Driving Instructors in Cross Hands

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Nearest Test Centre
Pembroke Dock (8.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
48.9%
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Welcome to our Cross Hands driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Cross Hands instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.

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Learning to Drive in Cross Hands

Cross Hands sits where the A48 meets local country roads, so learners get a mix of busy through-routes and narrow lanes. You will see roundabouts and short dual-carriageway sections on many lessons. Local driving has a rural feel, with slower village traffic and occasional farm vehicles.

Nearest Test Centre: Pembroke Dock

Pembroke Dock is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 8.7 miles away by road. Expect a standard practical test route that uses A-roads and rural junctions around the town. Pembroke Dock recorded a 48.9% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

48.9%
Overall Pass Rate
49.1%
Male Pass Rate
48.7%
Female Pass Rate
8.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Pembroke Dock's pass rate is 48.9% for 2024-2025, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 49.1% and female candidates at 48.7% at Pembroke Dock in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Carmarthen and Cardigan have higher local pass rates at 53.2% and 58.1% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Pembroke Dock ran 1,121 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on the A48 to get used to faster-moving traffic and joining gaps. Practice roundabout exits and lane choices at local junctions so you can stay calm during the test. Use quieter B-roads to perfect observation, steering control and dealing with farm vehicles. Wet weather is common in Wales, so practise braking and stopping in light rain and keeping a safe following distance.

Choosing an Instructor in Cross Hands

There are no instructors listed in Cross Hands, so plan to look in Pembroke Dock or Carmarthen for lessons. Choose an instructor who knows Pembroke Dock test routes and A-road merging at the A48. Ask about pass-rate focus, lesson length and whether they include motorway lessons if you want them. Expect to travel a little for good availability.

Lesson Costs in Cross Hands

Lesson prices vary by town, instructor experience and lesson length, so compare offers in Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen. Additional costs come from longer travel lessons, block-booking discounts and retests. You should budget for the theory test, the practical test fee and any retests.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online before you book any test or lessons. Start with theory study and book a theory test when you feel ready, then begin practical lessons on A-roads and local lanes. When your instructor agrees you are ready, book a practical test at Pembroke Dock, about 8.7 miles from Cross Hands. Pass the practical test to get your full licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Pembroke Dock, around 8.7 miles from Cross Hands by road.
Pembroke Dock had a 48.9% pass rate in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Pembroke Dock's 48.9% pass rate compares to a national average of 47.3% for the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025...
There are no instructors listed in Cross Hands, so learners typically travel to nearby towns such as Pembroke Dock or Ca...
Carmarthen and Cardigan show higher pass rates at 53.2% and 58.1% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so some lea...
Learning time depends on individual progress and lesson frequency.
Focus on joining and leaving the A48, negotiating local roundabouts and controlling the car on narrow rural lanes.
Pembroke Dock carried out 1,121 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
At Pembroke Dock in 2024-2025 male candidates had a 49.1% pass rate and female candidates had a 48.7% pass rate, Data so...
Prices depend on instructor experience, lesson length, travel time to Cross Hands and whether you buy blocked lessons.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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