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Some instructors covering Frome
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Geoff
Geoff Harvey has a 75% first-time pass rate, with 97% of his pupils now holding their licence. He's been a fully qualified ADI for 17 years, based in…
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,…
Fiona
Hi, I'm Fiona. I've been driving for over 30 years and I'm a qualified driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. I run Star Drivers, and I focus on…
Sarah
Sarah Costello is a friendly and supportive driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. She's been teaching for over 10 years and has a real knack fo…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Skelton. I run an independent driving school that's been helping learners in Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke and the surrounding areas f…
Peter
Peter Davis is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience, helping learners in Newbury and the surrounding areas become co…
Rachel
Rachel runs a friendly driving school based in Frome, Somerset. She's a DVSA qualified ADI instructor who offers manual driving lessons, and she's kn…
Rachel
Rachel Coward is a driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, running Freedom School of Motoring. She's DSA approved and check tested regul…
James
James Sharrock is a driving instructor based in Warminster, offering lessons and courses through the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by t…
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…
Paul
Paul Simmons is a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Midsomer Norton. He's been teaching for a while and offers everything from weekly lessons…
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…
Learning to Drive in Frome
Learning to drive in Frome mixes quiet country lanes with a compact town centre. Lessons often cover narrow high-street stretches and short rural runs, so you practise close control and anticipation. You will meet slow-moving farm traffic at times and congested streets on market days. The A362 is a common route for progress tests and longer practice drives.
Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Trowbridge, about 7.4 miles away, so expect a short drive for your practical test. Trowbridge handles a mix of urban and rural routes, and tests tend to use nearby roundabouts and A-roads on the approach. Trowbridge had a pass rate of 53.6% and ran 401 tests in the year given, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Trowbridge's pass rate of 53.6% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male and female pass splits at Trowbridge are 56.0% and 51.9% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Chippenham posts 51.8% while Bristol (Kingswood) is at 45.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread means choosing Trowbridge for your test gives a higher local pass rate than the national figure, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Expect narrow lanes and parked cars when you practise in the town centre, so work on positioning and mirror checks. Use the A362 to build speed and join longer road sections that mimic test conditions. Practise hill starts and clutch control on steeper approaches out of town. Get comfortable with common hazards on market days and at junctions where visibility is limited. Book lessons that include at least one run to Trowbridge to learn the likely test approaches.
Choosing an Instructor in Frome
Frome has only three local instructors, so availability can be limited and you may need to book ahead. Expect an average lesson price near £50, and ask if the instructor offers block-booking discounts. Check that a prospective instructor is DVSA approved and willing to run a lesson that reaches Trowbridge for test-route practice. Find someone who fits your schedule and offers clear feedback after each lesson.
Lesson Costs in Frome
Average lesson price in Frome is about £50 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, whether lessons reach nearby test centres, and if you choose peak times or evenings.
Getting Started
Start by applying for your provisional licence, then book and pass the theory test before your practical. Take lessons locally, and include sessions that drive the 7.4-mile route to Trowbridge so you know the test approach. When ready, book your practical at Trowbridge and make sure your instructor accompanies you for the route rehearsal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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