Driving Lessons in Somerset

From £30/hr·Average £39/hr

Somerset's Top Picks

Best Value

Drive2us

Cheapest manual driving school in Somerset.

4.0(80 reviews)
£30/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Drive-Rite

The highest-rated manual driving school in Somerset, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(128 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

Drive2us

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Somerset.

4.0(80 reviews)
£30/hr

Driving Schools in Somerset

43 schools

Accelerate Motoring School

Accelerate Motoring School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £370
4.5

Founded in 2002 by Brian Lane, this school boasts consistently high pass rates and competitive pricing from just £30 per hour, with 10-hour blocks at £370...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
10 Sunnyside Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS23 3QF
Sally's School of Motoring

Sally's School of Motoring

From £43/hr·30hrs for £1080Save 16%
4.0

£43/hour for regular lessons, or save up to £120 with block bookings like 30 hours for £1,080. Family-run since 1998 with instructors trained to a standard well...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Gabrieli, Greenway Ln, Lower, Henlade, Taunton TA3 5NA
LA-Driving School

LA-Driving School

4.2(18)
Manual
Manor Cl, East Brent, Highbridge TA9 4JF
Driving Force Taunton

Driving Force Taunton

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
5.0·82% pass rate

82% first-time pass rate across over 1,000 students, with 20+ years' experience teaching nervous drivers to become confident on the road. £40 per hour or £360...

Manual
112 Wellington Rd, Bishop's Hull, Taunton TA1 5LA
Drive-Rite

Drive-Rite

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(128)

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...

ManualFemale Instructors
42 Grove Ave, Yeovil BA20 2BD
Just Drive with Justin

Just Drive with Justin

5.0(18)

Independent instructor qualified since June 2021 with a background in laboratory training, bringing a calm, adaptable approach to nervous and experienced...

Manual
30 Bilbury Ln, Glastonbury BA6 8LX
Jaws Driving School

Jaws Driving School

From £30/hr·10hrs for £300
5.0

22 years of armed forces instructional experience brings patience and structured teaching to this family-run school. Single lessons at £30/hour, 10-hour block...

ManualIntensive
Greenway Orchard, Greenway, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8NQ
Drive It School of Motoring

Drive It School of Motoring

5.0

Awarded 'Best Newcomer - Driving School Of The Year' at the UK Business Awards in June 2024. One fixed price for weekly lessons from start to finish, no hidden...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
106, Viney Court, Viney St, Taunton TA1 3FB
Accelerate Bath Driving School

Accelerate Bath Driving School

10hrs for £550
5.0

Non-confrontational teaching approach with interactive recaps at the start of each lesson to build confidence. Two-hour lessons at £110 for manual and £114 for...

ManualAutomaticTest car available
14 Beech Grove, Bath BA2 2HL
MAD Crazy Crash Driving school

MAD Crazy Crash Driving school

Manual
4 Crofton Rd, Yeovil BA21 4BR
Steve B's Driving School

Steve B's Driving School

5.0(18)
Manual
46 Old Station Gardens, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 0PU
Starfish Driving

Starfish Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0

Grade A instructor with ROSPA Advanced Driving Diploma and life coaching qualifications, bringing a patient, adaptive approach to every learner. Intensive...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Montpelier, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RJ
Full Throttle Intensives

Full Throttle Intensives

5.0

Family-run intensive driving school offering courses from 10 to 50 hours, all including your practical test. Highly experienced instructors are mental health...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Cotford St Luke, Taunton TA4 1GQ
Melbourne School Of Motoring

Melbourne School Of Motoring

Manual
125 Southlands, Upper Weston, Bath BA1 4DZ
Russ Wilcox Driving Instructor

Russ Wilcox Driving Instructor

5.0

Single instructor offering beginner, refresher, and motorway lessons in a manual car. No pricing, pass rates, or block deals are listed on the website, so...

Manual
Griffen Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 7HG
Drive TV School of Motoring

Drive TV School of Motoring

4.9(27)

Grade A instructor Teresa Verel uses a coaching approach to help learners become safe, thinking drivers beyond the test, focusing on self-reflection and sound...

ManualFemale Instructors
Fowen Cl, Street BA16 0FY
Ewe Drive (Driving School)

Ewe Drive (Driving School)

5.0
Manual
16 Bakers Cl, Bishop's Hull, Taunton TA1 5HD
Green 4 Go

Green 4 Go

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%
4.1

Known for supporting nervous learners and those with dyslexia or dyspraxia, Green 4 Go tailors lesson intensity to individual progress rather than pushing a...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
10 Hartley Way, Taunton TA1 2LJ
Drive With Zoe

Drive With Zoe

Manual
Burge Cres, Cotford St Luke, Taunton TA4 1PD
Mint2Pink

Mint2Pink

From £41/hr·9hrs for £369
4.9

Operating for over 25 years with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate. Regular lessons are delivered in 1.5-hour sessions at £41 per hour (9-hour block at...

ManualIntensive
Beaufighter Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EE

Block Booking Deals in Somerset

21 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 16%

Sally's School of Motoring

30hrs for £1080

£36.00/hr

Save 11%

Afford2Learn

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

Save 10%

Team Drive

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 10%

Driving Force Taunton

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Save 7%

The Driving Company

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Jaws Driving School

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Somerset

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£30/hr
17 schools4.0best rated

Somerset Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

Somerset's three centres achieved an impressive 57.5% average from 18,518 tests between 2024 and 2025, well above the national average thanks to the county's manageable market towns and good road infrastructure. Yeovil leads at 59.7% with its well-planned A-road network and quieter residential areas, while Taunton (56.3%) and Weston-super-Mare (56.5%) both perform strongly despite seasonal tourist traffic. Men achieve 61% at Yeovil compared to women at 58.1%, showing consistent but modest gender differences. Automatic pass rates reach around 50% across all centres, where learners benefit from focusing on Somerset's frequent roundabouts and A-road junctions rather than gear management on the county's rolling hills.

60%

Yeovil

5,754 tests taken
Women58.1%
Men61.0%
Automatic50.2%
57%

Weston-super-Mare

5,807 tests taken
Women55.5%
Men57.3%
Automatic50.5%
56%

Taunton

6,957 tests taken
Women55.4%
Men57.1%
Automatic49.0%

Areas in Somerset