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Russell
Russell Simmons runs Pass R Uss Driving School in Newport with a first-time pass rate of 77%, well above the industry average. He's a fully qualified…
Dan
Hi, I'm Dan Stone. I run DS Driving School in Portishead, and I've been teaching people to drive for 20 years now. I focus on creating safe, confiden…
Learning to Drive in Caldicot
Caldicot sits close to the Severn crossings and feels like a small Welsh market town with nearby motorway links. Roads change quickly from quiet residential streets to busy A-road approaches into Bristol. Local character leans on Caldicot Castle and the riverside, with a mix of learner-friendly streets and faster routes nearby. There is only one local driving instructor listed, so planning lessons matters.
Nearest Test Centre: Bristol (Avonmouth)
Bristol (Avonmouth) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6 miles from Caldicot. Expect a mix of motorway-style approaches and urban roads during the test, and around 843 tests are conducted there each year. The centre had a 52.1% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so outcomes are slightly above the national average.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Bristol (Avonmouth) posts a 52.1% pass rate, compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Avonmouth recorded 52.3% and female candidates 51.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show small variation, with Southmead lower and Newport slightly higher, which can affect where you book if you want a different test experience, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable with the A48 approaches and the slip-roads onto the M48 if you plan to practise toward motorway driving. Watch for heavy goods vehicles near the port and Avonmouth junctions, they can make lane changes unpredictable. Caldicot town centre has narrow streets and on-street parking that test examiners may use for bay parking or reverse around a corner. Practice roundabouts at the A48 junctions and any local mini-roundabouts so you can judge gaps and lane choice confidently.
Choosing an Instructor in Caldicot
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and start lessons once you have it. Book and pass the theory test before you book a practical test, and practise on local A48 stretches and town roads used by examiners. When you feel ready, arrange a mock drive to Bristol (Avonmouth) so you know the route and typical traffic, then book your practical test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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