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Ian
Ian Canney is a friendly driving instructor who runs I Cann Drive in Taunton, Somerset. He's an ADI with a growing reputation for quality and reliabi…
Trevor
Trevor Lee is a friendly local driving instructor covering Bridgwater, Taunton, Street, Minehead and North Petherton. He teaches in a modern dual-con…
John
John Burnett is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 20 years of experience, based in Taunton. In that time he's helped more than 1,000 learn…
Greg
Greg Gibbs has been specially trained by LDC in the use of the LD System and the latest student-centred learning techniques. He's a fully qualified G…
Matthew
Matthew Willis is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Taunton. He's been specially traine…
Rebecca
Hi, I'm Rebecca Squire. I'm an Approved Driving Instructor with the DVSA, and I run Taunton School of Motoring. My lessons are all about you, the lea…
Graham
Graham Tuffey is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Taunton. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been special…
Learning to Drive in Bishops Lydeard
Learning to drive in Bishops Lydeard feels village-sized and practical. Roads nearby switch from quiet lanes to the A358 and Taunton ring road within a short drive. You'll get plenty of country-lane practice with a quick trip to M5 junction 25 for motorway experience. There are only a few instructors based here, so lessons often include nearby Taunton for test routes.
Nearest Test Centre: Taunton
The nearest DVSA test centre is Taunton, about 5.1 miles away, so expect a short drive on A358 or via the Taunton ring road. Taunton has a 57.2% pass rate (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and runs around 5,930 tests a year. Test days often start at busy local junctions and the centre is used by many learners from surrounding villages, so allow time for parking and local traffic.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Taunton's pass rate is 57.2%, noticeably higher than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners at Taunton pass at 61.1% and female learners at 54% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres show lower rates, with Weston-super-Mare at 51.1% and Yeovil at 52.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That pattern suggests Taunton tests may favour familiar local roads, so practising local routes can help.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on village lanes to build clutch control and observational skills before tackling the A358. Practice hill starts and tight junctions around Taunton, especially near the ring road and junction 25. Spend time at Nerrols roundabout and other common test spots to learn lane discipline and mirror use. Watch for farm vehicles and narrow bridges on rural lanes, and rehearse pulling over safely for emergency stops.
Choosing an Instructor in Bishops Lydeard
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Find an instructor in village or nearby Taunton and start familiarisation lessons on quiet lanes, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Build up to the practical with mock tests on Taunton routes, then book your practical at Taunton test centre. After you pass, you can exchange your provisional for a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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