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Best Driving Instructors in Dursley
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Peter Davis
Peter Davis is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience, helping learners in Newbury and the surrounding areas become co…
Nick Cornish
Nick Cornish has been teaching people to drive for over 38 years and really knows his stuff. He started the Nick Cornish School of Motoring and has b…
Jamie Wilkins
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…
Steph Longden
Steph Longden is a friendly, professional female Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a great local reputation. She focuses on safety, confidence a…
Simon
Simon runs Simons Driving School in Devizes, Wiltshire, offering friendly, down to earth driving lessons in Devizes and the surrounding villages. He …
Learning to Drive in Dursley
Learning to drive in Dursley feels like learning in a small market town. Lessons tend to mix quiet residential streets and short trips out to nearby towns. You will often head to the nearest test centre in Trowbridge, just over 2 miles away. Local lessons suit learners who prefer a low-traffic setting for early practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge
Trowbridge is the nearest DVSA test centre at about 2.1 miles from Dursley, so you will usually travel there for your practical test. Expect a standard DVSA test route with a mix of town and minor road driving and some roundabouts. The centre had a 53.6% pass rate in 2024-2025, with 401 tests recorded that year, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. If you prefer a different venue, Chippenham and Bristol (Kingswood) are nearby alternatives.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Trowbridge's 53.6% pass rate compares favourably with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Trowbridge passed at 56% and female candidates at 51.9% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Chippenham had a 51.8% pass rate and Bristol (Kingswood) 45.6% in the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That spread suggests you may have a slightly better chance at Trowbridge than at the national level, though individual preparation matters most.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons in quiet residential streets to build clutch and steering control without pressure. Practice parking and hill starts away from the town centre where there is less traffic. Schedule a few lessons that include the route to Trowbridge so you are comfortable with the trip on test day. Watch for parked cars on narrow lanes and be ready for short bursts of higher speed when joining busier roads. Get experience at local junctions and roundabouts before your test, and ask your instructor to time a mock test on the actual route.
Choosing an Instructor in Dursley
There are five local instructors listed for Dursley, so check availability before you book. Expect average prices around £50 per hour; ask about block-booking discounts and pass-rate references. Choose an instructor who offers both lesson flexibility and experience taking pupils to Trowbridge. Make sure they teach in the transmission you plan to test in and that you get a clear plan for progressing to your test.
Lesson Costs in Dursley
Typical private lessons in the area average around £50 per hour. Price can vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you buy blocks of lessons upfront. Expect higher prices for intensive courses or weekend slots.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first and prepare for the theory test, including hazard perception. Book practical lessons with a local instructor and gradually increase time on busier roads as you improve. When ready, book your practical test at Trowbridge or a nearby centre and arrange a mock test with your instructor before your chosen test date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026