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Clacton-on-Sea

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Learning to drive in Clacton-on-Sea

Driving instructors serving Clacton-on-Sea teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Clacton-on-Sea has a 48% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 9,300 people in the Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea Near You

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1
female instructor
3
offer mock tests
22 yrs
avg experience

Nipperstu

Male

Essex1 mile

N
£45-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
24+ years
Avg. to pass
45-55 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Julie Perry

Female

Essex5 miles

JP
£40-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Mark Robert Cole

Male

Essex10 miles

MR
£50-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
21+ years
Avg. to pass
40-60 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 Clacton-on-Sea

Instructors teaching in Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea is about 6 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~6weeks
at Clacton-on-Sea · 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 Clacton-on-Sea

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 Clacton-on-Sea, 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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea'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 Clacton-on-Sea?

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Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea

Based on 4,840 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.22%
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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Colchester

Colchester

Based on 7,756 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.61%
Pass Rate
~12-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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Ipswich

Ipswich

Based on 11,466 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

62.30%
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 Clacton-on-Sea

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Ipswich has the highest pass rate in the area at 62.30%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Clacton-on-Sea has a pass rate of 48.22%. 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 Clacton-on-Sea is 53.7%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - Clacton-on-Sea is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

At Clacton-on-Sea, 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 - 3 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Clacton-on-Sea accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.