Driving lessons in
Bradford-on-Avon

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Learning to drive in Bradford-on-Avon

Driving instructors serving Bradford-on-Avon teach in both manual and automatic cars. The nearest driving test centre, Trowbridge, around 4 miles away, has a 55% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 1,300 people in the Bradford-on-Avon 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 Bradford-on-Avon Near You

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3
offer automatic
6
offer mock tests
8 yrs
avg experience

Luke J. Corbett

Male

Bath5 miles

LJ
£46-£96per lesson
Email
Experience
18+ years
Avg. to pass
20-45 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Maruf Chowdhury

Male

Bath6 miles

MC
£50-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
8+ years
Avg. to pass
40-60 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishHindiUrdu

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Duncan Hamilton-Sheen

Male

Westbury7 miles

DH
£69-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
12+ years
Avg. to pass
30-60 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Kevin Wright

Male

Bath and North East Somerset9 miles

KW
£82.50-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
35-50 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Sandrive Driving School

Male

Radstock9 miles

SD
£90-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
1+ years
Avg. to pass
40-65 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Jonathan David Foreman

Male

Chippenham10 miles

JD
£42-£45per lesson
Email
Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
20-100 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Bradford-on-Avon

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Bradford-on-Avon: 4 local instructors teach manual and 3 teach automatic. 6 accept block bookings and 6 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Hindi and Urdu. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Trowbridge is about 6 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~6weeks
at Trowbridge · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
4 teach manual3 teach automatic
Block bookings
6
instructors offer them
Mock tests
6
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
HindiUrdu
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Bradford-on-Avon

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 Bradford-on-Avon, 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 Bradford-on-Avon 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 Bradford-on-Avon's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Bradford-on-Avon?

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Trowbridge

Trowbridge

Based on 3,074 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.24%
Pass Rate
~6-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
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Chippenham

Chippenham

Based on 9,629 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

56.44%
Pass Rate
~12-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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Bristol (Kingswood)

Bristol

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

51.93%
Pass Rate
~6-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 Bradford-on-Avon

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Chippenham has the highest pass rate in the area at 56.44%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Bristol (Kingswood) has a pass rate of 51.93%. 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 Bradford-on-Avon is 54.5%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Bradford-on-Avon is Trowbridge, around 4 miles away, with a 55% pass rate.

At Trowbridge, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 6 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Bradford-on-Avon who speak Hindi and Urdu. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 6 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Bradford-on-Avon accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.