Driving Lessons in Wales
From £20.95/hr·Average £39/hr
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Driving Schools in Wales
116 schools
Iwan Williams Driving School
Best Rated badge holder serving Swansea, Llanelli, and Neath Port Talbot with both male and female instructors. Offers automatic and manual lessons with 24/7 online booking and free text reminders for all lessons.Best Rated badge holder serving Swansea, Llanelli, and Neath Port Talbot with both male and female instructors. Offers automatic and manual lessons with 24/7...
1st for Learning
Over 25 years' experience with modern teaching techniques and early participation in the 2017 driving test trials. £52 for 1.5-hour lessons, or save with block bookings from £257 for 5 lessons up to £999 for 20 lessons. Student and NHS discounts available.Over 25 years' experience with modern teaching techniques and early participation in the 2017 driving test trials. £52 for 1.5-hour lessons, or save with block...
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...
1st Steer Driving School
1st Steer Driving School backs every lesson with a money-back guarantee and includes free theory training, handouts, and online Driver Active courses as standard. Their teaching breaks complex skills into simple steps, creating a low-stress environment where learners progress faster—with Pass Plus courses also available for post-test development.1st Steer Driving School backs every lesson with a money-back guarantee and includes free theory training, handouts, and online Driver Active courses as...
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...
M 4 Motoring Driving School
Established in 2010 and covering the entire M4 Corridor from the Severn Bridge through to West Swansea, plus Monmouth, Abergavenny, Pontypool, and beyond. All instructors are hand-picked or trained in-house to ensure consistent high standards, with free access to Theory Test Pro included for every learner. Intensive courses start from £312 with test fees included, and new learners with no previous experience receive free theory tuition.Established in 2010 and covering the entire M4 Corridor from the Severn Bridge through to West Swansea, plus Monmouth, Abergavenny, Pontypool, and beyond. All...
Bay Driving School
Grade A instructor with 15 years' experience offering a friendly, professional service across North Wales. Block booking discounts available, plus a refer-a-friend scheme that gives you a free hour before your test—and Pass Plus courses also on offer.Grade A instructor with 15 years' experience offering a friendly, professional service across North Wales. Block booking discounts available, plus a...
Red Dragon Driving School
45 years of experience with thousands of satisfied customers across South Wales. Stress-free, patient instruction tailored to your learning style—whether you're a new driver, returning after a break, or pursuing intensive courses. Free support with theory test prep, provisional license applications, and Pass Plus training also available.45 years of experience with thousands of satisfied customers across South Wales. Stress-free, patient instruction tailored to your learning style—whether you're...
Morriston Driving School
Instructor with 6+ years' experience and Territorial Army background, including large vehicle training. Specialises in automatic driving lessons, international licence conversions, and learners with physical disabilities; recent students averaged under 30 hours to pass with 0-6 minors. Hourly lessons available with intensive courses on request.Instructor with 6+ years' experience and Territorial Army background, including large vehicle training. Specialises in automatic driving lessons, international...
A2Z of Motoring
A 50-year-old family-run school with a 73.8% pass rate, significantly above the national average, and 93.3% of pupils would recommend them to friends. Every lesson is tracked against a 34-point syllabus with progress available online 24/7, plus free access to over 2,500 theory revision questions and 150 hazard perception clips. Text reminders before each lesson and automated receipts keep you organised throughout your learning.A 50-year-old family-run school with a 73.8% pass rate, significantly above the national average, and 93.3% of pupils would recommend them to friends. Every...
Mandy's Driving School
Patient instructor with 15+ years' experience and an outstanding first-time pass rate, highly recommended across the area. Offers regular lessons, refresher courses, and theory test support, welcoming all abilities. Multiple five-star reviews highlight her calm teaching style and student success.Patient instructor with 15+ years' experience and an outstanding first-time pass rate, highly recommended across the area. Offers regular lessons, refresher...
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...
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...
MPG3 Driving School
MPG3 uses the latest learning techniques to prepare learners for all road types and driving conditions. They cover Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Bangor, Rhyl and surrounding areas with training tailored to individual requirements.MPG3 uses the latest learning techniques to prepare learners for all road types and driving conditions. They cover Rhos-On-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Bangor, Rhyl and...
Drivepass
Drivepass emphasises competitive pricing without hidden charges, offering flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) with block booking discounts available. Every lesson includes a structured briefing, instructor demonstration, hands-on practice, and debriefing, all in fully dual-controlled cars. They also offer Pass Plus courses and residential intensive programmes, with Newport's notably short test waiting times making their courses particularly cost-effective.Drivepass emphasises competitive pricing without hidden charges, offering flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) with block booking discounts available....
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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 |