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Thistleton, Oakham

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Learning to drive in Thistleton, Oakham

Driving instructors serving Thistleton, Oakham teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Melton Mowbray, around 11 miles away, has a 70% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 2,700 people in the Thistleton, Oakham 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 Thistleton, Oakham Near You

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1
female instructor
2
offer mock tests
19 yrs
avg experience

Richard Goodwin

Male

Rutlandunder 1 mile

RG
£40-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
35+ years
Avg. to pass
10-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Female

South Kesteven8 miles

DW
£45per lesson
Email
Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
40-100 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2025 Seat IbizaManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

MoTuWeThFrSaSuMorningAfternoonEvening

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Thistleton, Oakham

Instructors teaching in Thistleton, Oakham offer manual lessons. 1 accepts block bookings and 2 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Melton Mowbray is about 20 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~20weeks
at Melton Mowbray · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
2 teach manual0 teach automatic
Block bookings
1
instructor offers them
Mock tests
2
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Thistleton, Oakham

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

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Thistleton, Oakham?

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Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray

Based on 1,984 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

69.66%
Pass Rate
~20-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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Leicester (Cannock Street)

Leicester

Based on 14,198 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.20%
Pass Rate
~8-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Grantham (Somerby)

Grantham

Based on 7,318 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

57.90%
Pass Rate
~18-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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Leicester (Wigston)

Leicester

Based on 18,868 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.23%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 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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Kettering

Kettering

Based on 11,876 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.08%
Pass Rate
~5-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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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 Thistleton, Oakham

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Melton Mowbray has the highest pass rate in the area at 69.66%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Leicester (Cannock Street) has a pass rate of 40.20%. 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 Thistleton, Oakham is 53.6%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - Thistleton, Oakham 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 Thistleton, Oakham is Melton Mowbray, around 11 miles away, with a 70% pass rate.

At Melton Mowbray, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 20 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 1 instructor teaching within 10 miles of Thistleton, Oakham accepts block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.