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Learning to Drive in Faringdon
Learning to drive in Faringdon means practising on a mix of narrow town streets and open A-roads. Folly Hill and the Market Place give you tight junctions and parked cars to master. Lessons here often include stretches of the A420 towards Swindon or Oxford, so you get experience on faster roads as well as rural lanes. Local driving has a quiet, market-town feel with occasional farm traffic and cyclists.
Nearest Test Centre: Swindon LGV
Nearest DVSA test centre listed here is Swindon LGV, about 11 miles away by road, typically reached via the A420. This centre is an LGV site in the data provided, so check whether car tests are handled there or if you need to travel to Swindon car test centre about 12 miles away. Pass rate information for Swindon LGV is not provided in the dataset. Allow time for traffic on the A420 and for parking at the test centre.
Pass Rate Analysis
There is no specific pass-rate figure for Faringdon in the data supplied. Nearby Swindon has a pass rate of 47.2%, compared with a national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (data period not provided). Male and female split data for these centres is not available in the dataset. Overall pass rates locally sit essentially level with the national average according to the available numbers.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons in the town centre to get used to Market Place, one-way sections and parking near shops. Practice hill starts and observation on Folly Hill, where visibility can change quickly. Use the A420 to build confidence at higher speeds and to practise lane discipline before test day. Expect farm vehicles on minor lanes and watch for cyclists on country roads. Try a few sessions at peak times to learn how to manage traffic queues near junctions on Highworth Road and the A417 junction.
Choosing an Instructor in Faringdon
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book lessons with one of the local instructors and prepare for the theory test while gaining practical experience on town streets and the A420. Once the instructor thinks you are ready, book your practical test at the nearest suitable DVSA centre, allowing travel time to Swindon. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass to the practical test.
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Last reviewed: February 2026
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