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Some instructors covering Shepton Mallet
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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…
Justin
Justin is a friendly, fully qualified DVSA driving instructor based in Glastonbury. He qualified in June 2021 and has been working full time to help …
Sandi
Sandi is an experienced female driving instructor based in Bruton, Somerset. She's been teaching for over twenty years, including seven as a fully qu…
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…
Simon
Simon Wareham runs ABS School of Motoring, which he started back in 2004. He's taught a wide range of ages over the years, with many of his students …
Teresa
Hi, I'm Teresa. I run Drive TV School of Motoring, and I've been helping people learn to drive around Street, Somerset for a while now. I teach in a …
Learning to Drive in Shepton Mallet
Learning to drive in Shepton Mallet feels like a small-town experience. There are no registered instructors listed in the town, so most learners travel to nearby centres for tests and lessons. The area sits in the South West and many lessons involve longer drives out of town to reach test centres. Early lessons are often on quieter streets, with busier roads once you head towards Trowbridge or Yeovil.
Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge
The nearest DVSA test centre is Trowbridge, about 16.6 miles from Shepton Mallet. Trowbridge recorded a 53.6% pass rate, with 56% for men and 51.9% for women, and conducted 401 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Expect to allow extra time for the drive to the centre and for parking when you arrive on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Trowbridge's 53.6% pass rate sits above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). The male pass rate at Trowbridge is 56% and the female pass rate is 51.9%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Yeovil shows a 52.1% pass rate and Bristol (Brislington) shows 48.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). These figures indicate local test centres generally perform at or above the national average, so practising on test routes nearby is useful.
Local Driving Tips
Plan lessons that include the drive to the nearest test centres, since test days will take you out of town. Practise longer runs so you are comfortable with sustained driving and navigation. Work on junctions, lane discipline and parking that match the style of nearby towns. Leave extra time for the journey to the test centre on the day, and practise driving in busier periods to build confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Shepton Mallet
There are no registered instructors listed for Shepton Mallet, so look for instructors in Trowbridge, Yeovil or Bristol. Check that instructors are ADI qualified and that they will cover the drive to test centres. Expect prices to vary more where instructors travel from further afield or include test-day trips. Ask about pass rates and experience on routes used by the Trowbridge centre.
Lesson Costs in Shepton Mallet
No local average lesson price is available for Shepton Mallet. Costs in this area are influenced by instructor travel to your location, the distance to test centres and whether you book block lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence first, then book lessons with an ADI in a nearby town. Study for and pass the theory test before booking your practical test at Trowbridge, Yeovil or Bristol. Once you pass the practical test at your chosen centre you will receive your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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