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Some instructors covering Milborne Port
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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 …
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…
Andy
Andy Owen has been helping learners pass their driving test for years, using the LD System he's specially trained in. Based in Sherborne, he covers a…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
Learning to Drive in Milborne Port
Learning to drive in Milborne Port is a village experience with quiet streets and some rural lanes. You will find only a small instructor market here, with two local instructors listed. Lessons tend to focus on low-traffic manoeuvres and building confidence before tackling busier routes into Yeovil. Training here suits learners who prefer gradual progression and local pickup points.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
Yeovil test centre is the closest practical option, about 9.2 miles away from Milborne Port. Expect a busy centre, with roughly 5,190 tests conducted each year and a pass rate of 52.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates there pass at about 54.5% and female candidates at about 49.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Allow time for travel on test day and plan for parking or public transport into Yeovil.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Yeovil's pass rate is 52.1%, which sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male and female pass splits at Yeovil are 54.5% and 49.9% respectively, showing a modest gap (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Dorchester posts a higher pass rate of 60.8% and Trowbridge is at 53.6%, so you have alternative centres within reasonable distance if you prefer a different test venue (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet village streets to get clutch control and hill starts nailed. Practice on narrow lanes and junctions, and be ready for occasional farm vehicles and parked cars near the village centre. When you move to test routes, spend time on the approach into Yeovil and on any dual carriageways you encounter. Work on independent driving and following directions, as exam routes around Yeovil often require concentration over longer stretches.
Choosing an Instructor in Milborne Port
With only two instructors locally, check availability early and book a regular slot. Ask potential instructors about their experience with Yeovil test routes and where they do pickups around Milborne Port. Expect lessons to be around £40 per hour on average, though some instructors may offer block-booking discounts. Make sure any instructor is fully qualified and shows clear plans for your progress.
Lesson Costs in Milborne Port
Local driving lessons average about 040 per hour in this area. Price can vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and travel time to pick you up from more remote addresses.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and begin lessons as soon as you feel ready. Book and pass the theory test before arranging the practical at Yeovil, which handles most tests for Milborne Port learners. Your instructor will help assess when you are ready to book the practical. Remember that instructor availability and test-centre dates will affect how soon you complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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