Our Bedwas instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Bedwas
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Dean
Dean runs Drive Learn Achieve and has been teaching people to drive for over 19 years. He's an automatic specialist based in Cardiff and has built a …
Fran
Fran Woods has helped over eight years of students in Cardiff become confident drivers. She runs a female-led driving school that's known for its fri…
Richard
Hi, I'm Richard Hughes. I've been teaching people to drive around Pontypridd for over 20 years now, and I still really enjoy it. I run RH School of M…
Rebecca
Rebecca Jones runs Bloomin´ Learners, an independent driving school based in Cardiff. She is a fully qualified and approved driving instructor with m…
Steve
Steve has been teaching people to drive in Cardiff for over 35 years and has a great reputation for being patient, calm and friendly. His school has …
Neil
Neil Thomas is a fully qualified ADI running his own independent LDC driving school in Cardiff. He's been specially trained by LDC in their unique LD…
Anthony
Anthony runs Coles Driving Academy in Cardiff, and he's got a team of both male and female instructors to help you learn. They offer manual and autom…
Richard
Richard Sidnell runs Skids School of Motoring, a small individual company he established in 2005. He's based in Newport and covers the surrounding ar…
Martyn
Martyn Chappell runs Martyn-RED Driving School, a friendly and reliable driving school based in Newport. He's your local specialist, offering top-qua…
Richard
Richard Watt is a friendly, fully qualified ADI who runs his own independent LDC driving school in Newport. He's been specially trained by LDC in the…
Karl
Karl's an experienced driving instructor based in Pontyclun, fully qualified and DVSA approved. He's got an up-to-date DBS check and covers Pontyclun…
Learning to Drive in Bedwas
Learning to drive in Bedwas is a village experience with easy links into Cardiff. You will find a small pool of instructors, so lessons often feel familiar and tailored. Trainers here tend to focus on local roads and short trips into the city rather than long motorway practice. Expect lessons to reflect both quiet village streets and busier routes into Cardiff.
Nearest Test Centre: Cardiff
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Cardiff, about 4.7 miles away. That centre records a 53% pass rate, with 57.9% for men and 48.7% for women, and conducts around 10,370 tests per year, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. You can get there quickly for weekday tests, though morning traffic towards Cardiff can slow the trip. Book early if you want a weekend or late afternoon slot.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Cardiff's 53% pass rate sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Men at that centre pass at 57.9% while women pass at 48.7%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Llantrisant lists a 55% pass rate and Cardiff (Llanishen) lists 46%, which gives you options for testing close by, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That spread suggests a small local variation depending on route choice and examiner mix.
Local Driving Tips
Expect narrow residential streets in Bedwas where parked cars can alter sight lines and require careful positioning. Practice junction control and right-of-way at village centre crossroads and at the main route into Cardiff. When you head towards Cardiff allow extra time for the route onto the A469 and for queues at major roundabouts on busy weekday mornings. Try lessons that start in quiet streets and finish on busier roads so you build confidence gradually. Watch for farm vehicles and cyclists on rural stretches around the village.
Choosing an Instructor in Bedwas
Look for an instructor who knows both Bedwas streets and the Cardiff test routes. With seven instructors in the area you can compare a few trial lessons before committing. Typical hourly rates sit around 38 per hour on average. Ask about pass rates, lesson structure and whether they include mock tests.
Lesson Costs in Bedwas
Local lessons average 38 an hour. Price can vary by instructor experience, time of day and whether you want intensive courses or longer lesson blocks.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online before you start lessons. Book and pass the theory test, including hazard perception, then start practical lessons with a local instructor. When you're ready, book a practical test at Cardiff, which is the nearest test centre 4.7 miles away. Pass your practical test and you will receive your full driving licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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