Our Gloucester instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Gloucester
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David
David is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire. He specialises in automatic tuition and has a real knack for helpin…
Bob
Bob Harding-Williams is a fully qualified Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He has a great local reputation and is known for g…
Nicky
Nicky Phelps is a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham. She's been teaching for a while now and covers S…
Graham
Graham Davey is a fully qualified government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs his own driving school in Gloucestershire. He focuses on safe…
Neil
Hi, I'm Neil Burton. I'm a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and I've been shortlisted for PDI of the Year 2025/26…
Cathy
Cathy Bolt is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Gloucester. She's a DVSA Grade A female instructor who offers one-to-one manual g…
Tej
Tej Shrestha is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Gloucester. He's licensed by the DVSA and operates under the LDC driving school franc…
Andy
Andy Carroll is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Gloucester. He's been teaching for many years and his students really rate him. He's …
Jack
Jack Picthall has been helping learners in Gloucester pass their tests with the LD System for years. He's an independent LDC driving school instructo…
Brian
Hi, I'm Brian Longden-Thurgood. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Glouces…
Drew
Drew is a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Gloucester, offering calm, professional lessons that focus on building confidence and safety. He'…
Sharon
Sharon Westrup is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years' experience in driver education. She holds the green badge an…
Learning to Drive in Gloucester
Learning to drive in Gloucester mixes quiet residential streets with busy A-road approaches. You will spend time practising on the A38 and near the M5, so dual-carriageway joins come up early. The city feels compact, so lessons often move quickly from slow-speed control to faster roads. Local learners often find suburb-to-centre routes useful for building confidence.
Nearest Test Centre: Gloucester
Gloucester DVSA test centre is about 2.7 miles from the city centre, so most learners can reach it within 10 to 20 minutes by car. Expect a mix of town driving and faster A-road sections on the test routes. The centre runs around 7,250 tests a year, so booking demand can be steady. The local pass rate is 46.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Gloucester test centre pass rate sits at 46.8%, which is marginally below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Gloucester pass at 49.3% while female candidates pass at 44.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Cheltenham shows a higher pass rate of 51.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), so some learners choose to test there if travel is convenient. Monmouth is another option with a pass rate of 49.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets to nail clutch control and parking before moving onto the A38. Practice joining and leaving the M5 at lower speeds so you are comfortable with slip-roads and merging. Pay attention to lane discipline and roundabouts near the city centre, especially at busier junctions. Expect cyclists and buses on main roads, so give them space and check mirrors often. Try a few mock tests that include the typical routes out of the city to build stamina and composure.
Choosing an Instructor in Gloucester
There are eight driving instructors listed locally, so availability can be limited during busy periods. Look for an instructor who offers mock test routes that start near your learning area and who will take you to the Gloucester test centre. Expect to pay around £41 per hour on average for a lesson. Ask about pass-rate focus, cancellation policy and whether they charge for travel to the test centre.
Lesson Costs in Gloucester
Average lesson cost in Gloucester is about 31 for a 90-minute slot or a341 for a standard hour, depending on instructor and vehicle type. Block bookings, intensive courses and test-day accompaniment can raise the price. Travel to the test centre and peak-time lessons may also affect cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test once you are ready. Book practical lessons with a local instructor and aim to include motorway-style joining and A-road practice early on. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical at Gloucester test centre, which is about 2.7 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026