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Some instructors covering Warminster
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Geoff
Geoff Harvey has a 75% first-time pass rate, with 97% of his pupils now holding their licence. He's been a fully qualified ADI for 17 years, based in…
Chris
Chris is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Trowbridge. He's registered by the DVSA and runs his own independent driving school,…
Peter
Hi, I'm Peter Skelton. I run an independent driving school that's been helping learners in Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke and the surrounding areas f…
Peter
Peter Davis is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 10 years of experience, helping learners in Newbury and the surrounding areas become co…
Rachel
Rachel runs a friendly driving school based in Frome, Somerset. She's a DVSA qualified ADI instructor who offers manual driving lessons, and she's kn…
James
James Sharrock is a driving instructor based in Warminster, offering lessons and courses through the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by t…
Rachel
Rachel Coward is a driving instructor with over 15 years of experience, running Freedom School of Motoring. She's DSA approved and check tested regul…
Jamie
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…
Kate
Kate Andrews is a friendly, patient driving instructor who's been teaching since 2005. She's fully qualified and DVSA registered, and she specialises…
Learning to Drive in Warminster
Learning to drive around Warminster mixes quiet country lanes with short runs on the A36 and A350 into nearby towns. Lessons tend to cover narrow high street driving, roundabouts near the town centre and short dual carriageway stretches towards Trowbridge. With only three local instructors, expect a more personal teaching style but limited choice. You will travel out to nearby test centres for the exam.
Nearest Test Centre: Trowbridge
Trowbridge is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 7.7 miles away by road, often reached via the A350. It ran around 401 tests last year and has a pass rate of 53.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Tests are usually weekday appointments, so plan travel time and a practice drive to the centre beforehand. Expect standard test routes that include town roads and short A-road sections.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Trowbridge's pass rate of 53.6% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Trowbridge passed at about 56%, and female candidates at about 51.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Chippenham shows 51.8% and Salisbury 48.3%, both within a few miles' drive (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That spread suggests learners from Warminster often do better than the national average when they travel to local centres.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets before tackling the A36 towards Salisbury or the A350 towards Trowbridge. Practice hill starts and junctions away from the town centre where traffic is lighter. Get comfortable with narrow high street parking and single-lane roundabouts near the town centre. Drive a practice route to Trowbridge test centre at least once so you know the junctions and parking. Watch for agricultural vehicles on rural lanes, and expect faster traffic when you join the A-roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Warminster
With only three instructors in town, availability can be limited so book in advance. Expect to pay around £50 per hour on average for lessons in this area. Look for an ADI who knows local test routes and the drive to Trowbridge well. Ask if they offer mock tests and familiarity runs to the test centre.
Lesson Costs in Warminster
Local lessons average about 050 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you buy block bookings or one-off sessions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book and pass the theory test before taking the practical. Arrange lessons with a local instructor and plan a few lessons that end with a drive to Trowbridge so you know the route. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical at Trowbridge and aim for a mock test beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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