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Some instructors covering Taunton
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Ian
Ian Canney is a friendly driving instructor who runs I Cann Drive in Taunton, Somerset. He's an ADI with a growing reputation for quality and reliabi…
John
John Burnett is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 20 years of experience, based in Taunton. In that time he's helped more than 1,000 learn…
Greg
Greg Gibbs has been specially trained by LDC in the use of the LD System and the latest student-centred learning techniques. He's a fully qualified G…
Matthew
Matthew Willis is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Taunton. He's been specially traine…
Rebecca
Hi, I'm Rebecca Squire. I'm an Approved Driving Instructor with the DVSA, and I run Taunton School of Motoring. My lessons are all about you, the lea…
Graham
Graham Tuffey is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Taunton. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been special…
Trevor
Trevor Lee is a friendly local driving instructor covering Bridgwater, Taunton, Street, Minehead and North Petherton. He teaches in a modern dual-con…
Steve
Steve Chillingworth is an independent driving instructor based in Bridgwater and Taunton. He's a DSA registered and approved instructor who focuses o…
Learning to Drive in Taunton
Learning to drive in Taunton feels practical and local. Lessons move between quiet residential streets and faster roads onto the M5, so you build a range of skills. Only three instructors work in the immediate area, which gives lessons a neighbourly feel but can mean limited availability. You get short drives to the test centre from most parts of town.
Nearest Test Centre: Taunton
Taunton test centre is roughly 1.2 miles from the town centre, so travel time is low for most learners. Expect a mix of town and dual-carriageway routes on test days, with around 5,930 tests held over the year. The centre's pass rate is 57.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Book early if you need a specific date or time.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Taunton's test centre pass rate is 57.2%, well above the national average of 47.3%, showing stronger local outcomes (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates here pass at about 61.1% and female candidates at about 54%, reflecting a modest gap in results (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Yeovil and Weston-super-Mare record lower pass rates at 52.1% and 51.1% respectively, which suggests Taunton performs better in this area (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons in quieter roads off Priory Bridge Road or around the town centre to build confidence before trying the M5 approaches. Expect parked cars and narrow lanes in older streets near the Market House, so practise hill starts and tight turns. Work on roundabout technique at The Parkway and the Silk Mills area, they come up on many local test routes. Practice joining and leaving the M5 during quieter times to get used to merging at speed. Aim for a mix of town, suburban and faster roads in each block of lessons.
Choosing an Instructor in Taunton
With only three instructors listed locally, availability can be limited so book early. Check whether an instructor offers motorway practice and mock tests at the Taunton centre. Ask about their experience with local routes and test routes around the town centre and M5 approaches. Expect to travel slightly further or take blocks of lessons if local slots are full.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence, then prepare for the theory test before booking practical lessons. Most learners take regular lessons around town and on the M5 approaches to cover all test scenarios. When ready, book your practical test at Taunton test centre, which is about 1.2 miles from central Taunton. Passing your practical test leads straight to a full driving licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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