Driving Instructors in Trowbridge

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Instructors
5
Avg Price
£50/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Trowbridge (0.2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
53.6%
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There are 5 driving instructors in Trowbridge. The average price is £50 per hour. The average rating is 4.7 stars from 9 reviews.

5
Instructors
£50/hr
Avg Price
4.7 / 5
9 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Best Driving Instructors in Trowbridge

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Peter Davis
9.9 mi

Peter Davis

Newbury
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Peter Davis is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience, helping learners in Newbury and the surrounding areas become co…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£50 /hour
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Nick Cornish
9.9 mi

Nick Cornish

Newbury
4.4
7 reviews
Manual 60 min
Vauxhall Corsa

Nick Cornish has been teaching people to drive for over 38 years and really knows his stuff. He started the Nick Cornish School of Motoring and has b…

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Jamie Wilkins
0 mi

Jamie Wilkins

Trowbridge
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jamie Wilkins is an Approved Driving Instructor with over 16 years of experience. In that time he’s helped hundreds of learners become safe, confiden…

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Steph Longden
5.2 mi

Steph Longden

Melksham
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Steph Longden is a friendly, professional female Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a great local reputation. She focuses on safety, confidence a…

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Simon
9.9 mi

Simon

Devizes
Manual & Auto 60 min

Simon runs Simons Driving School in Devizes, Wiltshire, offering friendly, down to earth driving lessons in Devizes and the surrounding villages. He …

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Learning to Drive in Trowbridge

Learning to drive in Trowbridge feels local and manageable. Lessons tend to stay close to town, so you can practise in traffic you will actually meet on test day. The town sits in the South West and has a small pool of instructors, so lessons can feel personal. You will get a mix of quiet residential streets and busier routes near the test centre.

Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge

Trowbridge DVSA test centre is right in town, about 0.2 miles from the centre, so journeys to the test are short and familiar. Expect standard practical tests and a steady schedule, with around 401 tests conducted per year. The centre reports a pass rate of 53.6 percent, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Booking is straightforward if you plan ahead and aim for slots that match your practice times.

53.6%
Overall Pass Rate
56.0%
Male Pass Rate
51.9%
Female Pass Rate
0.2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Trowbridge test centre has a pass rate of 53.6 percent, which sits above the national average of 47.3 percent, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at the centre pass at 56.0 percent and female candidates at 51.9 percent, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres include Chippenham at 51.8 percent and Bristol (Kingswood) at 45.6 percent, which gives local learners a choice of locations. These figures suggest tests around Trowbridge are slightly more favourable than the national picture, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons in quieter residential areas before moving to busier town routes so you build confidence. Practise manoeuvres and independent driving close to the test centre, as the exam route often uses nearby junctions. Time your lessons to include peak periods so you can handle local traffic and pedestrian crossings. Work on roundabout entries and exits, since local junctions can be busy during rush hour. Remember that short trips to the test centre mean fewer unknowns on test day, so a final short lesson nearby can help settle nerves.

Choosing an Instructor in Trowbridge

There are five instructors operating in Trowbridge, so you can compare availability and teaching styles. Expect to pay around £50 for a typical lesson when shopping locally. Look for instructors who offer structured lesson plans, mock tests and familiarity with the Trowbridge test centre. Ask about cancellation policies and whether they include short runs to the test centre before your exam.

Lesson Costs in Trowbridge

Average lesson price in Trowbridge is around £50, which reflects local supply and demand. Travel time, instructor experience and lesson length can affect the price you pay locally.

Getting Started

First get a provisional licence and then book lessons with a local instructor. Use lessons to build competency, then take a practice test or mock test at the Trowbridge centre if the instructor offers one. When you are ready, book your practical test at the Trowbridge DVSA centre, which runs about 401 tests a year. Keep your theory test valid and make sure documents are ready for test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The Trowbridge test centre has a pass rate of 53.6 percent, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are five instructors in Trowbridge.
Average lessons are around £50 locally.
Time to learn varies by student, but most people need a mix of regular lessons and independent practice.
Male candidates have a pass rate of 56.0 percent and female candidates 51.9 percent at Trowbridge, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
The Trowbridge test centre is about 0.2 miles from the town centre.
Chippenham is about 10.6 miles away with a pass rate of 51.8 percent, and Bristol (Kingswood) is 15.9 miles away with a pass rate of 45.6 percent.
Around 401 tests are conducted at the Trowbridge test centre each year.
Many local instructors will offer a lesson that includes a drive to the test centre or a final familiarisation run.
Yes, the Trowbridge centre pass rate of 53.6 percent is higher than the national average of 47.3 percent, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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