Our Stroud 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.
Some instructors covering Stroud
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David
David is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire. He specialises in automatic tuition and has a real knack for helpin…
Roderick
Roderick Davidson is a friendly, highly qualified automatic driving instructor based around Nailsworth and Stroud in Gloucestershire, where he has li…
Sharon
Sharon Westrup is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years' experience in driver education. She holds the green badge an…
Cathy
Cathy Bolt is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Gloucester. She's a DVSA Grade A female instructor who offers one-to-one manual g…
Tej
Tej Shrestha is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Gloucester. He's licensed by the DVSA and operates under the LDC driving school franc…
Andy
Andy Carroll is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Gloucester. He's been teaching for many years and his students really rate him. He's …
Jack
Jack Picthall has been helping learners in Gloucester pass their tests with the LD System for years. He's an independent LDC driving school instructo…
Brian
Hi, I'm Brian Longden-Thurgood. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Glouces…
Drew
Drew is a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Gloucester, offering calm, professional lessons that focus on building confidence and safety. He'…
Dale
Dale is a friendly carriage driving instructor based in the beautiful Cotswolds, offering a relaxed and memorable experience for learners of all leve…
Learning to Drive in Stroud
Learning to drive in Stroud mixes town and country. You will practice narrow market streets, steep lanes and quieter Cotswold-style roads around Nailsworth and Stonehouse. Lessons often include short stretches of A-road driving and local roundabouts near Ebley. Expect a variety of conditions that build good car control and observation skills.
Nearest Test Centre: Gloucester
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Gloucester, about 6.6 miles away by road. You can expect standard practical and theory test arrangements and regular test dates due to a steady throughput. Gloucester's pass rate sits at 46.8% which gives a sense of local test difficulty, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Travel time varies with traffic, so plan for peak-hour delays when you book.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Gloucester's overall pass rate is 46.8%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 49.3% while female candidates pass at 44.1%, showing a modest gap in outcomes, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Cheltenham and Chippenham report higher pass rates at 51.3% and 51.8% respectively, useful if you are willing to travel to a different centre, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Those differences suggest test centre variation matters more than dramatic regional effects, so practise local routes and exam-style manoeuvres.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on lower-traffic streets around Stroud town centre before moving to the A4135 towards Nailsworth for lane discipline and hill starts. Spend a few lessons practising junctions at Ebley roundabout and the busy High Street approaches, where gaps can be tight. Take time on rural lanes out towards Stonehouse to get comfortable with passing places and blind bends. If you plan to test in Gloucester, drive the A-road route on a few mock runs at similar times to your booked test to get used to traffic flow.
Choosing an Instructor in Stroud
Look for an instructor who knows local test routes around Gloucester and who can arrange mock tests on the same roads. There are five instructors serving Stroud, so ask about their weekly availability and cancellation policy. Expect to pay around the local average of 40 per hour and compare what is included in a block booking. Pick someone patient who can give clear feedback on roundabout technique and junction positioning.
Lesson Costs in Stroud
Average lesson cost in Stroud is 40 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy block bookings or intensive courses. Out-of-hours lessons or weekend slots may cost more.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and then book your theory test before you take many practical lessons. Start lessons with an instructor who knows Stroud town routes and the run to Gloucester test centre. When you and your instructor feel ready, book a practical test at Gloucester or one of the nearby centres. Keep a log of lesson hours and progress so you can judge when to attempt the practical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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