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Best Driving Instructors in Clevedon
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Craig Morris
Craig Morris is a Grade A, fully qualified and approved DVSA driving instructor with over 14 years of experience, specialising in automatic driving l…
Turning Point
Turning Point Driving School is a friendly, professional school based in the North West. They offer high quality driving lessons that fit around what…
Steve Warcup
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 Spencer
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…
Learning to Drive in Clevedon
Learning to drive in Clevedon mixes quiet residential streets with short coastal stretches. You will practise along the seafront by Clevedon Pier and on the A370 out towards Weston-super-Mare. Summer weekends bring more tourists and walkers on Marine Parade, so expect busier conditions then. Lessons work well for learners who want a mix of slow town driving and faster A-road experience towards Bristol.
Nearest Test Centre: Weston-super-Mare
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Weston-super-Mare, about 8.1 miles from Clevedon by road. Weston-super-Mare has a pass rate of 51.1%, with male pass rate 53.2% and female pass rate 49.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). You will encounter A-road sections and seafront roads on test routes, so practice junctions and roundabouts before you go. The centre runs around 4,658 tests a year, so book early to get your preferred date.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Weston-super-Mare's pass rate of 51.1% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres such as Bristol (Avonmouth) at 52.1% and Newport at 52.6% also show slightly higher rates, which suggests regional routes favour steady pass rates (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates in Weston-super-Mare pass at 53.2% while female candidates pass at 49.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That split mirrors small variations seen across the South West in this data year.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable on the A370 early, it is the main link to Weston and Bristol and appears often on local test routes. Practise low-speed control and observation on the seafront near Clevedon Pier where pedestrians and cyclists share space. Work on hill starts and careful lane positioning on narrow town roads off the High Street. Expect more parked cars and delivery vehicles in the town centre during mornings, so mirror and look well ahead. If you struggle with roundabouts, include sessions that take you towards Yatton junctions and the A370 roundabouts.
Choosing an Instructor in Clevedon
There are four local instructors in Clevedon, so availability can vary, especially at weekends. Look for an ADI who offers mock tests and knows the Weston-super-Mare routes, and who charges around the local average of £40 per hour. Ask about pass certificates and recent pupil success on the A370 and seafront routes. Expect slightly higher charges for peak times and intensive courses.
Lesson Costs in Clevedon
Average lesson cost in the area is about £40 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, car type and whether you book block sessions or single lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then start lessons with a local ADI and study for the theory test. Book the theory early and keep lessons regular, then arrange your practical test at Weston-super-Mare when your instructor feels you are ready. Remember the test centre is about 8.1 miles from town, so include travel time when scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026