Driving Lessons in Bridgend
Bridgend offers one well-rated driving school at £37 per hour with 5-star reviews and automatic driving lessons available, though no independent driving instructors currently serve the area. The local test centre provides good prospects with a 53.1% pass rate, while nearby Llantrisant offers similar conditions at 50.6%. Limited choice may require searching neighboring areas for additional options.
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Driving Schools in Bridgend
1 school
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...
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Bridgend Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
The roads around Bridgend's 2 centres saw 15,492 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Bridgend itself achieving 53.1% compared to Llantrisant's 50.6%. Women performed slightly better at Llantrisant (52.5%) while men had the edge at Bridgend (53.2%). The A473 and M4 junction approaches test motorway confidence, while the town centres require careful navigation of narrow streets and pedestrian areas. Automatic pass rates reached 48.9% at Bridgend but dropped to 41.4% at Llantrisant, suggesting the hillier terrain around Llantrisant may challenge automatic drivers more.
Bridgend
6,938 tests takenLlantrisant
8,554 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 52.9% | 53.2% | 48.9% | 53.1% | 6,938 |
| Llantrisant | 52.5% | 49.2% | 41.4% | 50.6% | 8,554 |