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Some instructors covering Pontyclun
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Dean
Dean runs Drive Learn Achieve and has been teaching people to drive for over 19 years. He's an automatic specialist based in Cardiff and has built a …
Steve
Steve Cabble is a driving instructor based in Bridgend, offering lessons at £28 per hour. He's got a relaxed yet professional approach, and he puts y…
Karl
Karl's an experienced driving instructor based in Pontyclun, fully qualified and DVSA approved. He's got an up-to-date DBS check and covers Pontyclun…
Richard
Hi, I'm Richard Hughes. I've been teaching people to drive around Pontypridd for over 20 years now, and I still really enjoy it. I run RH School of M…
Ian
Ian Wilcox runs I Will Drive, a friendly local driving school that has been helping learners of all ages since 2008. He is a fully qualified Approved…
Andrew
Andrew Osmand is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Hamilton. I've been teaching people to drive around Bridgend since 2006, and I offer both manual and automatic lessons. I've helped hun…
Rebecca
Rebecca Jones runs Bloomin´ Learners, an independent driving school based in Cardiff. She is a fully qualified and approved driving instructor with m…
Steve
Steve has been teaching people to drive in Cardiff for over 35 years and has a great reputation for being patient, calm and friendly. His school has …
Neil
Neil Thomas is a fully qualified ADI running his own independent LDC driving school in Cardiff. He's been specially trained by LDC in their unique LD…
Anthony
Anthony runs Coles Driving Academy in Cardiff, and he's got a team of both male and female instructors to help you learn. They offer manual and autom…
Krista
Krista is a friendly, patient female driving instructor who keeps lessons relaxed and supportive. She is DSA registered and DBS cleared, and she want…
Learning to Drive in Pontyclun
Learning to drive in Pontyclun gives you small town roads with quick access to Llantrisant and Cardiff. Lessons often move from quiet residential streets onto the A473 for faster traffic practice. You will meet a mix of commuter traffic and local lanes. It is a practical place to learn both town and semi-rural driving skills.
Nearest Test Centre: Llantrisant
The nearest DVSA test centre is Llantrisant, about 2.9 miles away, so most practical tests are close by. Expect routes that include short dual carriageway stretches and village junctions near Llantrisant. The centre had a 55% pass rate in 2024-2025, and it ran about 2,811 tests that year. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Llantrisant’s 55% pass rate sits above the national average of 47.3%, so local candidates tend to do better on test day. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Llantrisant passed at 57.8% while female candidates passed at 52.2% in 2024-2025. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres show similar performance, with Bridgend at 51.3% and Cardiff at 53% in the same period. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet estate roads to build clutch and steering control before tackling the A473. Watch for the railway at Pontyclun station and plan for shorter gaps during peak commute times. Practice lane discipline and mirror checks on the faster roads into Llantrisant where tests often include dual carriageway sections. Be ready for narrow lanes and farm vehicles on routes away from the main road. Work on roundabout entries and exits as you will meet several on routes toward Llantrisant and Cardiff.
Choosing an Instructor in Pontyclun
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence on the GOV.UK website before you start lessons. Book and pass the theory test, including the hazard perception section, then begin regular practical lessons. Once your instructor feels you are ready, book a practical test at Llantrisant or a nearby centre. Keep practice logs and do mock tests on local routes to build confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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