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Alderney, Poole

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Learning to drive in Alderney, Poole

Driving lessons in Alderney, Poole start from £40 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Poole, around 2 miles away, has a 53% pass rate - in line with the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 5,100 people in the Alderney, Poole area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Alderney, Poole Near You

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£40
from / hr equivalent
1
female instructor
3
offer automatic
9
offer mock tests
16 yrs
avg experience

Terri Whitfield-steele

Female

Poole1 mile

TW
£50-£100per lesson
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Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
10-40 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Chris Matthews

Male

Poole1 mile

CM
£45-£100per lesson
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Experience
30+ years
Avg. to pass
2-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Malcolm Christopher Pinches

Male

Poole1 mile

MC
£40per lesson
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Experience
22+ years
Avg. to pass
30-60 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Alistair Bradford

Male

Poole2 miles

AB
£80-£100per lesson
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Experience
11+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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David Crampton

Male

Bournemouth2 miles

DC
£67.50-£90per lesson
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Experience
6+ years
Avg. to pass
25-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Chris Heaslip

Male

Poole2 miles

CH
£45-£50per hour
Email
Experience
25+ years
Avg. to pass
1-30 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Alderney, Poole

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Alderney, Poole: 6 local instructors teach manual and 3 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £40 and £50 an hour. 6 accept block bookings and 9 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Poole is about 9 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£40 - £50
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~9weeks
at Poole · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
6 teach manual3 teach automatic
Block bookings
6
instructors offer them
Mock tests
9
instructors offer them
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Alderney, Poole

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2025-26 DVSA data.

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Alderney, Poole

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Alderney, Poole, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Alderney, Poole and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Alderney, Poole's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Alderney, Poole?

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Poole

Poole

Based on 10,375 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.38%
Pass Rate
~9-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Alderney, Poole

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Alderney, Poole.

Poole has the highest pass rate in the area at 53.38%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Alderney, Poole is 53.4%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Alderney, Poole. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Alderney, Poole is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Alderney, Poole is Poole, around 2 miles away, with a 53% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Alderney, Poole range from £40 to £50 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Poole, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 9 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 6 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Alderney, Poole accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.