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Some instructors covering Colerne
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Matt
Matt Tantram has helped hundreds of learners pass their driving test over nearly 40 years of driving experience. Based in Saltford, he teaches across…
Chris
Chris is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Trowbridge. He's registered by the DVSA and runs his own independent driving school,…
Rowan
Hi, I'm Rowan. I've been teaching people to drive around Bath for over 9 years now, and I run my own company, Rowans School of Motoring. I'm a patien…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Watt. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Bath, and I've been teaching people to drive around the BA2…
Darryl
Darryl Gray has over 400 students passed in his career, having previously worked for major driving schools like BSM and Drive Dynamics before setting…
Paul
Paul Cole has been running Excel Driving Academy since 2014, achieving an 86% first-time pass rate in 2025 with 48 passes out of 56 tests. He's a Gra…
Steph
Steph Longden is a friendly, professional female Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a great local reputation. She focuses on safety, confidence a…
Kate
Kate Andrews is a friendly, patient driving instructor who's been teaching since 2005. She's fully qualified and DVSA registered, and she specialises…
Jamie
Jamie Wilkins is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 16 years of experience. In that time he’s helped hundreds of learners become safe, confiden…
Learning to Drive in Colerne
Colerne sits on a high ridge in the South West, with a compact village feel and narrow lanes. Learning to drive here mixes quiet country roads with short runs onto busier routes towards Chippenham and the A4. Lessons often include hill starts and tight turning in stone-built streets. You get a lot of varied practice close to home.
Nearest Test Centre: Chippenham
Chippenham test centre is about 5 miles away, a short drive down country lanes and main roads. Expect standard DVSA test routes that use A4 approaches and town roundabouts, with around 5,696 tests handled a year, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The local pass rate at Chippenham is 51.8%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, with male candidates at 54.1% and female candidates at 49.5%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. You will often head through nearby junctions and the M4 links for some test routes.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Chippenham's pass rate of 51.8% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male pass rate in Chippenham is 54.1% and female rate is 49.5%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, showing a modest gap. Nearby centres show some variation, for example Trowbridge at 53.6% and Bristol (Kingswood) at 45.6%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Local pupils often use Chippenham for tests because it is closest and handles a high number of tests annually.
Local Driving Tips
Expect steep approaches into Colerne and watch for limited visibility around stone hedges and bends. Practice hill starts and clutch control on the village slopes before your test. When you head towards Chippenham, be ready for A4 junctions and multi-lane roundabouts where lane discipline matters. Keep an eye on rural speed limits and farm traffic on narrow lanes. Warm, dry days can make pulling out from country junctions feel easier, but wet weather reduces grip on cambered surfaces.
Choosing an Instructor in Colerne
There are only two local instructors in Colerne, so check availability early and ask about experience with the Chippenham test routes. Look for an instructor who knows the local lanes, A4 approaches and common test junctions. Expect to travel a short distance for some lessons or for mock tests at busier junctions. Ask about pass-rate feedback and whether they provide pick-ups from the village.
Lesson Costs in Colerne
Lesson prices vary with demand and instructor experience, and with just two instructors in the village availability can affect cost. Travelling to nearby towns for lessons or tests can add expense, so account for travel time when comparing hourly rates.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test once you have basic lessons. Practical lessons progress from quiet village streets to busier A4 junctions and then to a mock test at Chippenham. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Chippenham, about 5 miles away, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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