Driving Lessons in Wales
From £20.95/hr·Average £39/hr
Wales's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Wales
116 schools
Dafydd Hopkins Driving Instructor
Learner Driving Wales
Over 12 years' experience with a focus on nervous learners and those struggling with car control basics. £40/hour or £80 for a 2-hour lesson, with 10-hour blocks at £380. Mock test and remedial training available in your own car for £80 to identify common faults before test day.Over 12 years' experience with a focus on nervous learners and those struggling with car control basics. £40/hour or £80 for a 2-hour lesson, with 10-hour...
JS Driving Tuition
Former HGV professional with hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, James brings a calm and patient approach to automatic driving lessons. Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off included, plus block booking discounts and mock tests to build confidence before your test.Former HGV professional with hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, James brings a calm and patient approach to automatic driving lessons. Door-to-door...
Nigel Richards Driving School
Established over 30 years ago, this school has trained two generations of drivers with a methodology continuously refined to match current test standards. Lessons are available in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots, with block packages of 10, 20, 30, or 40 hours offering excellent discounts—call to discuss pricing and what suits your needs. Semi-intensive options let you build learning in stages around theory test timing, and the team includes both male and female instructors trained by Nigel or his accomplished former pupil Nick Roberts.Established over 30 years ago, this school has trained two generations of drivers with a methodology continuously refined to match current test standards....
DrivinSkillz
High first-time pass rate backed by a money-back guarantee on your first lesson. £35/hour for manual lessons or £40/hour for automatic driving lessons, with block deals from £165 for 5 lessons up to £330 for 10 lessons. Intensive courses range from £600 (20 hours) to £1200 (40 hours) with flexible payment plans available.High first-time pass rate backed by a money-back guarantee on your first lesson. £35/hour for manual lessons or £40/hour for automatic driving lessons, with...
Whizz Driving School
Known for supporting nervous drivers and the elderly with patient, structured instruction. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with test car available for £100. Flexible scheduling six days a week and online progress tracking keep you on track toward passing.Known for supporting nervous drivers and the elderly with patient, structured instruction. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with test car available for...
Automatic Driving School Cardiff
Operating for over 30 years, this school focuses on intensive courses structured around your schedule—no need to take time off work or use holidays. The 12-hour course costs £560 (automatic) or £545 (manual), while the 18-hour starter course is £780 (automatic) or £740 (manual), with free theory training included. Local instructors know the area well, and students praise the balanced teaching approach that avoids overloading.Operating for over 30 years, this school focuses on intensive courses structured around your schedule—no need to take time off work or use holidays. The 12-hour...
Debbie's School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and an excellent pass rate, specialising in nervous learners and one-to-one tuition. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with student discounts available and a special offer of £30 per lesson for your first two lessons. Refresher courses and motorway lessons also on offer.Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and an excellent pass rate, specialising in nervous learners and one-to-one tuition. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour...
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...
Coles Driving Academy
£38/hour for manual lessons or £43/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £370 and £410 respectively. Pass Plus courses also available from £212 (6 hours). One-week intensive courses on offer alongside refresher tuition, motorway training, and defensive driving for those who've passed.£38/hour for manual lessons or £43/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £370 and £410 respectively. Pass Plus courses also available from £212 (6...
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...
Dragon Driver Training
Nominated for the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2025 Top 100, this Wrexham school trains using Roadcraft principles (the police drivers' handbook) to build safe, systematic habits from day one. Instructor James holds advanced qualifications including RoSPA Advanced Driver, IAM Fellow, and Fleet Driver Trainer certification. At £65 for 1.5-hour lessons, you'll maximise real driving time with minimal stationary work, plus free access to learner apps, theory resources, mock tests, and structured intensive courses.Nominated for the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2025 Top 100, this Wrexham school trains using Roadcraft principles (the police drivers' handbook) to build...
Bloomin Learners
Rebecca Jones focuses on developing safe, confident drivers beyond just passing the test first time, with a Peugeot 208 chosen specifically for its visibility and adjustability. Pay £35 per hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus, motorway, and refresher courses also available.Rebecca Jones focuses on developing safe, confident drivers beyond just passing the test first time, with a Peugeot 208 chosen specifically for its visibility...
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...
Learn Auto Wales
Experienced instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons to help learners pass sooner and save money. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £40/hour with tailored tuition matched to your learning style, plus bespoke intensive courses available on request.Experienced instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons to help learners pass sooner and save money. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £40/hour with tailored...
Cwmbran Driving School
£40/hour for single lessons or £380 for 10 hours (£38/hour), with 25-hour blocks at £36/hour. Top-grade instructors offer free theory test support via Theory Test Pro, plus MOC tests and remedial training (£100 for a 1.5-hour assessment). First-time learners can book a trial lesson to experience their friendly, relaxed teaching style before committing to a full course.£40/hour for single lessons or £380 for 10 hours (£38/hour), with 25-hour blocks at £36/hour. Top-grade instructors offer free theory test support via Theory...
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...
Bumps Drivin
Friendly instructors who prioritise a relaxed, encouraging learning environment—no shouting or criticism, just patient explanation and confidence-building. £37/hour for manual lessons or £36 with a student discount; automatic lessons available at £38.50/hour. Block deals from £170–£700 with further student discounts, plus Pass Plus courses after you pass.Friendly instructors who prioritise a relaxed, encouraging learning environment—no shouting or criticism, just patient explanation and confidence-building....
Bethan Close Automatic Driving Academy
Chris B Drivingschool
Intensive courses are the focus here, designed to get you test-ready and confident in the shortest timeframe possible. Standard lessons are £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with motorway and refresher lessons at £44/hour. Pass Plus courses also available at £280.Intensive courses are the focus here, designed to get you test-ready and confident in the shortest timeframe possible. Standard lessons are £40/hour or £380 for...
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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 |