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Rafael
Rafael is a friendly, patient driving instructor who runs RAS Driving School, offering automatic lessons in Cambridge and Bedford. He's a fully quali…
Anthony
Over 420 learners have passed their test with Anthony since he started teaching in 2010. Based in Cambridgeshire, he's known for giving excellent gui…
Cristian
Cristian has helped numerous students pass their driving test first time, with many praising his calm and patient approach. Based in Cambridge, he's …
Kevin
Kevin Meadows is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Cambridge. He's been teaching learner drivers as a fully qualified instructor …
Learning to Drive in Swavesey
Swavesey sits in the East of England, roughly eight miles from Cambridge. Learning to drive here means you will often travel to nearby centres for tests and lessons. There are no driving instructors listed in Swavesey itself, so you may need to look in Cambridge or further afield. Expect a mix of short local journeys and trips into town for test practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Cambridge (Brookmount Court)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Cambridge (Brookmount Court), about 8.2 miles from Swavesey. That centre ran 8,552 tests in 2024-2025 and has a pass rate of 49.9%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Allow time for the drive to Cambridge on test day and aim to do at least one full practice run from Swavesey to Brookmount Court.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Cambridge (Brookmount Court) posts a pass rate of 49.9%, which is above the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 52% and female candidates at 48% at that centre. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres include Cambridge at 50.7% and Peterborough at 45.6%, useful if you need alternative booking options. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Plan lessons that finish in Cambridge so you get used to the route to the test centre. Practice paperwork and directions on the drive to Brookmount Court so you arrive calm and on time. If you need extra practice, consider booking sessions that include both village roads and busier town approaches. Ask any instructor you hire about common local manoeuvres and test routes used by Cambridge examiners. Try a full mock test from Swavesey to the centre to check timings and nerves.
Choosing an Instructor in Swavesey
There are no instructors listed in Swavesey, so widen your search to Cambridge and neighbouring towns. Pick an instructor who knows the Cambridge (Brookmount Court) routes and who will accompany you on a test-route practice drive. Expect to pay travel time or a slightly higher rate if the instructor is coming from Cambridge. Check recent reviews and confirm lesson lengths and cancellation policies before you book.
Lesson Costs in Swavesey
Local average lesson price is not available for Swavesey in the provided data. Costs here will be affected by instructor travel, lesson length and whether you need additional test-route practice in Cambridge.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and start theory revision while you arrange lessons. Book and pass the theory and hazard perception tests before you can take the practical test at Cambridge. Arrange lessons in Cambridge or with an instructor who will drive you to Brookmount Court for at least one mock test. Once you pass the practical, send your pass certificate to the DVSA to receive your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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