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Best Driving Instructors in Devizes
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Simon
Simon runs Simons Driving School in Devizes, Wiltshire, offering friendly, down to earth driving lessons in Devizes and the surrounding villages. He …
Steph Longden
Steph Longden is a friendly, professional female Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a great local reputation. She focuses on safety, confidence a…
Learning to Drive in Devizes
Learning to drive in Devizes means practising on a mix of tight market-town streets and open country lanes. You will spend time near the Kennet and Avon Canal and on the A361 and A342. Local traffic can be busy around market times, but many lessons move quickly once you leave the town. Lessons often include hill work around Roundway Hill and junction practice on the main A roads.
Nearest Test Centre: Chippenham
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Chippenham, about 10 miles from Devizes. Expect to travel out of town for your practical test and to book early for popular slots. Chippenham has a 51.8% pass rate, with male pass rate 54.1% and female pass rate 49.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The centre runs around 5,696 tests per year, so availability varies by season.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Devizes itself does not have a dedicated DVSA test centre, so Chippenham figures are the closest local indicator. Chippenham records a 51.8% pass rate, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Chippenham pass at 54.1% while female candidates pass at 49.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Trowbridge shows a 53.6% pass rate, which suggests pass rates in the area sit above the national average (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets away from Devizes Market to build clutch and steering confidence. Practice negotiating narrow lanes and farm-vehicle encounters on the B-roads off the A361. Spend a few sessions on hill starts and observations around Roundway Hill, where gradients can unsettle learners. Work on roundabout technique at junctions on the A342 before attempting higher-speed merges. Take at least one lesson near the Kennet and Avon Canal towpaths, where parked cars and cyclists appear suddenly.
Choosing an Instructor in Devizes
Devizes currently has just two local instructors, so availability can be limited and you may need to travel for lessons or take intensive blocks. Look for an instructor with recent local test experience at Chippenham or Trowbridge. Ask about pass-records and how many lessons they usually recommend before test. Expect prices to reflect lesson length, instructor experience and any travel to the test centre.
Lesson Costs in Devizes
Lesson pricing is not listed here, but local factors such as instructor experience, lesson length and travel to Chippenham will affect cost. Intensive course packages and block bookings often give a lower per-hour rate. Expect variation between instructors because there are only two based in Devizes.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence before you start lessons. Book regular lessons with a local instructor or consider a block of intensive lessons if availability is limited. You must pass the theory test before you book the practical at Chippenham, so plan tests in sequence. After you pass the practical you will receive your full licence and can start driving independently.
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Last reviewed: February 2026