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Best Driving Instructors in Coleford
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Richard Gough
Richard Gough is a calm, patient Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and Fleet Trainer who runs his own driving school in Chippenham, Wiltshire. He has…
Bhavin Solanki
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Learning to Drive in Coleford
Learning to drive around Coleford feels local and practical. Roads move from the High Street into rural lanes and the A4136 towards Monmouth, so you get a mix of tight town driving and quieter country routes. Only two ADIs are listed in the area, so lessons often start with flexible pick-up points. Expect friendly village traffic and stretches that test observation and clutch control.
Nearest Test Centre: Monmouth
Monmouth test centre is the nearest, about 4.1 miles away, and it handles over 3,000 tests a year, so dates are fairly regular (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Its overall pass rate is 49.2% and male and female splits are 52.9% and 46.2% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Practical tests will often use local roads around Monmouth and short A4136 runs, so your lessons should include that route. Allow travel time for the short drive to the centre on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Monmouth's pass rate of 49.2% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Gloucester, a longer drive at 14.9 miles, posts 46.8%, which is slightly below the national average (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Abergavenny nearby has a higher 50.6% pass rate (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The male pass rate at Monmouth is 52.9% and female is 46.2%, showing a similar pattern to many local centres (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the A4136 early on, it's the main test route towards Monmouth and has busy junctions. Practice slow progress through Coleford High Street and parking manoeuvres near shops. Spend time on narrow, hedged lanes outside town, watch for blind bends and cyclists. Roundabouts at nearby junctions can be fast, so get your positioning right and signal clearly. If you can, do at least one mock test that covers the trip to Monmouth so you know the route and timings.
Choosing an Instructor in Coleford
With only two instructors recorded locally, availability can be limited so book a few weeks ahead. Look for an ADI who offers pick-ups in Coleford and covers the A4136 and Monmouth routes. Ask about pass rates, lesson plans and whether they run mock tests to Monmouth. Expect to pay a little more for an instructor who offers weekday evening or weekend slots.
Lesson Costs in Coleford
There is no local average price listed, so lesson costs vary by instructor, vehicle type and lesson length. Expect prices to be influenced by demand, travel to Monmouth and whether the instructor runs intensive courses or mock tests. Always confirm the hourly rate and any extra fees for test-day travel.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Book your theory test early and study the highway code, hazard perception and knowledge sections. Begin lessons with a local ADI who knows Coleford and the A4136, then arrange mock tests to the Monmouth centre. When you and your instructor feel ready, book the practical test at Monmouth or a nearby centre.
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Last reviewed: February 2026