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Market Drayton

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Learning to drive in Market Drayton

Driving instructors serving Market Drayton teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Telford, around 12 miles away, has a 49% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 2,300 people in the Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton Near You

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1
offer mock tests
39 yrs
avg experience

William James Hancock

Male

Shropshire10 miles

WJ
£40-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
39+ years
Avg. to pass
10-75 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Market Drayton

Instructors teaching in Market Drayton offer manual lessons. 1 offers mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Telford is about 16 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~16weeks
at Telford · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
1 teaches manual0 teach automatic
Mock tests
1
instructor offers them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Market Drayton

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 Market Drayton, 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 Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Market Drayton?

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

Telford

Telford

Based on 4,963 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.94%
Pass Rate
~16-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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Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme)

Stoke-On-Trent

Based on 6,646 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

41.65%
Pass Rate
~19-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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Crewe

Crewe

Based on 4,994 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

43.79%
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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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Based on 5,064 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.99%
Pass Rate
~10-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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Stoke on Trent (Cobridge)

Stoke-On-Trent

Based on 8,413 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.57%
Pass Rate
~14-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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Stafford

Stafford

Based on 5,365 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

45.83%
Pass Rate
~16-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.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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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 Market Drayton

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

Shrewsbury has the highest pass rate in the area at 50.99%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) has a pass rate of 40.57%. 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 Market Drayton is 45.3%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Market Drayton is Telford, around 12 miles away, with a 49% pass rate.

At Telford, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 16 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.