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Templecombe

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Learning to drive in Templecombe

Driving instructors serving Templecombe teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Yeovil, around 12 miles away, has a 63% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 300 people in the Templecombe 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 Templecombe Near You

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1
offer mock tests
22 yrs
avg experience

Chris Price

Male

Mere9 miles

CP
£45-£90per lesson
Email
Experience
21+ years
Avg. to pass
20-100 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2021 Peugeot 2008Manual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Templecombe

Instructors teaching in Templecombe offer manual lessons. 1 accepts block bookings and 1 offers mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Yeovil is about 13 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~13weeks
at Yeovil · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
1 teaches manual0 teach automatic
Block bookings
1
instructor offers them
Mock tests
1
instructor offers them
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Templecombe

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2025-26 DVSA data.

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Templecombe

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 Templecombe, 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 Templecombe 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 Templecombe'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 Templecombe?

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

Yeovil

Yeovil

Based on 7,493 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

63.42%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
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Dorchester

Dorchester

Based on 4,353 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

68.96%
Pass Rate
~11-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
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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 Templecombe

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

Dorchester has the highest pass rate in the area at 68.96%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Yeovil has a pass rate of 63.42%. 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 Templecombe is 66.2%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Templecombe is Yeovil, around 12 miles away, with a 63% pass rate.

At Yeovil, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 13 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 1 instructor teaching within 10 miles of Templecombe accepts block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.