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Some instructors covering Ramsey
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Ian
Ian Pippard is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI No 265166) and runs Kingsfleet School of Motoring in Felixstowe. He has many years of experien…
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark. I've been teaching people to drive around Colchester and the Essex coast for a few years now, and I really enjoy helping new drivers ge…
Chiran
Hi, I'm Chiran. I've been teaching people to drive around Ipswich for over three years now, and I still really enjoy it. I'm a fully qualified DVSA a…
Carl
Hi, I'm Carl Isaac. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Ipswich. I've been …
Guy
Guy Cormack runs Apollo Motoring School in Ipswich. He's been a driving instructor for over 25 years, having worked with BSM and Ability before start…
Terry
Terry runs Alliance School of Motoring, a well established driving school in Suffolk. He's been teaching for years, and his instructors are all fully…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Ipswich, and I help people learn to drive safely and efficiently. I'm fully qualified …
Learning to Drive in Ramsey
Learning to drive in Ramsey feels more rural than in nearby towns. You are a short drive from Ipswich test centre, so many local learners train with that test route in mind. There are just four local instructors, so lessons can feel personal and familiar. Expect quiet local streets and some nearby test routes into busier urban roads.
Nearest Test Centre: Ipswich
Ipswich test centre is about 7.1 miles from Ramsey, the nearest practical centre for most learners. Ipswich had a pass rate of 47.7% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)) and ran 7,950 tests in the 2024-2025 period (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Male candidates passed at 51.3% and female candidates at 44.3% at Ipswich (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Expect a mix of suburban and town driving on the test routes near Ipswich.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Ipswich's pass rate of 47.7% sits very close to the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Nearby Clacton-on-Sea reported 44.0% and Colchester reported 36.8%, which is notably lower (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Male and female pass rates at Ipswich show a gap, 51.3% versus 44.3% respectively (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). These figures suggest test outcomes vary between centres, so pick practice routes that match your chosen centre.
Local Driving Tips
Start your lessons on quiet residential streets, then move onto lanes and minor roads to build car control. Practice junctions and roundabouts regularly so you can handle the busier approaches around Ipswich. Work on observation and speed control before you tackle any town centre driving. Ask your instructor to include mock tests that follow Ipswich routes to get used to likely test conditions.
Choosing an Instructor in Ramsey
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post before booking any lessons. Study for and book your theory test while taking regular lessons with one of the local instructors. Arrange practical test bookings at Ipswich when your instructor thinks you are ready, and use mock tests on similar routes beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Ramsey
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