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Best Driving Instructors in Clare
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Sergiu
Sergiu runs Pro Driving School in Cambridge and has a calm, down to earth style that students really like. He keeps lessons structured but relaxed, s…
Paul Dawson
Paul Dawson is a Driving Standards Agency approved instructor (DSA ADI) based in Cambridge, with years of solid professional teaching experience. He …
Claire
Claire is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with Apex Driving School, which has been teaching learners in Croydon and the surrounding areas since 19…
Mr L
Mr L runs MR.L Driving School and teaches across Cambridge, Newmarket and Ely. He and his friendly team are DVSA qualified and offer both manual and …
Jerry Foley
Jerry Foley is a fully qualified DSA driving instructor and the owner of Foley Driving School, an independent school based in Croydon. He keeps lesso…
Learning to Drive in Clare
Learning to drive in Clare gives you a mix of quiet village streets and quick access to Cambridge test routes. It feels rural, but the nearest test centre is only a short drive away. With five local instructors available, you can find choices without travelling far. Lessons here often focus on lane discipline and junction control for nearby town driving.
Nearest Test Centre: Cambridge (Brookmount Court)
Cambridge (Brookmount Court) is the closest DVSA test centre, about 2.2 miles from Clare. Expect tests that use both residential areas and busier Cambridge roads, and a steady volume of appointments with 8,552 tests a year. The centre's pass rate is 49.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male and female pass rates at that centre are 52% and 48% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Cambridge (Brookmount Court) posts a pass rate of 49.9%, which sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Cambridge centre reports 50.7% and Letchworth reports 51.3%, both above the national figure, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Brookmount tend to pass slightly more often than female candidates, at 52% versus 48%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That pattern mirrors small local differences you see across the region.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons by practising slow control on Clare's narrow lanes and village High Street where space is limited. Work on hill starts and clutch control if your instructor uses nearby country routes. When you head towards Cambridge for mock tests, focus on lane discipline and roundabout positioning on busier approaches. Practise observations at junctions and mirror checks when pulling out of driveways. Book a few lessons that end at the Cambridge test centre to get used to the final approach and parking area.
Choosing an Instructor in Clare
With five instructors in Clare, check who teaches to the Cambridge test routes and who offers mock tests at Brookmount Court. Compare experience, lesson structure and pass-rate feedback from former pupils. Expect to pay around the local average of £39 per hour, but watch for block-booking discounts or evening lesson premiums. Availability can change, so ask about flexible slots if you have work or school commitments.
Lesson Costs in Clare
Average lesson cost in Clare is about £39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether you buy block bookings or single sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Study the theory and take the test when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Do several mock practicals on the Cambridge routes and book your practical test at Brookmount Court when you feel prepared. Pass both tests and you will receive your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026