Driving Lessons in Yeovil
Yeovil offers a focused selection of 4 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors, with driving schools maintaining an excellent 4.9-star average rating. Pricing remains consistent at £40 per hour across schools that publish their rates. For those seeking female driving instructors, 2 schools offer this option, while there are 10 independent female driving instructors available. The local Yeovil test centre has a 59.7% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25).
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Top driving schools in Yeovil by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Drive-Rite
Cheapest manual driving school in Yeovil.
Drive-Rite
Highest-rated manual driving school in Yeovil.
Ahead of the Field
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Yeovil.
Drive-Rite
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Yeovil.
Driving schools and instructors in Yeovil
Drive-Rite
A select group of five established instructors with a proven track record, offering manual lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block. Drive-Rite welcomes learners of all ages and experience levels, from complete beginners to those switching from automatic to manual, with a dedicated receptionist ensuring prompt communication during office hours.
Pete Giles Driving School
Former Army driver with 40+ years' experience and qualifications spanning HGV, coach, and advanced evasive driving techniques. Well above average first-time pass rates, with a focus on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test passes. £40/hour for weekday lessons in Yeovil, or £390 for a 10-hour block and £465 for 12 hours.
Ahead of the Field
A well-established family business with an above-average first-time pass rate of over 80%, well ahead of the national average of 58%. Stuart Field, Joanne Field, and Sara Warr teach using the structured 24 Key Skills method, and the school explicitly refuses to employ trainee instructors, ensuring you learn from fully experienced professionals. Semi-intensive courses available with 2 hours of tuition daily, designed to have you test-ready in three weeks.
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Yeovil Test Centres and Pass Rates
Yeovil's 59.7% pass rate puts it comfortably above the national average, with this Somerset market town offering a good learning environment across 5,754 tests from 2024 to 2025. The town's manageable size means less intimidating traffic than larger centres, though the A30 and A37 junction and the steep Preston Road hill test essential skills. Automatic learners achieved a 50.2% pass rate, while the gender split showed women at 58.1% and men at 61%. The mix of quiet residential areas in Summerlands and busier routes through the town centre provides balanced test conditions.
Yeovil
5,754 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 58.1% | 61.0% | 50.2% | 59.7% | 5,754 |