Driving lessons in
Great Bentley

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Learning to drive in Great Bentley

Driving lessons in Great Bentley start from £33 per hour with instructors serving the area. The nearest driving test centre, Colchester, around 3 miles away, has a 51% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 3,100 people in the Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley Near You

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£33
lessons from / hr
1
female instructor
2
offer automatic
5
offer mock tests
19 yrs
avg experience

DD
D&S DRIVER TRAINING
No reviews yet

Colchester · 3 miles
4475 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 15 to 30 lessons to pass
6+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£47.50 - £100.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
No mock tests

CW
Colin Wilson
No reviews yet

Colchester · 4 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 10 to 30 lessons to pass
25+ years experience
Manual
£38.00 - £40.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

JM
Jason Mark Crowie
No reviews yet

Colchester · 4 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 25 to 45 lessons to pass
10+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£33.00 - £35.00 per lesson
No block bookings
No mock tests

NB
Neil Barlow
No reviews yet

Colchester · 5 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 24 to 44 lessons to pass
7+ years experience
Manual
£40.00 - £57.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

GS
Glynis S Easterbrook
No reviews yet

Colchester · 5 miles
4479 •••
Female
English
On Avg. 25 to 40 lessons to pass
36+ years experience
Manual
£35.00 - £35.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

N
Nipperstu
No reviews yet

Essex · 8 miles
4474 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 45 to 55 lessons to pass
24+ years experience
Manual
£45.00 - £100.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Great Bentley

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 Great Bentley, 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 Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley'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 Great Bentley?

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

Colchester

Colchester

Based on 7,756 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.61%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea

Based on 4,840 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.22%
Pass Rate
~14-week wait (August 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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Ipswich

Ipswich

Based on 11,466 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

62.30%
Pass Rate
~8-week wait (August 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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Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

Witham

Based on 9,107 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.39%
Pass Rate
~17-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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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 Great Bentley

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

Ipswich has the highest pass rate in the area at 62.30%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Clacton-on-Sea has a pass rate of 48.22%. 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 Great Bentley is 54.1%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley is Colchester, around 3 miles away, with a 51% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Great Bentley range from £33 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.