a 2-hour lesson, or £68 per hour with block deals up to 20 hours. Over 100 five-star Google reviews highlight the patient, one-to-one teaching style and...
Bangor Driving Academy
Family-run school established over 20 years ago, run by Irene and Richard with an excellent first-time pass rate. Located just under a mile from the test centre, they know all the test routes inside out and can highlight hazards you're likely to encounter. One-to-one tuition with door-to-door service, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training available.Family-run school established over 20 years ago, run by Irene and Richard with an excellent first-time pass rate. Located just under a mile from the test...
Drive Learn Achieve
Established in 2007, Drive Learn Achieve has built a 19-year reputation with hundreds of 5-star reviews and a team of carefully vetted instructors. The owner's background in clinical driving assessment at a major Welsh hospital brings specialist expertise in supporting drivers with medical conditions and disabilities. First two-hour lesson £60, then £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block.Established in 2007, Drive Learn Achieve has built a 19-year reputation with hundreds of 5-star reviews and a team of carefully vetted instructors. The owner's...
Progress School of Motoring
Lady Drivers Driving School
Nearly 25 years of experience teaching nervous and confident learners alike in a calm, professional environment. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block (£40/hour), with an introductory discount bringing block bookings down to £390 — no deposit required and priority booking included.Nearly 25 years of experience teaching nervous and confident learners alike in a calm, professional environment. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block...
NEILdriving
Former secondary school teacher with 25 years' experience now bringing those skills to driving instruction. Flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour to 2 hours, with a 6-hour package (four 1.5-hour lessons) offering maximum discount. Test car available for regular learners, plus intensive sessions for those who've already driven and want last-minute test preparation.Former secondary school teacher with 25 years' experience now bringing those skills to driving instruction. Flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour to 2 hours, with...
Intensive Driving Courses Cardiff
30+ years of experience delivering intensive driving courses across Cardiff and the Valleys, with both male and female instructors available. 12-hour courses from £569 (manual) or £584 (automatic), and 18-hour beginner packages at £776 (manual) or £816 (automatic)—all one-to-one with no car sharing. Rated 'Excellent' on 111 reviews, with learners praising the relaxed, patient teaching style and free theory training included.30+ years of experience delivering intensive driving courses across Cardiff and the Valleys, with both male and female instructors available. 12-hour courses...
Fran Woods Driving School
£38/hour for automatic driving lessons, £76 for 2 hours, or £350 for a 10-hour block. Eight years' experience with a patient approach to nervous and anxious drivers—recent reviews highlight first-time passes and transformed confidence. Pass Plus courses also available at £210 for 6 hours.£38/hour for automatic driving lessons, £76 for 2 hours, or £350 for a 10-hour block. Eight years' experience with a patient approach to nervous and anxious...
Paul Davies Driving School
Beverley Stevens School of Motoring
Glyn Evans Driving School
£40/hour or £59 for 90-minute lessons, with 10-hour block bookings at £380 (saving £20). Established since 2008, this school focuses on relaxed, one-to-one tuition suited to nervous learners and those seeking progressive instruction, plus Pass Plus and refresher courses with door-to-door pickup.£40/hour or £59 for 90-minute lessons, with 10-hour block bookings at £380 (saving £20). Established since 2008, this school focuses on relaxed, one-to-one...
Betterdrive Driving School
Established in 1993, this school emphasises professional instruction and a higher pass rate across the region. Competitive block booking rates and student discounts available, plus Pass Plus courses to build confidence after passing.Established in 1993, this school emphasises professional instruction and a higher pass rate across the region. Competitive block booking rates and student...
Peter Hamilton Driving School
Operating since 2006 with hundreds of learners passed, Peter Hamilton tailors lessons to your learning style and pace to help you reach test standard efficiently. £37/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic, with a beginner's offer of just £295 for your first 10 hours (paid in advance). Pass Plus courses also available at £240 for 6 hours.Operating since 2006 with hundreds of learners passed, Peter Hamilton tailors lessons to your learning style and pace to help you reach test standard...
Tim Snow Driving School
Patient instructor who specialises in building confidence from the ground up, starting new learners in quiet environments before progressing to test routes. Covers everything from basic controls through to extended test preparation, with detailed local knowledge of Bangor's trickiest roundabouts and junctions.Patient instructor who specialises in building confidence from the ground up, starting new learners in quiet environments before progressing to test routes....
Freeway School of Motoring
Established in 1988, this Cardiff institution has over 30 years of experience teaching relaxed, friendly lessons tailored to individual learners. £34 per hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons, theory training, hazard perception, and Pass Plus courses also available. Collection and drop-off included.Established in 1988, this Cardiff institution has over 30 years of experience teaching relaxed, friendly lessons tailored to individual learners. £34 per hour...
Block Booking Deals in Wales
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Wales Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Men and women performed almost identically across Wales's three test centres, with pass rates within 2% of each other at each location. The coastal roads around Swansea and Llanelli feature plenty of roundabouts and dual carriageways, while Bridgend sits at a major junction of the M4 corridor with its associated busy A-roads. Bridgend achieved the highest pass rate at 53.1%, with Swansea at 52.1% and Llanelli at 51%. 20,970 tests were taken across all three centres between 2024 and 2025, with Swansea handling half of these. Automatic drivers found reasonable success rates of 42.3% to 48.9%.
Bridgend
6,938 tests takenSwansea
10,590 tests takenLlanelli
3,442 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 52.9% | 53.2% | 48.9% | 53.1% | 6,938 |
| Swansea | 53.3% | 51.3% | 42.3% | 52.1% | 10,590 |
| Llanelli | 51.1% | 50.9% | 48.1% | 51.0% | 3,442 |