Driving lessons in
Winscombe

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Learning to drive in Winscombe

Driving lessons in Winscombe start from £40 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Weston-super-Mare, around 6 miles away, has a 61% pass rate - above the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 500 people in the Winscombe 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 Winscombe Near You

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£40
from / hr equivalent
1
female instructor
1
offer automatic
7
offer mock tests
14 yrs
avg experience

Stephen Smith

Male

North Somerset4 miles

SS
£49-£89per lesson
Email
Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
10-50 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Rachel Sawyer

Female

North Somerset5 miles

RS
£47.50-£95per lesson
Email
Experience
6+ years
Avg. to pass
40-60 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Robert Taylor

Male

Weston-super-Mare6 miles

RT
£90-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
10+ years
Avg. to pass
15-25 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Peter Mason

Male

Weston-super-Mare6 miles

PM
£40-£50per hour
Email
Experience
3+ years
Avg. to pass
20-30 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2025 Suzuki SwiftAutomatic · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Nick Lovett

Male

Weston-super-Mare7 miles

NL
£50-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
11+ years
Avg. to pass
6-20 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Harry Jordan

Male

North Somerset9 miles

HJ
£45-£50per lesson
Email
Experience
25+ years
Avg. to pass
5-30 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 Winscombe

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Winscombe: 6 local instructors teach manual and 1 teaches automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £40 and £50 an hour. 7 accept block bookings and 7 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Weston-super-Mare is about 4 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£40 - £50
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~4weeks
at Weston-super-Mare · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
6 teach manual1 teaches automatic
Block bookings
7
instructors offer them
Mock tests
7
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Winscombe

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 Winscombe, 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 Winscombe 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 Winscombe'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 Winscombe?

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

Weston-super-Mare

Weston Super Mare

Based on 4,443 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

61.02%
Pass Rate
~4-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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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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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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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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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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This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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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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Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Winscombe

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Weston-super-Mare has the highest pass rate in the area at 61.02%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Winscombe is 54.3%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Winscombe 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 Winscombe is Weston-super-Mare, around 6 miles away, with a 61% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Winscombe range from £40 to £50 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Weston-super-Mare, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 4 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 7 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Winscombe accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.