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Backwell

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Learning to drive in Backwell

Driving lessons in Backwell start from £45 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Bristol (Avonmouth), around 7 miles away, has a 55% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 1,900 people in the Backwell 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 Backwell Near You

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£45
from / hr equivalent
3
female instructors
6
offer automatic
14
offer mock tests
146 yrs
avg experience

HJ
Harry Jordan
No reviews yet

North Somerset · 1 mile
Male
English
On Avg. 5 to 30 lessons to pass
25+ years experience
Manual
£45–£50 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

RS
Rachel Sawyer
No reviews yet

North Somerset · 4 miles
Female
English
On Avg. 40 to 60 lessons to pass
6+ years experience
Manual
£47.50–£95 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

LT
Learn To Drive In Bristol
No reviews yet

UK · 6 miles
Female
English
Turkish
On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass
30+ years experience
Manual
£48–£52 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

MD
Mahdi Daoud
No reviews yet

Bristol · 8 miles
Male
French
English
Arabic
On Avg. 25 to 55 lessons to pass
10+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£45–£65 per hour
No block bookings
Mock tests available
Email

AH
Abdulrashid Habiye
No reviews yet

Bristol · 8 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 28 to 48 lessons to pass
5+ years experience
Manual
£45–£90 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

AM
Abubakar Mohamud
No reviews yet

Bristol · 8 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 25 lessons to pass
9+ years experience
Manual
£45–£100 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Backwell

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Backwell: 12 local instructors teach manual and 6 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £45 and £65 an hour. 13 accept block bookings and 14 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Arabic, French and Turkish. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Bristol (Avonmouth) is about 12 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£45 - £65
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~12weeks
at Bristol (Avonmouth) · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
12 teach manual6 teach automatic
Block bookings
13
instructors offer them
Mock tests
14
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
ArabicFrenchTurkish
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Backwell

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 Backwell, 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 Backwell 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 Backwell's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Backwell?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Bristol (Avonmouth)

Avonmouth

Based on 9,400 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.47%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Weston-super-Mare

Weston Super Mare

Based on 4,443 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

61.02%
Pass Rate
~4-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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Bristol (Kingswood)

Bristol

Based on 14,863 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.93%
Pass Rate
~6-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Newport (Gwent)

Newport

Based on 8,227 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.88%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Newport (Gwent) LGV

Newport

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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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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Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Backwell

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

Weston-super-Mare has the highest pass rate in the area at 61.02%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Backwell is 54.3%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Backwell 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 Backwell is Bristol (Avonmouth), around 7 miles away, with a 55% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Backwell range from £45 to £65 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Bristol (Avonmouth), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 12 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Backwell who speak Arabic, French and Turkish. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 13 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Backwell accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.