Find a driving instructor in Newport

AW
Anthony Woodward
No reviews yet

Newport · 8 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 30 to 50 lessons to pass

14+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £180.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

RB
Ross Beddoe
No reviews yet

Newport · 9 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 20 to 45 lessons to pass

16+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£37.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

JR
Joseph Rogers
No reviews yet

Newport · 9 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 4 to 40 lessons to pass

34+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£38.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

AS
Alessandra Souza Andrade Fernandes
No reviews yet

South Gloucestershire · 9 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Female

English

Spanish

Portuguese

On Avg. 5 to 25 lessons to pass

4+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£40.00 - £90.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

GU
Grzegorz Ulatowski
No reviews yet

South Gloucestershire · 10 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

Polish

On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass

16+ years experience

Manual

£45.00 - £50.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

6 mi away · 9,400 tests · best month: August 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Newport

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

Bristol (Avonmouth)

9 mi away · 8,227 tests · best month: June 2025

15 mi away · 14,863 tests · best month: December 2025

16 mi away · 1,283 tests · best month: July 2025

18 mi away · 16,401 tests · best month: May 2025

Declining

47%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Newport

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

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Proven local track record

Read reviews from learners who tested at your local centre and pick an instructor with a proven track record around Newport.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Newport?

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

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Newport (Gwent)

Newport

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

48.88%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Bristol (Kingswood)

Bristol

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

51.93%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Monmouth

Based on 1,283 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.97%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability. The car park must not be used for candidates to practise parking exercises.

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Cardiff (Llanishen)

Cardiff

Based on 16,401 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.55%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Abergavenny

Based on 5,924 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

64.23%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Weston Super Mare

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

61.02%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just 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 Newport

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

Abergavenny has the highest pass rate in the area at 64.23%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Newport is 54.2%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Newport 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 Newport is Bristol (Avonmouth), around 6 miles away, with a 55% pass rate.

Look for instructors with high ratings, relevant experience, and teaching styles that match your learning needs. Read reviews from other learners in Newport to find the best fit.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Newport range from £37 to £180 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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