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Some instructors covering Sparkford
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Stuart
Hi, I'm Stuart Field. I run Ahead of the Field, a family driving school in Yeovil. We've been teaching people to drive here for years, and we're real…
Pete
Hi, I'm Pete Giles. I've been an approved driving instructor (ADI) for a while now, and I run my driving school in Yeovil and the surrounding areas. …
Bryan
Bryan runs a well-established driving school in Yeovil and Sherborne. He's a DVSA certified driving instructor with a Fleet qualification, and he's b…
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 …
Andy
Andy Owen has been helping learners pass their driving test for years, using the LD System he's specially trained in. Based in Sherborne, he covers a…
Graham
Graham Northover is a DSA approved driving instructor based in Yeovil. He runs his own School of Motoring, offering lessons that are tailored to suit…
James
James Walker is a friendly, fully qualified ADI who runs his own LDC driving school in Yeovil. He's based in East Coker and covers a wide area includ…
Simon
Simon Hunter is a friendly, fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor based in Yeovil. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been …
Konrad
Hi, I'm Konrad Gurzynski. I'm a driving instructor based in Yeovil, working under the LDC driving school franchise. I've been specially trained by LD…
Magdy
Magdy is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor who runs Magdys School of Motoring in Yeovil. He's been a professional driver since 1999 and …
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…
Learning to Drive in Sparkford
Learning to drive around Sparkford feels rural and practical. Roads are mostly quiet village lanes with the A303 close by, so you'll need to get used to both slow country roads and fast trunk-road traffic. Local driving lessons often include practise for junctions on the A303 and approaches into Yeovil. You will find a relaxed pace here, but tests are taken a short drive away.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
Yeovil test centre is the nearest practical choice, about 6.8 miles from Sparkford, so expect a 15 to 25 minute drive depending on traffic. The centre has a pass rate of 52.1% for the period shown, and it handles around 5,190 tests a year. Male and female pass rates at Yeovil are 54.5% and 49.9% respectively. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Yeovil's pass rate of 52.1% sits above the national average of 47.3%, which suggests learners here do slightly better than average. Male learners at Yeovil pass at 54.5% while female learners pass at 49.9%, showing a modest gap between genders. Nearby Dorchester and Taunton report higher pass rates of 60.8% and 57.2% respectively, so some learners travel to those centres for tests. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable joining and leaving the A303, as you will use it for shifts between Sparkford and Yeovil. Village lanes are narrow and often have farm traffic, so watch for tractors and be ready to give way. Practice angle and bay parking on quieter streets in Sparkford before heading to busier areas near Yeovil. Roundabouts near Yeovil can be busy at peak times, so rehearse lane choice and mirror checks. Keep an eye on changing light and weather; fog can build on stretches of the A303 in early mornings.
Choosing an Instructor in Sparkford
There is only one local instructor listed in Sparkford, so availability may be limited and you might need lessons in Yeovil. Ask about pass rates, lesson structure, and if they use dual controls for all sessions. Expect to pay around the local average but compare hourly and block-booking rates before committing. If you need flexible timing for work or school, check how often they can travel to Sparkford.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then start lessons with a registered instructor or a qualified supervisor. Book and pass your theory test, then arrange practical lessons that include routes used by Yeovil test centre. Once you and your instructor feel ready, book the practical test at Yeovil and take the test there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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