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Some instructors covering Bracknell
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Basil
If you learn with Basil, you'll get a patient, friendly instructor who's been teaching in the Camberley area since 2012. He's fully independent now, …
Neil
Neil Makwana runs 1st Choice Automatic Driving School in Maidenhead and teaches in a Lexus CT 200h. He specialises in automatic lessons and works wit…
Billie
Billie Smith has been on the DVSA Approved Register of Driving Instructors for 20 years, training drivers of all abilities across the southeast of En…
Fiaz
Fiaz is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Slough. He's approved by the DVSA and offers both manual and automatic lessons. He co…
Matt
Matt Whatley runs QA Motoring School with a high first-time pass rate that's well above the national average. He's built his reputation on customer s…
Gabriella
Gabriella, or Gabs as her students call her, is a friendly female driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire. She's been teaching people to d…
Helen
Helen is the driving instructor and founder of Surrey Downs Driving Academy, with over 20 years of experience. She keeps things calm and relaxed, and…
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul Clarke. I run Clarke's School of Motoring, and I'm a DSA approved driving instructor. I've been teaching people to drive around Camberle…
Jim
Jim runs Follow Us Driving School, an automatic-only driving school based in Reading. He's passionate about road safety and focuses on producing safe…
Ian
Ian Clark runs Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd), a driving school in Bracknell. He's a fully qualified instructor with years of experience, and he's got a real…
Gavin
Hi, I'm Gavin House. I'm a fully qualified driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire, and I've been teaching people to drive for quite a few…
Alif
Alif is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Farnborough. He's part of Road Skills Driving School, where he helps learners build confid…
Learning to Drive in Bracknell
Learning to drive in Bracknell mixes quiet residential streets with busy A-road driving. You will spend time on the Bracknell ring road and the A329(M) if you practice longer runs. Lessons suit learners who want a mix of roundabout practice and short urban routes around the town centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Slough
The nearest DVSA test centre is Slough, about 9.5 miles from Bracknell by road. Slough had a pass rate of 35.6% with 6098 tests that year, male pass rate 38% and female pass rate 32.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Expect mixed traffic conditions on approach, and some motorway-style junctions if you drive from Bracknell.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Slough's pass rate of 35.6% sits well below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Reading recorded 46.3% and Slough (London) 49.2%, both from the same DVSA dataset (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). The male-female split at Slough shows a small gap, with males at 38% and females at 32.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential roads near Bracknell town centre before tackling the ring road. Practice joining and leaving the A329(M) where speed changes are swift. Spend time at local roundabouts so you can judge gaps and lane choice. Avoid rush hour on Ringmead and Wokingham Road if you can. Work on reversing into bays, as town-centre parking checks often feature in tests.
Choosing an Instructor in Bracknell
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book any lessons. Prepare for and pass the theory and hazard perception tests, then start practical lessons. Book a practical test once you and your instructor agree you are ready. Take mock tests in traffic similar to Slough, since that is where you will likely take the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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