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Best Driving Instructors in Gloucestershire
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Mike
Mike is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has been teaching since 2004. In that time he has helped hundreds of learners of all …
Bob Harding-Williams
Bob Harding-Williams is a fully qualified Driving Instructor based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He has a great local reputation and is known for g…
Davian
Davian runs DB Driving School in Gloucester and has helped loads of learners pass with great results. He has years of experience teaching around Glou…
Balaj
Balaj is a calm, friendly driving instructor with lots of happy learners and great reviews. His students often pass first time, and some have even pa…
Graham Davey
Graham Davey is a fully qualified government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs his own driving school in Gloucestershire. He focuses on safe…
Mark
Mark is the lead instructor at Learn Well Driving School, a friendly Gloucestershire driving school serving Cheltenham and the surrounding villages. …
Sharon Westrup
Sharon Westrup is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years' experience in driver education. She holds the green badge an…
Ros
Ros is a Grade 'A' female driving instructor based in Cheltenham, with over 20 years of experience since qualifying in 2004. She loves her job and fo…
Learning to Drive in Gloucestershire
Learning to drive in Gloucestershire means mixing country lanes with busy commuter routes. You will find quiet village roads in the Cotswolds and faster sections on the M5 and A40 near Gloucester and Cheltenham. Town driving includes narrow streets and ring roads around Gloucester and Cheltenham, so you get a broad range of practice. Lessons suit both learners who want rural calm and those preparing for motorway conditions.
Nearest Test Centre: Gloucester
The nearest DVSA centre is Gloucester, about 2.9 miles from central Gloucestershire. Expect a mix of urban and suburban test routes, with some manoeuvres near Gloucester Docks and roundabouts linking to the M5. Gloucester handles around 7,250 tests a year, so bookings can fill up at peak times. Gloucester test centre pass rate is 46.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Gloucester's pass rate sits slightly below the national average, at 46.8% versus 47.3% nationally (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Cheltenham posts a higher pass rate of 51.3%, while Monmouth is at 49.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates in Gloucester pass at 49.3%, while female candidates pass at 44.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These local differences mean your chosen test centre can affect the headline pass rate you see.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable with M5 slip roads and motorway junctions if you plan to drive beyond the county. Practice A40 approaches into Cheltenham and the roundabout sequences south of Gloucester, since these feature often on tests. Spend time on narrow rural lanes in the Cotswolds, watching for blind bends and farm traffic. Work on low-speed control and junction observation in Gloucester city centre and around the docks. Expect cyclists and horse riders near villages, and adjust your speed accordingly.
Choosing an Instructor in Gloucestershire
There are eight instructors listing in Gloucestershire, so choice is limited compared with larger areas. Look for an instructor who knows Gloucester test routes and has recent local pass successes. Expect to pay around £41 per hour on average, though individual trainers may charge more for evenings or intensive courses. Ask about lesson lengths and whether the instructor uses the M5 or town-centre routes during training.
Lesson Costs in Gloucestershire
Average lesson price in the area is about £41 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether they need to travel to you. Block bookings and intensive course packages can change the per-hour cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post, then book theory and hazard perception tests. Take regular lessons, build up to mock tests on local routes and then book your practical at Gloucester or a nearby centre. Bring your provisional, theory pass certificate and agreed ID on test day, and aim to practise the M5 slip roads and A40 approaches beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026