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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…
Justin
Justin is a friendly, fully qualified DVSA driving instructor based in Glastonbury. He qualified in June 2021 and has been working full time to help …
Mark
Mark has over 5 years' experience as a driving instructor and is really easy to get on with. He's a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (MI…
Teresa
Hi, I'm Teresa. I run Drive TV School of Motoring, and I've been helping people learn to drive around Street, Somerset for a while now. I teach in a …
Simon
Simon Wareham runs ABS School of Motoring, which he started back in 2004. He's taught a wide range of ages over the years, with many of his students …
Learning to Drive in Glastonbury
Glastonbury has narrow medieval streets, a famous Tor and steady tourist traffic during summer. Learners here often deal with short town runs and quick routes out to the A361 towards Street and Taunton. Local lessons give plenty of practice on slow speed control and junctions near the High Street. Only a small number of instructors work in the town, so lessons can fill up fast.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
Yeovil is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 13.8 miles away, roughly a 25 to 35 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect conventional practical tests with busy rural approaches and some dual-carriageway driving on the way. Yeovil handles around 5,190 tests a year, so book ahead if you want a weekend or early slot.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Yeovil has a 52.1% pass rate, above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 54.5% and female candidates at 49.9% at Yeovil, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Taunton posts a 57.2% rate and Weston-super-Mare 51.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That spread means you have a reasonable chance compared with the national figure, but outcomes vary with test centre and preparation.
Local Driving Tips
Expect narrow lanes around the Tor and some one-way stretches near the High Street, so practise slow-speed steering and reversing. Use the A361 when you need clearer roads and higher speeds, but watch junctions junction 24 style layouts as you approach Taunton. Festival weekends in nearby Pilton can cause road closures and heavy congestion on the A361 and local B roads, so plan lessons around event dates. Roundabouts on the route to Street and the A39 need clear lane discipline and early signalling. Parked cars and tourist pedestrians are common near tourist spots, so keep your speed down and look ahead.
Choosing an Instructor in Glastonbury
With just two instructors in Glastonbury, availability matters as much as price. Ask whether they know Yeovil test routes and can take you to busier junctions like the A361 approaches. Expect to pay around the local average of 36 per hour, and check if they offer block-booking discounts or intensive courses. Choose someone patient who can get you confident on narrow town streets and on the faster roads out of town.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book your theory test and start lessons. A local instructor will take you from town manoeuvres to dual carriageway practice on the A361. When you and your instructor are ready, book your practical at Yeovil or another nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Glastonbury
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