Driving lessons in
Writtle

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Learning to drive in Writtle

Driving lessons in Writtle start from £30 per hour with instructors serving the area. The nearest driving test centre, Chelmsford (Hanbury Road), around 9 miles away, has a 55% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 10,600 people in the Writtle 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 Writtle Near You

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£30
lessons from / hr
2
female instructors
7
offer automatic
11
offer mock tests
16 yrs
avg experience

AB
Alan Brown
No reviews yet

Chelmsford · under 1 mile
4479 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 40 lessons to pass
21+ years experience
Automatic
£45.00 - £45.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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MA
Mohon Ahmed
No reviews yet

Chelmsford · 1 mile
4479 •••
Male
English
Hindi
Bengali
Urdu
On Avg. 2 to 60 lessons to pass
6+ years experience
Automatic
£90.00 - £100.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

AJ
Andrew John Pettafor
No reviews yet

Chelmsford · 1 mile
4479 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 45 lessons to pass
7+ years experience
Manual
£40.00 - £43.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

SJ
Steven James Green
No reviews yet

Chelmsford · 2 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 35 to 50 lessons to pass
29+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£40.00 - £50.00 per lesson
No block bookings
No mock tests

MD
Michael David Grimstead
No reviews yet

Chelmsford · 2 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass
33+ years experience
Manual
£29.90 - £38.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

RR
Rezarta Rexha
No reviews yet

Chelmsford · 2 miles
4475 •••
Female
English
On Avg. 25 to 35 lessons to pass
3+ years experience
Automatic
£38.00 - £100.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Writtle

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 Writtle, 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 Writtle 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 Writtle'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 Writtle?

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

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
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Basildon

Basildon

Based on 8,359 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.12%
Pass Rate
~5-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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Brentwood (London)

Brentwood

Based on 5,791 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.51%
Pass Rate
~4-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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Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford

Based on 6,409 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.33%
Pass Rate
~10-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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Hornchurch (London)

Romford

Based on 8,694 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.26%
Pass Rate
~23-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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Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea

Based on 7,526 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.00%
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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Loughton (London)

Loughton

Based on 7,376 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.98%
Pass Rate
~9-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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Goodmayes (London)

Goodmayes

Based on 21,374 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

43.69%
Pass Rate
~21-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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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 Writtle

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Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) has the highest pass rate in the area at 55.39%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Goodmayes (London) has a pass rate of 43.69%. 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 Writtle is 48.5%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Writtle 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 Writtle is Chelmsford (Hanbury Road), around 9 miles away, with a 55% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Writtle range from £30 to £500 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.