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Ann
Ann is a friendly, reliable female driving instructor based in Lyme Regis. She's been teaching for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of learners …
Kris
Kris is a calm, supportive driving instructor running Cruise with Kris in West Dorset and East Devon. He's based around Lyme Regis and covers towns l…
Chris
Chris Briant is a professional driving instructor based near Bridport in Dorset. He's a fully qualified and insured independent instructor with an AD…
Learning to Drive in Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis is a compact coastal town with a mix of narrow streets, steep climbs and a famous harbourside, the Cobb. Lessons here feel different to big towns because of tight junctions and seasonal tourist traffic. You will spend time on short coastal roads and quieter lanes inland. Expect a few hill starts and close-quarters parking practice by the harbour.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Yeovil, about 19.1 miles inland from Lyme Regis. It handles several thousand tests each year, so book early to get a convenient date. Journeys to the centre are mostly country roads, so allow extra time on busy days. Bring your provisional licence and theory test pass when you go for the practical.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Yeovil test centre has a pass rate of 52.1%, above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Yeovil pass at 54.5% and female candidates at 49.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Dorchester reports 60.8% and Taunton 57.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Those differences reflect local test centre performance rather than any single learner factor.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons with slow car control near the Cobb and the harbour, because parking spaces are tight. Practice hill starts on the climb out of town towards Uplyme and the A3052 approach roads. Expect narrow lanes and blind bends on routes to Charmouth and inland; keep speed down and be ready to pull in for farm vehicles. Give pedestrians priority on Marine Parade and watch for tourists in summer. Work on reversing into bays and slow roundabout entries for nearby junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Lyme Regis
There are no ADIs listed in Lyme Regis in the supplied data, so many learners look to instructors in Axminster, Bridport or Yeovil. Ask about lesson lengths, pass rates and whether the instructor will drive you to the test centre. Expect to pay a bit more if your instructor has to travel a long way to Lyme Regis.
Lesson Costs in Lyme Regis
No local average lesson price is available in the data. Lesson cost here will be affected by instructor travel time to Lyme Regis, the car type, and whether you book block sessions. Compare quotes from nearby towns and check what is included before you book.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons or theory tests. Start with a few lessons locally to build basic control, then book your theory test and practice hazard perception. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Yeovil, Dorchester or Taunton. Keep records of your lessons so you can track progress and test readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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