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Some instructors covering North Cadbury
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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
Learning to Drive in North Cadbury
Learning to drive around North Cadbury means practising on quiet country lanes and a few busy A-roads. You will get used to narrow hedged lanes, farm vehicles and the occasional A303 junction. Lessons often combine village roads with short runs towards Yeovil to build confidence for test routes. Local character is rural and relaxed, with regular changes in surface and sightlines.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
Yeovil DVSA test centre is about 7.9 miles from North Cadbury, an easy drive along local lanes and A-roads. Expect standard theory and practical testing facilities and a mix of rural and urban test routes. Yeovil runs around 5,190 tests a year and has a 52.1% pass rate. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Yeovil's pass rate of 52.1% sits above the national average of 47.3%. The male pass rate at Yeovil is 54.5% and the female rate is 49.9%, showing a modest gap between genders. Nearby centres like Dorchester and Taunton record higher rates, 60.8% and 57.2% respectively. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter lanes heading south from the village to build car control and comfort. Practice pulling in and reversing into farm gateways, as you will see these often on local roads. Spend time on the approach to the A303 junction so you can judge gaps at higher speeds. Use short runs towards Yeovil to practise roundabout maneuvering and lane discipline. Expect parked cars on village streets and slow tractors on main local routes, so plan patience into your drives.
Choosing an Instructor in North Cadbury
There is only one local instructor listed in the area, so availability can be limited and you should book lessons early. Look for an instructor who knows Yeovil test routes and rural manoeuvres, and who can provide a clear lesson plan. Expect average lesson prices around £40 and ask about block-booking discounts and cancellation policies. A good instructor will give honest feedback and local route practice.
Lesson Costs in North Cadbury
Average lesson prices in North Cadbury are about £40 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you buy block bookings or single lessons. Expect higher costs for intensive courses or lessons outside normal hours.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you start lessons, then book your theory test. Take regular lessons, including practice on A-roads near the village and mock tests on Yeovil routes. Once your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Yeovil and complete the driving test to get your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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