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9
Avg Price
£42/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Bishops Stortford (9.1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
45.1%
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There are 9 driving instructors in Ware. Prices range from £38.00 to £44.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 44 reviews.

9
Instructors
£42/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
44 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Ware driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Ware 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.
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Darsha
7.5 mi

Darsha

Welwyn Garden City
5.0
30 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Darsha is a fully qualified DVSA-approved driving instructor who teaches automatic lessons in Welwyn Garden City and nearby areas, including Stevenag…

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Alison
9.7 mi

Alison

Stevenage
5.0
7 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings

Alison is a friendly, highly experienced female driving instructor with over 20 years in driver education. She runs Alison's Driving School and is kn…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£38 /hour
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Ian Lyle
9.7 mi

Ian

Stevenage
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min

Ian Lyle is an experienced driving instructor based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. He is a registered Driving Standards Agency (DSA) instructor and is …

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JK
9.7 mi

Judy

Stevenage
4.8
6 reviews
Automatic 60 min

Judy Kaplin is an experienced automatic driving instructor based in Stevenage. She is patient, reliable and easy to get along with. Judy teaches a wi…

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Mark Chantler
1.5 mi

Mark

Hertford
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Peugeot 208 GT

Mark Chantler runs L of a Lesson, a friendly driving school based in Hertford. He's been teaching since 2006 and is fully qualified with the DVSA, so…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£44 /hour
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Barry Moor
2.2 mi

Barry

Hertford
Manual 60 min Weekends

Barry Moor runs BJM School of Motoring, which has been helping new drivers in Hertford and Ware since 2000. With over 20 years of experience, he has …

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Buttsy Butler
8.7 mi

Buttsy

Hertfordshire
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
SEAT

Buttsy Butler is an experienced driving instructor with A-S-A-P School of Motoring, which has been established since 1994. The team has over 30 years…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
£43 /hour
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9.7 mi

Maggie

Stevenage
Manual 60 min

Maggie is a DSA Approved Driving Instructor with sixteen years of teaching experience. She trained to a very high standard with LDC driving school an…

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Rhys
9.7 mi

Rhys

Stevenage
Manual 60 min
Ford Fiesta ST Line X

Rhys is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in Stevenage. He's been teaching for over 7 years and runs his own independent school, Rhys…

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Learning to Drive in Ware

Learning to drive in Ware feels local and straightforward. You get a mix of quiet residential streets and the A10 cutting through town, so you practice both slow manoeuvres and faster road work. Lessons by the river near the Mill and around the town centre build confidence before heading towards Bishop's Stortford for a test. There are ten local instructors, so you can usually find someone who knows the town well.

Nearest Test Centre: Bishops Stortford

The nearest DVSA test centre is Bishops Stortford, about 9.1 miles away, so expect a short drive for your practical test. Bishops Stortford runs around 6,749 tests a year, so appointment availability moves at a steady pace, but book early. The centre's pass rate is 45.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), so practising on faster A10 sections and roundabouts helps. Lessons that end with a mock test route to Bishops Stortford give practical confidence.

45.1%
Overall Pass Rate
46.7%
Male Pass Rate
43.7%
Female Pass Rate
9.1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Bishops Stortford's pass rate is 45.1%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 46.7% and female candidates at 43.7% at that centre (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Enfield and Stevenage both report pass rates around 39% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), so Bishops Stortford is comparatively stronger than those centres. Expect local variation by route choice and test-day conditions.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential roads to master clutch control and bay parking before moving onto the A10 through Ware. The high street is narrow and has on-street parking, so practise mirror checks and controlled steering there. River Lea bridges and the stretch towards Hertford can have walkers and cyclists, so learn to judge gaps calmly. Rush-hour traffic towards the A10 junctions can be heavy, so plan lessons outside peak times for initial learning. Try a few mock tests that finish with the drive to Bishops Stortford to get used to longer dual-carriageway sections.

Choosing an Instructor in Ware

Look for an instructor who knows Ware and the approach to Bishops Stortford, and who offers mock test drives on that route. With ten local instructors expect a range of teaching styles and availability, so ask for recent pupil references. Most instructors charge around the local average price, and some offer block discounts or intensive courses. Make sure the instructor is fully ADI registered and shows clear progress plans.

Lesson Costs in Ware

Average lesson price in Ware is around £40 per hour. Prices vary by instructor experience, car type and whether you buy block bookings or single lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Start practical lessons locally, aiming to cover town driving, parking and dual-carriageway work before mock tests. When your instructor feels you are ready, book the practical test at Bishops Stortford and keep a few lessons before the date for a final check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Bishops Stortford, about 9.1 miles from Ware.
Bishops Stortford test centre has a pass rate of 45.1%, which is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA,...
Male candidates have a pass rate of 46.7% and female candidates 43.7% at Bishops Stortford (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025...
There are ten local driving instructors in Ware.
The average lesson price in Ware is around £40 per hour.
Learning time depends on your starting ability and practice frequency, but many learners aim for 40 to 50 hours of lessons plus home practice.
Local pass rates reflect test routes, traffic and candidate mix.
Yes, practising on the A10 through Ware helps build experience of faster traffic and junction decisions.
Two nearby alternatives are Enfield (Innova Business Park) and Stevenage, both around 10 to 10.5 miles away and showing ...
Take mock tests on the exact route to Bishops Stortford and practise manoeuvres in Ware town centre and on the A10.
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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