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Some instructors covering Kilmington
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Nick
Nick Salzen is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with a brilliant track record. He has passed five advanced driving tests, including DIA, ROSPA and …
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…
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…
Sandi
Sandi is an experienced female driving instructor based in Bruton, Somerset. She's been teaching for over twenty years, including seven as a fully qu…
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…
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 …
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…
Learning to Drive in Kilmington
Learning to drive around Kilmington feels rural and steady. Lessons often start on quiet village lanes and move out towards nearby towns. You are in the South West, with the nearest test centre in Trowbridge about 13.9 miles away. That makes test runs part of your lesson planning.
Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge
Trowbridge test centre sits roughly 13.9 miles from Kilmington and handles around 401 tests a year, so you'll be travelling for your practical. Expect a mix of town and country routes on test day and plan for the drive there and back. Trowbridge has a pass rate of 53.6% which is shown in official records, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Trowbridge's pass rate is 53.6%, higher than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Yeovil reports 52.1% and Salisbury 48.3%, which gives you some choice when booking, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Men pass at 56% and women at 51.9% at Trowbridge, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Those splits can reflect local test routes and candidate profiles rather than teaching quality.
Local Driving Tips
Expect narrow country lanes around Kilmington and watch for farm vehicles and cyclists. Practice clutch control and slow-speed manoeuvres on local roads before attempting the longer drive to Trowbridge. Work on roundabout approaches and lane discipline during lessons, since tests often include a variety of junctions. Allow extra time for the 13.9 mile trip to the nearest test centre when planning lessons and the test day.
Choosing an Instructor in Kilmington
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons or the theory test. Take the theory test and then build a lesson plan that includes at least one run to Trowbridge so you're comfortable with the route. When you're ready, book your practical test at a nearby centre such as Trowbridge, Yeovil, or Salisbury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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