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Melksham

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Learning to drive in Melksham

Driving instructors serving Melksham teach in both manual and automatic cars. The nearest driving test centre, Trowbridge, around 5 miles away, has a 55% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 2,600 people in the Melksham 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 Melksham Near You

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1
offer automatic
3
offer mock tests
11 yrs
avg experience

Jonathan David Foreman

Male

Chippenham6 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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Michael Andrew Rogers

Male

Wiltshire8 miles

MA
£40per lesson
Email
Experience
17+ years
Avg. to pass
35-60 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Duncan Hamilton-Sheen

Male

Westbury9 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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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Melksham

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Melksham: 2 local instructors teach manual and 1 teaches automatic. 3 accept block bookings and 3 offer mock tests. 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
2 teach manual1 teaches automatic
Block bookings
3
instructors offer them
Mock tests
3
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Melksham

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 Melksham, 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 Melksham 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 Melksham'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 Melksham?

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

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
SC
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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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Swindon

Swindon

Based on 12,857 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.08%
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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Swindon LGV

Swindon

Based on 146 tests conducted

24.70%
Pass Rate
~2-week wait (June 2024)
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 Melksham

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

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

Swindon LGV has a pass rate of 24.70%. 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 Melksham is 47.9%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Melksham is Trowbridge, around 5 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 - 3 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Melksham accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.