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Fiona
Hi, I'm Fiona. I've been driving for over 30 years and I'm a qualified driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. I run Star Drivers, and I focus on…
Sarah
Sarah Costello is a friendly and supportive driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. She's been teaching for over 10 years and has a real knack fo…
Justin
Justin is a friendly, fully qualified DVSA driving instructor based in Glastonbury. He qualified in June 2021 and has been working full time to help …
Simon
Simon Wareham runs ABS School of Motoring, which he started back in 2004. He's taught a wide range of ages over the years, with many of his students …
Sandi
Sandi is an experienced female driving instructor based in Bruton, Somerset. She's been teaching for over twenty years, including seven as a fully qu…
Andy
Andy Owen has been helping learners pass their driving test for years, using the LD System he's specially trained in. Based in Sherborne, he covers a…
Teresa
Hi, I'm Teresa. I run Drive TV School of Motoring, and I've been helping people learn to drive around Street, Somerset for a while now. I teach in a …
Learning to Drive in Castle Cary
Learning to drive in Castle Cary feels relaxed and rural. Lessons here mean quiet B-roads, short stretches of A303 and a small market town centre to practise on. You will often find traffic peaks around Station Road and the market days, but most driving is straightforward. There are currently no ADIs listed inside Castle Cary itself, so many learners travel out to nearby towns.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
The nearest DVSA test centre is Yeovil, about 11.9 miles away by road, so expect a 20 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic. Yeovil runs several tests each week and covers a mix of urban and A-road routes, which helps prepare you for a range of road types. Tests at Yeovil have a pass rate of 52.1%, with different male and female splits, and it handled 5,190 tests in the reported year. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Yeovil's pass rate of 52.1% sits above the national average of 47.3%, so learners who test there do slightly better overall. Male pass rate at Yeovil is 54.5% while female pass rate is 49.9%, showing a modest gap. Nearby centres include Trowbridge at 53.6% and Taunton at 57.2%, both of which are higher than the national average. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter roads off the market square before moving onto the A303, which sits close to town and carries faster traffic. Practise roundabouts at nearby junctions and turning into Station Road, where visibility can be limited by parked cars. Watch for agricultural vehicles on B-roads around Ansford and on narrow lanes heading towards Sparkford. Timing lessons to avoid weekday market times will make bay parking and town manoeuvres easier. Work on hill starts on the local rises rather than attempting them first on busy A-roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Castle Cary
With no ADIs listed in Castle Cary you may need to look in Yeovil, Trowbridge or Taunton. Check instructors for recent pupil reviews, pass rates, and whether they offer block-booking discounts or test-day accompaniment. Expect instructors from nearby towns to travel in for lessons, so agree pick-up points like the station or market square.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book some lessons to get comfortable behind the wheel. When you are ready, take the theory test and then book your practical at Yeovil or another nearby centre. Many learners mix regular lessons with intensive courses if they need a faster route to test readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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