Our Rogerstone 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Rogerstone
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Mike
Mike is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and the driving force behind Chequered Flag Driving School. He has built a strong reputation for relaxed, …
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 …
John
John teaches with MSM Driving School and is known for being calm, patient and really easy to get on with. He specialises in intensive driving courses…
Alan
Alan is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Danescourt, Cardiff, with over 20 years of patient, professional tuition. He runs a famil…
Naeem
Naeem teaches with 1st Steer Driving School and has a great knack for helping people learn quickly and save money. He offers both manual and automati…
Glenn
Glenn has been teaching people to drive for 14 years and really knows how to put learners at ease. He keeps lessons relaxed and friendly, and works a…
Rebecca Jones
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 …
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
There are eight instructors listed locally, so check availability early if you have specific time needs. Look for an ADI who knows the A467 and routes to Newport test centre, not just someone with low prices. Expect to pay around the local average of £38 an hour, and ask about block-book discounts and pass rates on request. Choose someone who tailors lessons to weak areas and offers mock tests at the test centre.
Lesson Costs in Rogerstone
Average hour-long lessons in Rogerstone sit at about £38. Prices vary with instructor experience, vehicle type, and whether you book single lessons or blocks.
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