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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£45/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Farnborough (4.7 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.7%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Yateley. Prices range from £34.00 to £60.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 115 reviews.

12
Instructors
£45/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
115 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Hayley
5.4 mi

Hayley

Church Crookham
5.0
30 reviews
Automatic 120 min
Mini

Hayley's helped over 400 students pass their driving test, many on their first attempt. Based in Church Crookham, Hampshire, she's a fully qualified …

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Basil Steven-Fountain
3.1 mi

Basil

Camberley
5.0
21 reviews
Manual 60 min Weekends

If you learn with Basil, you'll get a patient, friendly instructor who's been teaching in the Camberley area since 2012. He's fully independent now, …

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Billie Smith
3.1 mi

Billie

Camberley
5.0
16 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Billie Smith has been on the DVSA Approved Register of Driving Instructors for 20 years, training drivers of all abilities across the southeast of En…

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Matt Whatley
1 mi

Matt

Blackwater, Camberley
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Matt Whatley runs QA Motoring School with a high first-time pass rate that's well above the national average. He's built his reputation on customer s…

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3.9 mi

Gabriella

Farnborough
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 90 min

Gabriella, or Gabs as her students call her, is a friendly female driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire. She's been teaching people to d…

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£60 /hour
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Paul Clarke
3.1 mi

Paul

Camberley
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 120 min
Vauxhall Corsa

Hi, I'm Paul Clarke. I run Clarke's School of Motoring, and I'm a DSA approved driving instructor. I've been teaching people to drive around Camberle…

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£41 /hour
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3.2 mi

Helen

Surrey
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Helen is the driving instructor and founder of Surrey Downs Driving Academy, with over 20 years of experience. She keeps things calm and relaxed, and…

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IR
6.5 mi

Ian

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

Ian Roger is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Aldershot. He's a fully qualified ADI with over four years of experience, and he's built a …

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£47 /hour
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Gavin House
2.8 mi

Gavin

Farnborough
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Focus

Hi, I'm Gavin House. I'm a fully qualified driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire, and I've been teaching people to drive for quite a few…

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£45 /hour
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IC
6 mi

Ian

Bracknell
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ian Clark runs Pass 1st Time (Or 2nd), a driving school in Bracknell. He's a fully qualified instructor with years of experience, and he's got a real…

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Alif
3.9 mi

Alif

Farnborough
4.9
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris

Alif is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Farnborough. He's part of Road Skills Driving School, where he helps learners build confid…

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Jade
8 mi

Jade

Ascot
4.5
2 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

If you learn with Jade, expect a friendly, supportive approach that feels like you're out with a mate who's teaching you to drive. He's calm, patient…

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Learning to Drive in Yateley

Learning to drive in Yateley feels suburban and practical. Roads mix quiet residential streets and busier through routes like Reading Road (A327). Lessons often head towards Farnborough for test practice. With just four local instructors, lessons can book up quickly, so plan ahead.

Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough

The nearest DVSA test centre is Farnborough, about 4.7 miles away by road. Expect a busy centre that conducts roughly 3,026 tests a year, so weekday and evening bookings can fill fast. Many learners from Yateley practise on Reading Road and A327 approaches before their Farnborough test.

49.7%
Overall Pass Rate
52.0%
Male Pass Rate
47.4%
Female Pass Rate
4.7 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Farnborough has a pass rate of 49.7%, higher than the national average of 47.3%. Male pass rate at Farnborough is 52% and female pass rate is 47.4%. These figures show a modest advantage over the national average. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter streets around Yateley High Street before tackling Reading Road and A327. Expect commuter traffic towards Farnborough during morning and evening peaks, and practise merging and lane discipline for those runs. Yateley Common has narrow lanes and blind bends, so slow down and pick safe gaps. Work on roundabout entries at local junctions to build confidence for test routes.

Choosing an Instructor in Yateley

Look for an instructor who knows Farnborough test routes and Yateley streets, as local experience matters. With only four instructors listed in Yateley, check availability and recent pupil feedback. Ask about lesson structure, pass rates and whether the instructor will take you to Farnborough for mock tests.

Lesson Costs in Yateley

There is no local average lesson price provided in the data for Yateley. Lesson costs here depend on instructor experience, lesson length, and whether the instructor provides the car for the test. Expect prices to vary, so get quotes from all four local instructors and compare what is included.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence online before you book lessons or the theory test. Start lessons on residential roads and then move to Reading Road (A327) and A327 junctions for higher-speed practice. Book your theory and then the practical at Farnborough, which is about 4.7 miles from Yateley. Keep a log of lessons to track progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest driving test centre to Yateley is Farnborough, 4.7 miles away by road.
There are 4 driving instructors listed in Yateley in the provided data.
Farnborough, the nearest test centre for Yateley, has a pass rate of 49.7%, above the national average of 47.3%.
There is no local average price supplied for Yateley in the data.
The data does not include an average learning time for Yateley.
Farnborough runs about 3,026 tests a year, indicating regular test slots are available, but peak demand can reduce immediate availability.
Yes, practising on Reading Road (A327) is recommended because it features the higher-speed and junction work you'll meet en route to Farnborough.
Farnborough's pass rate is 49.7%, which is higher than Reading and Guildford, both listed at 46.3%.
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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