Driving lessons in
Monmouth

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Learning to drive in Monmouth

Driving instructors serving Monmouth teach in both manual and automatic cars. The nearest driving test centre, Monmouth, around 1 mile away, has a 51% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 1,200 people in the Monmouth 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 Monmouth Near You

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2
offer automatic
23 yrs
avg experience

Richard Reading

Male

Monmouthshire1 mile

RR
£45-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
26+ years
Avg. to pass
30-55 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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David Easton

Male

Forest of Dean5 miles

DE
£35-£40per lesson
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
30-50 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Monmouth

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Monmouth: 2 local instructors teach manual and 2 teach automatic. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Monmouth is about 5 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~5weeks
at Monmouth · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
2 teach manual2 teach automatic
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Monmouth

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

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Monmouth?

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

Monmouth

Monmouth

Based on 1,283 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.97%
Pass Rate
~5-week wait (September 2026)
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. The car park must not be used for candidates to practise parking exercises.
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Abergavenny

Abergavenny

Based on 5,924 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

64.23%
Pass Rate
~4-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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Hereford

Hereford

Based on 4,110 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

58.78%
Pass Rate
~3-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Newport (Gwent) LGV

Newport

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable
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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Gloucester

Quedgeley

Based on 7,420 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.78%
Pass Rate
~16-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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Newport (Gwent)

Newport

Based on 8,227 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.88%
Pass Rate
~7-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 (Avonmouth)

Avonmouth

Based on 9,400 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

55.47%
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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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 Monmouth

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Abergavenny has the highest pass rate in the area at 64.23%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Monmouth is 54.4%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Monmouth is Monmouth, around 1 mile away, with a 51% pass rate.

At Monmouth, 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.