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- Offering affordable driving lessons in Ebbw Vale since 2005!
- Looking for well-planned and fun driving lessons in Ebbw Vale to help you pass fast? Then give us a call today!
- Our driving instructors in Ebbw Vale are punctual and reliable, providing expert one-to-one training to help you pass first time with class!
- We are the go-to driving school of choice for local students attending Coleg Gwent!
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Useful Driving Test Tip For Ebbw Vale
Moving off with the handbrake on is a popular reason for failing your test. Many learners don't release the handbrake fully when moving off and then, 5-10 seconds later, the car starts to make a beeping noise. At this point, you have probably failed your test.
Nearest test centres to Ebbw Vale
Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.
DVSA Merthyr Tydfil Driving Test Centre
Merthyr Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4DR1st time pass rates
2023-24 49.8%
2022-23 52.6%
2021-22 58.3%
DVSA Abergavenny Driving Test Centre
Station Road, Abergavenny NP7 5HT1st time pass rates
2023-24 60.4%
2022-23 60.7%
2021-22 60.4%
DVSA Brecon Driving Test Centre
Camden Road, Brecon LD3 7RT1st time pass rates
2023-24 58.9%
2022-23 58.9%
2021-22 60.1%
Frequently asked questions...
We have a well-established driving school offering driving lessons in Ebbw Vale at very competitive prices. To check the latest prices and offers here, go to our prices and offers page.
There isn't a driving test centre in Ebbw Vale itself, but there are a couple around 20 minutes drive away. Merthyr Tydfil and Abergavenny test centres are the closest to you. Brecon, north of Ebbw Vale, is about 35 minutes away by car, and there is also Newport test centre about 45 minutes away to the south.
Your first driving lesson in Ebbw Vale will take place in a quiet residential area, somewhere like Llys Onnen, where you can practise away from other traffic. Once you have mastered the basics, such as the controls, moving off and stopping, then your driving instructor will take you to busier roads, such as Letchworth Road, to practise turning from major to minor roads, emerging from T-Junctions and roundabouts.
Being in hilly Ebbw Vale, hill starts will also be an essential skill to practise and you will have many roads to choose from to do this, including Bridge Street. Please know though that you won't be confined to Ebbw Vale. As soon as you are ready, your driving instructor will be training you on dual carriageways; then you can use the A465 to head towards the Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre and see some of the tricky areas you may encounter on your driving test there.
Yes, we should be able to arrange this for you. We have a fantastic network of driving instructors covering NP22, NP23 and NP7, all of whom are very flexible and happy to pick up and drop off their learners at different locations. We have driving instructors in Ebbw Vale who also drive to Abergavenny so we can allocate you to one of these. Just let our friendly Bookings and Enquiries Team know your requirements when you book in.
Yes, we have fantastic local links and also offer driving lessons in the following areas: Abergavenny, Caerphilly, Merthyr-Tydfil, Tredegar, and more!
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