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Some instructors covering Cambridge
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Fraser
Fraser Sparks has helped over 138 students pass their driving test, with many achieving first-time passes. He's a Grade A DVSA Approved Driving Instr…
Ashley
Ashley Kew runs Progress 2 Success Driving School in Norwich. He's a DVSA approved instructor who's built a strong reputation in Norfolk and Suffolk …
Vladimir
Hi, I'm Vladimir. I've been teaching people to drive since 2005, and I specialise in automatic lessons around Norwich. I started my career in London,…
Vanessa
Vanessa Applin is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Norwich. She's fully qualified and has a great reputation, with an above-averag…
Simon
Simon Watts is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Norwich. He runs You Pass With Us, offering manual driving lessons tailored to each st…
Paul
Paul Harmes is a friendly, highly recommended driving instructor in Norwich who specialises in automatic lessons. He has years of experience and is k…
Alan
Alan Brazewell is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Norwich. He's an ADI with Chilled Driving Tuition, and his students really ra…
Michael
Michael Wright is a friendly, fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Norwich. He's a member of the Driving Instructors Association and …
Gayle
Gayle is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs her own LDC driving school in Norwich. She's been specially trained by LDC…
Learning to Drive in Cambridge
Learning to drive in Cambridge mixes quiet residential streets with busy university traffic. You will practice on roads like the A14, M11 approaches, Elizabeth Way and around the roundabout at Histon Road. Lessons here often include short city centre trips and longer runs out towards the A428. The area feels academic but the roads can be surprisingly busy during term times.
Nearest Test Centre: Norwich (Jupiter Road)
Nearest DVSA test centre listed is Norwich (Jupiter Road), about 7.8 miles away from central Cambridge. Expect a modern test centre setup and a mix of urban and dual-carriageway routes on the test. The centre runs around 331 tests a year, so book early if you want a preferred date. If you need to travel, factor in junctions on the M11 and A14 when planning your route.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Norwich (Jupiter Road) has a pass rate of 57.7%, which is above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at that centre pass at 60.3% and female candidates at 54.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). That centre handles about 331 tests a year, which can affect availability but not the quality of testing (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Norwich centres show pass rates of 50.2% and 52.3% for Peachman Way, giving you options if dates are limited.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons by mastering junctions off the A14 and the roundabout at Madingley Road, they feature often in local practice routes. Practice clutch control and hill starts around Hills Road near Addenbrooke's, as those areas can have stop-start traffic. City centre parking and narrow streets by King’s Parade need calm, slow manoeuvres, so rehearse bay parking and reverse parking there. When heading out for mock motorway sections, use the M11 slip roads and focus on safe merging and lane discipline. Always allow extra time for crossing junctions near the Science Park and for cyclists on Milton Road.
Choosing an Instructor in Cambridge
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Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence before you start lessons and read the Highway Code. Book and pass the theory test once your instructor gives the go-ahead, then schedule practical lessons to build confidence. When you and your instructor agree you're ready, book a practical test at a nearby centre like Norwich (Jupiter Road) and make sure to plan travel time for the day of the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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