Driving lessons in
Newent

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Learning to drive in Newent

Driving instructors serving Newent teach in both manual and automatic cars. The nearest driving test centre, Gloucester, around 9 miles away, has a 48% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 800 people in the Newent 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 Newent Near You

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2
female instructors
1
offer automatic
4
offer mock tests
15 yrs
avg experience

Sara Povey

Female

Forest of Dean9 miles

SP
£40-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
9+ years
Avg. to pass
40-70 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Rebecca Mettam

Female

Gloucester9 miles

RM
£50-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
25+ years
Avg. to pass
15-50 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Philip Salisbury

Male

Tewkesbury9 miles

PS
£40-£80per lesson
Email
Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
25-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Sándor Erdős

Male

Gloucester10 miles

SE
£80-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
8+ years
Avg. to pass
17-20 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Coadys Driving

Male

Stroud10 miles

CD
£37-£50per lesson
Email
Experience
15+ years
Avg. to pass
10-50 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 Newent

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Newent: 5 local instructors teach manual and 1 teaches automatic. 3 accept block bookings and 4 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Gloucester is about 16 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~16weeks
at Gloucester · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
5 teach manual1 teaches automatic
Block bookings
3
instructors offer them
Mock tests
4
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Newent

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 Newent, 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 Newent 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 Newent'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 Newent?

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

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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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Based on 5,161 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

43.23%
Pass Rate
~17-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.
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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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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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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 Newent

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

Hereford has the highest pass rate in the area at 58.78%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Cheltenham has a pass rate of 43.23%. 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 Newent is 50.2%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Newent is Gloucester, around 9 miles away, with a 48% pass rate.

At Gloucester, 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.

Yes - 3 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Newent accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.