How many driving instructors are there in Bleadon?

There are four local instructors listed in Bleadon. That means you can compare availability and teaching styles, but choice is smaller than in a town.

How much do driving lessons cost?

Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour. Many instructors offer discounted rates for block bookings of 10 or more lessons. First lessons are often discounted to help you get started.

How many driving lessons will I need to pass?

Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice. However, this varies based on your confidence, how quickly you learn, and how often you practice between lessons.

Should I learn in a manual or automatic car?

If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars. Passing in a manual gives you the flexibility to drive both. Automatics are easier to learn in and becoming more popular, especially with electric vehicles on the rise.

How do I book my driving test?

You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Tests cost £62 on weekdays or £75 on evenings and weekends.

What should I look for in a driving instructor?

Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews. Consider their availability, the type of car they use, their teaching style, and whether they offer the lesson times you need. A good instructor should be patient, clear in their explanations, and make you feel comfortable.

Can I use my own car for driving lessons?

Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons. However, some may offer lessons in your car for an additional fee. You would need to ensure your car is properly insured for learner driver use.

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Learning to drive in Bleadon is straightforward if you prefer quieter roads and quick access to a nearby test centre. Lessons here tend to focus on village lanes and short trips into Weston-super-Mare for town driving. You will find a small local instructor base, which gives a close, personalised approach. Most learners like the short commutes to the test centre and the less busy local roads.

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12 instructors

Typical price

£35 to £46/hr

Average rating

5.0 / 5

Nearest test centre

Weston-super-Mare

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Alan

Weston-super-Mare

5.0

Manual + automatic From £46/hr

Alan White has been part of the driving industry for many years and took over Skills4Wheels in 2012. He's helped build it int...

Evenings Weekends

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Carl

Weston-super-Mare

5.0

Manual From £38/hr

Carl Gorton is a DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Weston-super-Mare. He's been teaching learners there since 2017, a...

Evenings Weekends

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Craig

Bourne

5.0

Automatic From £40/hr

Craig Morris is a Grade A, fully qualified and approved DVSA driving instructor with over 14 years of experience, specialisin...

Weekends Nervous learners

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Tom

Weston Super Mare

Manual From £35/hr

Hi, I'm Tom Wonsik. I'm a driving instructor licensed by the DVSA and I work under the LDC driving school franchise on a trai...

Evenings Weekends

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Sara

Weston-super-Mare

Manual + automatic From £40/hr

Sara Taylor is a friendly, reliable driving instructor with Accelerate Motoring School in North Somerset. She's licensed by t...

Intensive Motorway

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Wendy

Weston-super-Mare

Manual

Wendy's a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Weston-super-Mare. She's been teaching since at least 2014, starting ...

Motorway

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Local snapshot

Area covered: Bleadon
Visible instructors: 12
Booking fee only: £18.99 to £34.99
Nearest test centre: Weston-super-Mare

In Bleadon

Local lesson prices currently range from £35 to £46 per hour, paid directly to your instructor.

The nearest test centre is Weston-super-Mare with an overall pass rate of 51.1%.

Questions people ask

Finding a driving instructor in Bleadon

How far is the nearest driving test centre from Bleadon? +

The nearest DVSA test centre is Weston-super-Mare, about 2.4 miles from Bleadon. That short distance makes it easy to practise the actual test route during lessons.

What is the pass rate at Weston-super-Mare test centre? +

Weston-super-Mare has a pass rate of 51.1%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. This figure helps set expectations when you book a practical test there.

How does Weston-super-Mare compare to the national pass rate? +

Weston-super-Mare's pass rate of 51.1% is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That suggests slightly better outcomes locally than the national picture, though individual results vary.

Are male or female candidates doing better at the local test centre? +

Male candidates have a pass rate of 53.2% at Weston-super-Mare and female candidates 49.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The gap reflects local averages and does not predict any single test result.

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