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Instructors
6
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Llanelli (7.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
51.5%
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There are 6 driving instructors in Kidwelly. Prices range from £35.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 26 reviews.

6
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
26 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Kidwelly driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Kidwelly 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.
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Andrew Niner
8.3 mi

Andrew

Carmarthen
5.0
15 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Andrew Niner is the founder of Niner Driving School, based in Carmarthen. He's been helping learners pass their tests for years, with students regula…

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SD
8.2 mi

Shaun

Carmarthen
5.0
11 reviews
Manual 60 min

Shaun Day has built an excellent reputation as a driving instructor, with students consistently praising his calm, patient, and professional approach…

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Phil Gaskin
7.3 mi

Phil

Llanelli
Manual 60 min

Phil Gaskin is a top graded driving instructor who's been teaching for over 37 years. He's recently moved to the Llanelli area and brings all that ex…

Refresher
£35 /hour
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RS
7.3 mi

Rob

Llanelli
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Rob Simon is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Llanelli. He's been teaching for 12 years and his students really rate him. Rob work…

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Tracy L Pass
8.3 mi

Tracy

Carmarthen
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
BMW Mini

Hi, I'm Tracy L Pass. Yes, that's my real name! I live in Meidrim near Carmarthen, and I've been running my family driving school since 2003. I'm a G…

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Rob Hockey
8.3 mi

Rob

Carmarthen
Manual 60 min Weekends

Rob Hockey has been listed as a Top 3 driving school in Carmarthenshire since 2018, which says a lot about his reputation. He's a fully qualified DVS…

Nervous Drivers
£40 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Kidwelly

Learning to drive in Kidwelly means practising in a small Welsh town with short runs into nearby Llanelli and Carmarthen. Lessons here often mix quiet lanes with busier approaches into the nearest towns. You'll get a feel for local traffic patterns without long motorway stints. Living close to the coast shapes local journeys and daily driving habits.

Nearest Test Centre: Llanelli

The nearest DVSA test centre is Llanelli, about 7.5 miles from Kidwelly. Expect a standard practical test route that includes urban driving and some faster A-road sections on the approach to town. Llanelli had a 51.5% pass rate in 2024-2025, with 2,843 tests run that year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Book early as sessions fill up, especially at popular times of year.

51.5%
Overall Pass Rate
57.1%
Male Pass Rate
46.1%
Female Pass Rate
7.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Llanelli's pass rate of 51.5% sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Llanelli passed at 57.1% while female candidates passed at 46.1%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Carmarthen reported a 53.2% pass rate and Swansea 47.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These differences reflect local test volumes and candidate mix rather than a single cause.

Local Driving Tips

Practice the short trip to Llanelli so you are comfortable with the busier roads and junctions you'll meet on test day. Spend time on town centre manoeuvres and parking, then switch to quieter lanes to refine clutch control and hill starts. Work on roundabout entries and lane discipline ahead of joining faster A-roads into neighbouring towns. Expect some school run traffic and delivery vehicles at peak times, so practise hazard anticipation. A mix of short and slightly longer lessons will help you adapt to differing traffic flows.

Choosing an Instructor in Kidwelly

There are currently no local ADIs listed for Kidwelly, so many learners look to instructors in Llanelli or Carmarthen. Pick an instructor who offers regular trips to the Llanelli test centre so you can practise the exact route types. Agree how cancellations and makes-up lessons are handled, and check if they offer block-booking discounts. Expect travel time to factor into lesson scheduling and availability.

Lesson Costs in Kidwelly

Local average lesson pricing for Kidwelly is not provided in the data. Lesson costs typically reflect instructor travel, lesson length, and whether lessons include runs to the test centre or longer drives into Llanelli or Carmarthen.

Getting Started

First apply for your provisional driving licence before booking lessons or theory tests. Start lessons with a qualified instructor and book your theory test when you feel ready. Once you pass the theory test, arrange practical lessons that include runs to the Llanelli test centre and then book your practical test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest test centre is Llanelli, 7.5 miles from Kidwelly.
There are currently no approved driving instructors listed for Kidwelly.
Llanelli's pass rate was 51.5% in 2024-2025, higher than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, male candidates at Llanelli had a pass rate of 57.1% and female candidates 46.1% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Carmarthen is about 8.2 miles away and had a 53.2% pass rate, while Swansea is about 18.8 miles away with a 47.7% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Specific local pricing is not provided in the data.
Time to learn varies widely by experience, lesson frequency and personal pace.
Llanelli ran 2,843 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Practise the short drive into Llanelli to get used to busier junctions, roundabouts and A-road sections.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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