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Bradstone

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Learning to drive in Bradstone

Driving instructors serving Bradstone teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Launceston, around 9 miles away, has a 46% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 1,600 people in the Bradstone 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 Bradstone Near You

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2
offer mock tests
9 yrs
avg experience

AJ
Aaron Johnson
No reviews yet

Plymouth · 9 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 45 lessons to pass
9+ years experience
Manual
£45–£90 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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KD
Keith Douglas Westley
No reviews yet

Launceston · 10 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 10 to 30 lessons to pass
8+ years experience
Manual
£50–£100 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Bradstone

Instructors teaching in Bradstone offer manual lessons. 2 accept block bookings and 2 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Launceston is about 6 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~6weeks
at Launceston · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
2 teach manual0 teach automatic
Block bookings
2
instructors offer them
Mock tests
2
instructors offer them
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Bradstone

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 Bradstone

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 Bradstone, 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 Bradstone 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 Bradstone'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 Bradstone?

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

Launceston

Launceston

Based on 3,991 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.33%
Pass Rate
~6-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
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Plymouth

Plymouth

Based on 11,167 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.71%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
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Plymouth LGV

Plymouth

Based on 64 tests conducted

20.30%
Pass Rate
~1-week wait (November 2024)
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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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Bradstone

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Launceston has the highest pass rate in the area at 46.33%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Plymouth LGV has a pass rate of 20.30%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Bradstone is 35.8%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Bradstone is Launceston, around 9 miles away, with a 46% pass rate.

At Launceston, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 6 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 2 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Bradstone accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.