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Nick
Nick Salzen is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with a brilliant track record. He has passed five advanced driving tests, including DIA, ROSPA and …
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…
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 …
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 Templecombe
Learning to drive around Templecombe means practising on quiet village streets and faster A-road sections. You will spend time on the A357 and near the A303 if you head towards Yeovil or Yeovil Junction. Local town centre roads are narrow, with passing places and occasional farm traffic. Lessons suit learners who like a mix of calm roads and short A-road stretches.
Nearest Test Centre: Yeovil
Yeovil test centre is the nearest, about 11.8 miles from Templecombe. Expect a mix of town and A-road routes on the practical test and a high throughput of tests, roughly 5,190 a year. The local pass rate at Yeovil is 52.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male and female pass rates 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%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That gap suggests learners here do slightly better than average at nearby test routes, which include a mix of A-road driving and town junctions. Men pass at 54.5% and women at 49.9% in Yeovil, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Dorchester and Trowbridge nearby have pass rates of 60.8% and 53.6% respectively, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet Templecombe side streets before moving onto the A357. Pay attention at the station area and any level crossing, and practise pulling in safely for agricultural vehicles. Roundabout practice near junctions onto the A303 will help with test confidence. Watch for narrow lanes and hidden driveways around hamlets, and practise hill starts on local inclines. Plan lessons to include a full drive towards Yeovil so you know the test routes and junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Templecombe
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons or the theory test. Start with regular one-hour lessons, build to longer drives that include the A357 and trips towards Yeovil. Book your theory test early and when you feel ready, arrange the practical at Yeovil test centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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