Driving lessons in Pontycymer

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Andrew Ronan
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Bridgend · 4 miles

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Male

English

On Avg. 20 to 60 lessons to pass

20+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£36.00 - £100.00 per lesson

No block bookings

No mock tests

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RICHARD HUMPHRIES
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Bridgend · 4 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 25 to 45 lessons to pass

6+ years experience

Manual

£70.00 - £75.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Paul Smith
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Bridgend · 5 miles

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Male

English

On Avg. 10 to 45 lessons to pass

5+ years experience

Manual

£50.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Ceri Talbot
No reviews yet

Rhondda Cynon Taf · 7 miles

4474 •••4474 ••• ••••

Female

English

On Avg. 25 to 60 lessons to pass

7+ years experience

Manual

£38.00 - £41.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Antony Cove
No reviews yet

Rhondda Cynon Taf · 7 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 1 to 40 lessons to pass

25+ years experience

Automatic

£37.50 - £37.50 per lesson

No block bookings

No mock tests

4 mi away · 5,990 tests · best month: July 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Pontycymer

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

Bridgend

10 mi away · 9,909 tests · best month: August 2025

15 mi away · 4,446 tests · best month: September 2025

15 mi away · 12,375 tests · best month: April 2025

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

Declining

47%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Pontycymer

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 Pontycymer, 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 Pontycymer 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 Pontycymer'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 Pontycymer?

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

Bridgend

Based on 5,990 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.31%

Pass Rate

~6-week wait (August 2026)

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.

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Llantrisant

Based on 9,909 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

54.01%

Pass Rate

~9-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

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Merthyr Tydfil

Based on 4,446 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.17%

Pass Rate

~9-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

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Swansea

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

48.24%

Pass Rate

~6-week wait (August 2026)

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

Cardiff (Llanishen)

Cardiff

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

46.55%

Pass Rate

~11-week wait (August 2026)

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

Barry

Based on 2,244 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

57.04%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

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

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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 Pontycymer

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

Barry has the highest pass rate in the area at 57.04%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Cardiff (Llanishen) has a pass rate of 46.55%. 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 Pontycymer is 51.7%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Pontycymer 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 Pontycymer is Bridgend, around 4 miles away, with a 53% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Pontycymer range from £35 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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