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Verwood

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Learning to drive in Verwood

Driving lessons in Verwood start from £40 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Poole, around 10 miles away, has a 53% pass rate - in line with the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 700 people in the Verwood 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 Verwood Near You

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£40
from / hr equivalent
2
offer automatic
4
offer mock tests
14 yrs
avg experience

Paul George Ashford

Male

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole6 miles

PG
£40-£45per hour
Email
Experience
21+ years
Avg. to pass
25-45 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2015 Kia CeedAutomatic · Diesel
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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David Crampton

Male

Bournemouth8 miles

DC
£67.50-£90per lesson
Email
Experience
6+ years
Avg. to pass
25-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Alistair Bradford

Male

Poole8 miles

AB
£80-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
11+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Anthony Parker

Male

New Forest9 miles

AP
£78-£82per lesson
Email
Experience
17+ years
Avg. to pass
30-69 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Verwood

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Verwood: 2 local instructors teach manual and 2 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £40 and £45 an hour. 4 accept block bookings and 4 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Poole is about 9 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£40 - £45
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~9weeks
at Poole · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
2 teach manual2 teach automatic
Block bookings
4
instructors offer them
Mock tests
4
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Verwood

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 Verwood, 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 Verwood 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 Verwood'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 Verwood?

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

Poole

Poole

Based on 10,375 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.38%
Pass Rate
~9-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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Salisbury

Salisbury

Based on 6,630 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.49%
Pass Rate
~6-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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Southampton (Maybush)

Southampton

Based on 10,480 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.31%
Pass Rate
~14-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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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 Verwood

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

Poole has the highest pass rate in the area at 53.38%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Salisbury has a pass rate of 48.49%. 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 Verwood is 50.7%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Verwood is Poole, around 10 miles away, with a 53% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Verwood range from £40 to £45 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Poole, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 9 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 4 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Verwood accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.