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Sajid
Hi, I'm Sajid. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor with Acceler8 Driving School in Leicester. I've been teaching people to drive for many years no…
Teresa
Teresa Gavin has been a fully qualified driving instructor in Leicester since 2002. She trained with the British School of Motoring and started her o…
Phil
Phil Russell is your local driving instructor in Leicester, running LEAP Driving School. He's been teaching since 2009 and holds a Grade A certificat…
Learning to Drive in Barrow upon Soar
Learning to drive in Barrow upon Soar means short trips to nearby Loughborough for tests and practice. Lessons are local and tend to focus on town driving and routes toward the test centre. With only three instructors listed, you often get more one-to-one attention and steady progress. Local instructors will know the common test routes and likely test movements near Loughborough.
Nearest Test Centre: Loughborough
Loughborough is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.9 miles away from Barrow upon Soar. It runs around 5,532 tests a year, so it handles a steady number of bookings. The centre had a 43% pass rate in 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Loughborough's 43% pass rate sits below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Men at Loughborough had a 45.8% pass rate while women had 40.3% in 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Leicester centres show variation, with Cannock Street at 35.5% and Wigston at 41.6%, so local test outcomes can differ by centre. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Practice the short runs into Loughborough so you know likely test approaches and junctions. Spend time mastering bay parking and pull-up stops, since examiners often look for tidy manoeuvres. Work on independent driving under map or sat-nav instruction, as that is commonly tested. Book lessons at different times of day to experience busier and quieter traffic conditions. If you can, take a mock test with your instructor on the routes toward Loughborough to reduce surprises.
Choosing an Instructor in Barrow upon Soar
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book regular lessons with a local instructor. Study and pass the theory test before you book the practical at Loughborough. Once you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test and do a mock run on the likely routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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