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Driving Instructors in Dursley

Finding a good driving instructor in Dursley, Gloucestershire doesn't have to be difficult. Orbit lets you compare local instructors by price, availability, and specialisms — whether you want automatic or manual, intensive courses, or regular weekly lessons. Instructors add their own ADI details to their profile, so check their green badge (or pink badge for a trainee) at your first lesson.

Average lesson price

£33–£39/hr

Learning to drive in Dursley: the local numbers

Official DVSA figures for the test centres serving Dursley and the GL postcode area, so you know exactly what you're working with before you book your first lesson.

Nearest centre pass rate

49.6%

Gloucester, 11.1 miles

Typical test wait

19 weeks

Gloucester, July 2026

National median wait

11.1 weeks

Great Britain, July 2026

Approved instructors

344

GL postcode area, 2025

Test centreDistancePass rate 2024-25Typical wait (July 2026)
Gloucester11.1 mi49.6%19 weeks

According to DVSA figures, Gloucester has the highest pass rate near Dursley at 49.6%, against a national average of 48.7%. Booking-to-test waits at centres near Dursley currently run around 19 weeks, compared with a Great Britain median of 11.1 weeks (July 2026).

Sources: DVSA car driving test statistics: pass rates 2024-25, waiting times July 2026, ADI register 2025. Compare centres across Great Britain in our driving test waiting times tracker and test centre pass rates tool.

Why learn to drive in Dursley?

Every Orbit instructor in Dursley holds a valid ADI badge — the green badge issued by the DVSA that confirms they've passed rigorous driving and teaching assessments. This means you're always learning from a qualified professional, not a trainee using a pink badge.

Tips for choosing a driving instructor in Dursley

The best driving instructors in Dursley have high pass rates, strong local knowledge, and the patience to adapt their teaching to each pupil. Price matters, but the cheapest option isn't always the best value over your whole learning journey.

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Driving lessons in Dursley: your questions answered

Expect to pay between £33–£39 per hour for driving lessons in Dursley, Gloucestershire. This is in line with the regional average. Most local instructors offer discounted block bookings — typically 10 lessons at a reduced rate — which can save you money over your learning journey.

It depends on how often you have lessons, how much private practice you can get, and how quickly you build confidence on local roads. GOV.UK sets no minimum number of lessons. Intensive courses can compress learning into 1-2 weeks, though they don't suit everyone.

Check they're ADI-qualified (green badge), ask about their pass rate, and ensure they know the local test routes around Dursley. A good instructor will be patient, explain things clearly, and adapt their teaching to your learning style. You can also look instructors up on GOV.UK's find a driving instructor service, though ADIs choose whether to be listed there.

Yes, several instructors in Dursley offer intensive or semi-intensive courses. These typically involve 2-4 hours of lessons per day over 1-2 weeks. They can be an efficient way to learn if you have the time, though they're not suitable for everyone — some learners benefit from spacing lessons out.

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