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Some instructors covering Martock
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Stuart
Hi, I'm Stuart Field. I run Ahead of the Field, a family driving school in Yeovil. We've been teaching people to drive here for years, and we're real…
Pete
Hi, I'm Pete Giles. I've been an approved driving instructor (ADI) for a while now, and I run my driving school in Yeovil and the surrounding areas. …
Bryan
Bryan runs a well-established driving school in Yeovil and Sherborne. He's a DVSA certified driving instructor with a Fleet qualification, and he's b…
Magdy
Magdy is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor who runs Magdys School of Motoring in Yeovil. He's been a professional driver since 1999 and …
Graham
Graham Northover is a DSA approved driving instructor based in Yeovil. He runs his own School of Motoring, offering lessons that are tailored to suit…
James
James Walker is a friendly, fully qualified ADI who runs his own LDC driving school in Yeovil. He's based in East Coker and covers a wide area includ…
Simon
Simon Hunter is a friendly, fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Yeovil. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been …
Konrad
Hi, I'm Konrad Gurzynski. I'm a driving instructor based in Yeovil, working under the LDC driving school franchise. I've been specially trained by LD…
Learning to Drive in Martock
Learning to drive in Martock feels relaxed and rural. Lessons often start on Martock High Street and move onto quieter lanes before tackling busier roads. You are close to Yeovil for test practice, so you can get used to test routes without long drives. The area suits learners who prefer less traffic in early stages.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
Yeovil test centre is about 4 miles away, a short drive along local roads and the A303. Expect standard DVSA test routes that include town driving, roundabouts and dual carriageway sections. The centre runs several thousand tests a year, so test slots are generally available but can fill up at peak times. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Yeovil's pass rate is 52.1%, higher than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 54.5% while female candidates passed at 49.9% at Yeovil, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Taunton and Dorchester show 57.2% and 60.8% respectively, which suggests slightly stronger outcomes at those centres, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Use these figures when planning where to take your test, but pick the centre that fits your practice routes.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Martock High Street to build confidence with parked cars and narrow sections. Progress to the A303 for higher-speed merging and overtaking practice before you tackle Yeovil test routes. Pay attention at the junctions on the approach to Yeovil, and practise left and right turns from busy roads. Roundabouts near the test centre can be trickier when traffic backs up, so get comfortable with lane choice and signalling. Wet weather can make lanes slippery, so leave a bit more space and brake earlier.
Choosing an Instructor in Martock
There is one instructor listed locally, so check their availability early and ask about test-centre experience at Yeovil. Look for an instructor who offers mock tests on the actual routes towards Yeovil, as that experience matters. Expect to pay around the local average but confirm what is included, for example block-book discounts or dual-control use. If their diary is full, consider lessons in nearby towns like Yeovil or Taunton.
Lesson Costs in Martock
Local lessons average around £40 per hour. Lesson cost depends on instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy block bookings or one-off sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons. Take lessons with a local instructor and practise on Martock High Street, local lanes and the A303 as you progress. When ready, book your theory and then a practical test at Yeovil, which is the nearest DVSA centre at about 4 miles away. Pass your practical test and you will get your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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