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Carl Gorton

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Usually available for new learners

Available soon 5.0★ rated Evenings & weekends
Manual Evenings Weekends Available soon

Vehicle: Kia Ceed

Gender: Male instructor

Lesson duration: 60 minutes

About Carl

Carl Gorton is a DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Weston-super-Mare. He's been teaching learners there since 2017, and has over 10 years of experience in total, having previously worked in West Sussex. Carl's approach is calm and patient, and he never shouts, which makes him a great choice if you're feeling nervous about learning to drive. If you learn with Carl, expect a pressure-free experience in a modern manual Kia Ceed with dual controls. He picks you up locally around Weston-super-Mare and offers flexible scheduling to fit your life. Carl tailors lessons to your pace, whether you're a complete beginner, need a refresher after a break, or are preparing for your test. He also provides test day support with a warm-up lesson and use of his car, and helps with motorway practice on the M5. Students say Carl is incredibly patient and makes them feel at ease from the first lesson. They appreciate his clear explanations and how he builds their confidence, often leading to first-time passes. His pricing is straightforward with block discounts available, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Pricing

£38
per hour
£70
2 hours
£340
10-hour block

Services Offered

Nervous students welcome
Refresher lessons
Test retake support
Intensive courses
Motorway lessons

Availability

Regular Working Hours

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Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Areas Covered

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 1TR • 10 mile coverage radius

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Manual

Carl teaches manual only

Reviews

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Based on 6 reviews

Weston-super-Mare

Mar 18, 2026

Carl was incredibly patient with me as a nervous learner. Never once raised his voice and made me feel at ease from day one. Passed first time thanks to his brilliant teaching!" Weston-super-Mare "Brilliant value for money and Carl's teaching style is spot on. The 10-hour block was perfect for my budget and I felt confident on test day. Highly recommend!" James T.Worle "Hadn't driven for 8 years after moving abroad. Carl's refresher lessons got me back to feeling safe and confident on UK roads. The motorway lesson was especially helpful!" Emma K.Uphill "Passed my test yesterday! Carl's calm approach and the test day package made all the difference. His dual-control Kia Ceed is perfect for learning manual. Thank you!" Michael R.Weston-super-Mare "After failing twice with another instructor, Carl helped me understand where I was going wrong. His patience and clear explanations meant I passed third time. So grateful!" Lucy H.BS23 Area "Fantastic instructor who really knows the local test routes. The intensive course was exactly what I needed to get test-ready quickly. Professional and friendly service." Tom B.

Worle

Mar 18, 2026

Brilliant value for money and Carl's teaching style is spot on. The 10-hour block was perfect for my budget and I felt confident on test day. Highly recommend!" James T.

Uphill

Mar 18, 2026

Hadn't driven for 8 years after moving abroad. Carl's refresher lessons got me back to feeling safe and confident on UK roads. The motorway lesson was especially helpful!" Emma K.

Weston-super-Mare

Mar 18, 2026

Passed my test yesterday! Carl's calm approach and the test day package made all the difference. His dual-control Kia Ceed is perfect for learning manual. Thank you!" Michael R.

Sarah M.

Mar 18, 2026

After failing twice with another instructor, Carl helped me understand where I was going wrong. His patience and clear explanations meant I passed third time. So grateful!" Lucy H.BS23 Area

Weston-super-Mare

Mar 18, 2026

Fantastic instructor who really knows the local test routes. The intensive course was exactly what I needed to get test-ready quickly. Professional and friendly service." Tom B.

Frequently Asked Questions

Carl Gorton charges £38.00 per hour for manual driving lessons in Weston-super-Mare.
Yes, Carl Gorton offers evening and weekend lesson slots in the Weston-super-Mare area.
Carl Gorton offers manual driving lessons including nervous driver support, refresher lessons, intensive courses, motorway lessons and test retake preparation.
You can send an enquiry to Carl Gorton through their profile on MyInstructorFinder.
Carl Gorton provides driving lessons in Weston-super-Mare.
Carl Gorton has 6 student reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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