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Ipswich

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Learning to drive in Ipswich

Driving instructors serving Ipswich teach in both manual and automatic cars. The nearest driving test centre, Ipswich, around 4 miles away, has a 62% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 28,500 people in the Ipswich 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 Ipswich Near You

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2
offer automatic
8
offer mock tests
15 yrs
avg experience

Diamond Downes

Male

Ipswich1 mile

DD
£45-£85per lesson
Email
Experience
4+ years
Avg. to pass
30-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2021 Renault Clio RS LineManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Ozzie Bozdag

Male

Ipswich2 miles

O
£45-£48per lesson
Email
Experience
18+ years
Avg. to pass
20-45 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishTurkish

Lesson availability

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Gary Jeffs

Male

Ipswich3 miles

GJ
£40-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
14+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2017 Ford FiestaManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Richard Smith

Male

Ipswich3 miles

RS
£90-£250per lesson
Email
Experience
10+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2021 Ford FocusManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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John Anderson

Male

East Suffolk5 miles

JA
£42-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
90-120 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Derek Alan Siviour

Male

East Suffolk6 miles

DA
£40per lesson
Email
Experience
18+ years
Avg. to pass
20-50 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 Ipswich

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Ipswich: 7 local instructors teach manual and 2 teach automatic. 7 accept block bookings and 8 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Turkish. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Ipswich is about 5 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~5weeks
at Ipswich · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
7 teach manual2 teach automatic
Block bookings
7
instructors offer them
Mock tests
8
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
Turkish
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Ipswich

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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich'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 Ipswich?

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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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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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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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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 Ipswich

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Ipswich.

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 Ipswich is 53.7%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Ipswich is Ipswich, around 4 miles away, with a 62% pass rate.

At Ipswich, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 5 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Ipswich who speak Turkish. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 7 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Ipswich accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.