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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The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Peter Hamilton Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Bridgend.
Peter Hamilton Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Bridgend.
Peter Hamilton Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Bridgend.
Driving schools and instructors in Bridgend
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in Bridgend
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £75.
Bridgend Test Centres and Pass Rates
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 |