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Upper Cwmtwrch

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Learning to drive in Upper Cwmtwrch

Driving instructors serving Upper Cwmtwrch teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Swansea, around 13 miles away, has a 48% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 1,200 people in the Upper Cwmtwrch 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 Upper Cwmtwrch Near You

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3
offer mock tests
16 yrs
avg experience

LG
Lorne Gibbons
No reviews yet

Neath Port Talbot · 7 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass
8+ years experience
Manual
£42 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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Alun Wyn Phillips
No reviews yet

Neath Port Talbot · 8 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 45 lessons to pass
20+ years experience
Manual
£38 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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MN
Mark Neill
No reviews yet

Neath · 9 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 10 to 40 lessons to pass
18+ years experience
Manual
£60–£100 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Upper Cwmtwrch

Instructors teaching in Upper Cwmtwrch offer manual lessons. 3 accept block bookings and 3 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Swansea is about 7 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~7weeks
at Swansea · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
3 teach manual0 teach automatic
Block bookings
3
instructors offer them
Mock tests
3
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Upper Cwmtwrch

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

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Upper Cwmtwrch?

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

Swansea

Swansea

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

48.24%
Pass Rate
~7-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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Llanelli

Llanelli

Based on 4,380 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.98%
Pass Rate
~7-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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Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil

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

51.17%
Pass Rate
~9-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 Upper Cwmtwrch

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Merthyr Tydfil has the highest pass rate in the area at 51.17%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Swansea has a pass rate of 48.24%. 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 Upper Cwmtwrch is 50.1%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Upper Cwmtwrch is Swansea, around 13 miles away, with a 48% pass rate.

At Swansea, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 7 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 3 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Upper Cwmtwrch accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.