Our Radstock instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Radstock
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Matt
Matt Tantram has helped hundreds of learners pass their driving test over nearly 40 years of driving experience. Based in Saltford, he teaches across…
Fiona
Hi, I'm Fiona. I've been driving for over 30 years and I'm a qualified driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. I run Star Drivers, and I focus on…
Sarah
Sarah Costello is a friendly and supportive driving instructor based in Shepton Mallet. She's been teaching for over 10 years and has a real knack fo…
Rachel
Rachel runs a friendly driving school based in Frome, Somerset. She's a DVSA qualified ADI instructor who offers manual driving lessons, and she's kn…
Paul
Paul Simmons is a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Midsomer Norton. He's been teaching for a while and offers everything from weekly lessons…
Rachel
Rachel Coward is a driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, running Freedom School of Motoring. She's DSA approved and check tested regul…
Rowan
Hi, I'm Rowan. I've been teaching people to drive around Bath for over 9 years now, and I run my own company, Rowans School of Motoring. I'm a patien…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Watt. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Bath, and I've been teaching people to drive around the BA2…
Jamie
Jamie Wilkins is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 16 years of experience. In that time he’s helped hundreds of learners become safe, confiden…
Learning to Drive in Radstock
Radstock sits in the South West and feels like a small town with easy access to Bath and Trowbridge. Learning here means a mix of narrow high streets and nearby country lanes. You will spend time practising junctions and hill starts as you head out towards the A362. Lessons have a local, practical feel rather than city traffic training.
Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge
Trowbridge test centre is about 10 miles from Radstock and is the nearest DVSA centre for most local learners. Expect a standard modern centre with practical and theory testing on-site. The centre handled 401 tests in 2024-2025 and records a 53.6% pass rate. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Trowbridge's pass rate is 53.6%, higher than the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Trowbridge pass at 56% and female candidates at 51.9%, showing a modest gap by gender. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Bristol centres report lower pass rates, at 45.6% and 48.3%, which may affect where learners choose to book. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons focusing on clutch control and hill starts because Radstock has several short steep streets. Practice joining and leaving the A362 and A367, they are common routes out of town. Expect farm vehicles on country lanes, so be ready to slow and signal early. Spend time on roundabout technique near the high street and on lane discipline for single-carriageway sections.
Choosing an Instructor in Radstock
There is only one driving instructor recorded in Radstock, so availability may be limited and booking early helps. Look for an ADI with proper qualifications and a modern dual-controlled car. Ask about pass rates for their pupils and if they offer package discounts or mock tests at Trowbridge. Consider lessons in nearby towns if you need a wider choice or more flexible times.
Lesson Costs in Radstock
Local lesson prices vary by instructor experience and the car used, and there is no local average price listed. Expect costs to rise if you travel to Bristol for lessons or need evening and weekend slots. Block bookings and intensive courses often change the per-hour rate.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons, that lets you legally start driving with an instructor. Book and pass your theory test when you feel ready, then focus lessons on the practical manoeuvres and independent driving sections. When you and your instructor are confident, book a practical test at Trowbridge or a nearby centre. Bring normal documents to the test and arrive familiar with the local junctions and A362 approach roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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