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Some instructors covering Rogerstone
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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 …
Russell
Russell Simmons runs Pass R Uss Driving School in Newport with a first-time pass rate of 77%, well above the industry average. He's a fully qualified…
Martyn
Martyn Chappell runs Martyn-RED Driving School, a friendly and reliable driving school based in Newport. He's your local specialist, offering top-qua…
Richard
Richard Watt is a friendly, fully qualified ADI who runs his own independent LDC driving school in Newport. He's been specially trained by LDC in the…
Richard
Richard Sidnell runs Skids School of Motoring, a small individual company he established in 2005. He's based in Newport and covers the surrounding ar…
Fran
Fran Woods has helped over eight years of students in Cardiff become confident drivers. She runs a female-led driving school that's known for its fri…
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…
Learning to Drive in Rogerstone
Rogerstone sits just north of Newport and feels like a small suburb with quick links to the M4. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets with short stretches of faster roads like the A467. You will find a small pool of instructors, so local knowledge counts when picking one. Expect a local feel and routes that get you to Newport test centre quickly.
Nearest Test Centre: Newport (Gwent)
Newport test centre is the nearest practical option, about 3.8 miles away from Rogerstone. The centre runs around 2,864 tests a year, so it is busy during peak times (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Tests cover local dual carriageways and roundabouts, so your instructor will take you on those roads in lessons. Bring your provisional licence and arrive with time to spare for paperwork.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Newport test centre records a pass rate of 52.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), which sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Newport have a pass rate of 57.1% and female candidates 48.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres show small variation, with Newport (Gwent) at 53% and Cardiff (Llanishen) at 46% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start practice on quiet estate streets before moving onto the A467 and the roundabouts near Rogerstone. Busy periods on the M4 create queues that affect slip-road joins, so practise merges and lane discipline. Pay attention at Rogerstone roundabout and roundabout approaches, as lane choice matters. Expect pedestrians and cyclists near the local shops, so be ready to stop. Your instructor will often take you through Newport town centre for test-style traffic and junction work.
Choosing an Instructor in Rogerstone
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 your provisional driving licence first, then book and study for your theory test. Start lessons with a local ADI who will take you from estate roads to the A467 and M4 slip-roads. When ready, book your practical test at Newport test centre and try a mock test with your instructor beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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