How many driving lessons do I need to pass in Dorset?

According to DVSA statistics, UK learners require an average of 45 hours of professional tuition from an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) alongside 22 hours of private practice. Taking an intensive driving crash course in Dorset can condense this timeframe into 1 to 2 weeks.

Should I learn in a manual or automatic car in Dorset?

If you pass in an automatic car in Dorset, your UK driving licence will restrict you to automatic vehicles only. Passing in a manual car grants a full licence covering both manual and automatic cars. However, automatic lessons are increasingly popular in Dorset due to heavy city traffic and simpler hill-start controls.

Which DVSA driving test centres serve Dorset?

Learners in Dorset typically take their practical driving test at Dorset DVSA Practical Driving Test Centre. Your instructor will guide you through mock driving tests specifically tailored to these local test routes.

How do I find female driving instructors in Dorset?

Use the filter sidebar on UKLicence.com to select 'Female Instructors'. Our directory highlights verified female DVSA approved instructors in Dorset with high pass rates and patient teaching methods.

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Driving Schools & Instructors in Dorset

Looking for top-rated driving schools in Dorset to pass your DVSA practical driving test on your first attempt? Whether you live in Beacon, Beaminster, Blackmore Vale, Blandford or surrounding neighborhoods, choosing a DVSA Grade-A or Grade-B certified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) is essential for fast progress and safe driving skills. UKLicence.com connects learners with verified driving instructors in Dorset covering test routes for Dorset DVSA Practical Driving Test Centre. Compare hourly rates, block booking discounts, female instructor availability, and manual vs. automatic driving lessons.

Searching for driving schools near me in Dorset? Browse local instructors below and compare the options available in this area.

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Driving Schools in Dorset (45 instructors found)

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Students Driving School Lyme Regis

Dorset Manual & Automatic

5 (6 reviews)

St Andrews Dr, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6FN, DT6 6FN

DVSA approved driving tuition in Dorset and surrounding areas.

Beginner Lessons Pass Plus Intensive Courses

07703 182845 Website Google Maps

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Tim Weeks Driving School

Dorset Manual & Automatic

5 (2 reviews)

169 Grays, Southill, Weymouth DT4 9SW, DT4 9SW

DVSA approved driving tuition in Dorset and surrounding areas.

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01305 772316 Website Google Maps

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Two Counties Driving School

Dorset Manual & Automatic

5 (2 reviews)

7 Newland, Sherborne DT9 3JG, DT9 3JG

DVSA approved driving tuition in Dorset and surrounding areas.

Beginner Lessons Pass Plus Intensive Courses

01935 815021 Website Google Maps

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YES! Driving School - Pete Wilkinson

Dorset Manual & Automatic

5 (1 reviews)

3 Signals Ave, Blandford Forum DT11 7XR, DT11 7XR

DVSA approved driving tuition in Dorset and surrounding areas.

Beginner Lessons Pass Plus Intensive Courses

07949 401395 Website Google Maps

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Nick's Motorcycle Training

Dorset Manual & Automatic

4.9 (60 reviews)

19 Oakwood, Broadmayne, Dorchester DT2 8UL, DT2 8UL

DVSA approved driving tuition in Dorset and surrounding areas.

Beginner Lessons Pass Plus Intensive Courses

07788 714216 Website Google Maps

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The Edwards Driving School

Dorset Manual & Automatic

4.9 (81 reviews)

High St, Puddletown, Dorchester DT2 8RT, DT2 8RT

DVSA approved driving tuition in Dorset and surrounding areas.

Beginner Lessons Pass Plus Intensive Courses

07470 550660 Website Google Maps

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Covered Suburbs & Neighborhoods in Dorset

Beacon

Beaminster

Blackmore Vale

Blandford

Bridport

Chalk Valleys

Charminster St Mary's

Chesil Bank

Chickerell

Colehill & Wimborne Minster East

Corfe Mullen

Cranborne & Alderholt

Cranborne Chase

Crossways

Dorchester East

Dorchester Poundbury

Dorchester West

Eggardon

Ferndown North

Ferndown South

Gillingham

Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants

Littlemoor & Preston

Lyme & Charmouth

Lytchett Matravers & Upton

Marshwood Vale

Melcombe Regis

Portland

Puddletown & Lower Winterborne

Radipole

Rodwell & Wyke

Shaftesbury Town

Sherborne East

Sherborne Rural

Sherborne West

South East Purbeck

St Leonards & St Ives

Stalbridge & Marnhull

Stour & Allen Vale

Sturminster Newton

Swanage

Upwey & Broadwey

Verwood

Wareham

West Moors & Three Legged Cross

West Parley

West Purbeck

Westham

Wimborne Minster

Winterborne & Broadmayne

Winterborne North

Yetminster

Covered Postcode Areas in Dorset

BA21

BA22

BA8

BH13

BH15

BH16

BH18

BH19

BH20

BH21

BH22

BH23

BH24

BH31

DT1

DT10

DT11

DT2

DT3

DT4

DT5

DT6

DT7

DT8

DT9

EX13

SP5

SP6

SP7

SP8

TA18

TA20

Frequently Asked Questions (Dorset)

Driving lesson prices in Dorset average between £32 and £42 per hour. Block bookings of 10 or 20 hours usually offer a discount of £2 to £4 per hour. Automatic driving lessons in Dorset may carry a slightly higher hourly rate due to vehicle maintenance costs.

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