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Some instructors covering Cheddar
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Alan
Alan White has been part of the driving industry for many years and took over Skills4Wheels in 2012. He's helped build it into a trusted local drivin…
Carl
Carl Gorton is a DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Weston-super-Mare. He's been teaching learners there since 2017, and has over 10 years of …
Craig
Craig Morris is a Grade A, fully qualified and approved DVSA driving instructor with over 14 years of experience, specialising in automatic driving l…
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 …
Steve
Steve Warcup is a top Grade A ADI, scoring 47 out of 51, which is the highest standard you can get. He's one of the most experienced instructors in L…
David
David Spencer is a fully qualified, DVSA registered Approved Driving Instructor and has been teaching since 1995. He runs 2-Learn Driving School on h…
Wendy
Wendy's a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Weston-super-Mare. She's been teaching since at least 2014, starting in Norwich before moving…
Donna
Donna Jones has been an approved driving instructor for over 10 years, specialising in automatic cars. Based in Weston-super-Mare, she's helped a lot…
Learning to Drive in Cheddar
Learning to drive in Cheddar gives you a quiet base with a few local instructors to choose from. Lessons tend to be more rural in feel, with regular trips out to nearby Weston-super-Mare for tests. The area sits in the South West and is compact, so lesson travel times are often short. You'll get practice on local routes and on the roads towards Weston and Bristol.
Nearest Test Centre: Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 9.5 miles from Cheddar. Expect a mix of town and A-road driving during a test, and around 4,658 tests are run there each year, data year 2024-2025. The centre has a pass rate of 51.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), so you may see slightly better-than-national results. Male candidates pass at 53.2% and female candidates at 49.2% at this centre (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Weston-super-Mare reports a 51.1% pass rate, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male pass rate at Weston-super-Mare is 53.2% and female pass rate is 49.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Bristol (Brislington) reports 48.3% and Bristol (Southmead) 47.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Overall, local centres sit at or a little above the national average, so targeting practice on test-type routes could help.
Local Driving Tips
Plan a few lessons that include the drive to Weston-super-Mare, since the test centre is around 9.5 miles away and those roads often appear on routes. Ask your instructor to build in practice at busier junctions and roundabout sequences you encounter en route to Bristol centres. Book a longer lesson occasionally to cover the whole test run in one go, that helps with stamina and navigation. With only four instructors locally, try to lock in regular weekly slots so you do not lose momentum. Practice independent driving and mock tests with fault logging to mirror real test conditions.
Choosing an Instructor in Cheddar
Cheddar currently has four instructors, so availability can be tight at peak times and you should expect shorter choice compared to larger towns. Look for an ADI who offers regular lesson slots to match your schedule and who will drive to Weston-super-Mare for mock tests. Average lesson price locally is about £40, so expect similar hourly rates from most instructors. Ask about pass-rate or success methods, and whether they include test-centre runs in their lessons.
Lesson Costs in Cheddar
Average lesson price in Cheddar is around £40 per hour. Fewer instructors and travel to nearby test centres can affect the total cost if you add mock test drives or extra motorway practice.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book theory test and start lessons with a local instructor. Aim to build up a mix of regular lessons and at least one lesson that covers the full route to Weston-super-Mare. When your instructor judges you ready, book the practical test at Weston-super-Mare or one of the Bristol centres. Keep a log of your lessons and mock test results to spot where you need more practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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