Find a Grade-A driving instructor in Wales near you!
ATTENTION: We have a immediate start availability for NP12, NP22-NP24, CF14-CF15, CF24, CF45-CF48, CF81 and CF83 postcodes.
The typical waiting time to start your first lesson in these areas is between 1-3 days.
CF Postcodes
- Aberdare
- Bargoed
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Ferndale
- Llantwit Fardre
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Mountain Ash
- Penarth
- Pentre
- Pontyclun
- Pontypridd
- Porth
- Porthcawl
- Tonypandy
- Treorchy
- Ystrad Mynach
LL Postcodes
NP Postcodes
SA Postcodes
Trusted Driving School in Wales
As an established driving school in Wales, we take pride in helping our learner drivers confidently pass their driving test. All of our driving instructors in Wales come with a minimum rating of 4.5/5 stars online and over the years we have gained an excellent reputation that continues to grow.
At our driving school, we work on forming good relationships with our instructors and pupils. We ask instructors to leave the company if they receive too many complaints. Also, if an instructor doesn’t receive enough pupils, they can choose to leave. It’s a scratch each other’s back partnership, which means we have happy driving instructors in Wales and happy pupils!
Choose to learn with us and gain:
- Free access to our online app where your instructor will record your lesson progress, you can watch videos of your last lesson or view your upcoming lesson plan, and more.
- A local driving instructor who knows your area and the test routes well and has passed a recent driveJohnson’s audit inspection.
- A driving instructor with a minimum feedback score of 4.5 out of 5. You can rate your instructor’s performance after each lesson via our app.
- Access to our Bookings Office which is open seven days a week. Our team there can assist with any additional queries and even find you driving tests quickly if you are in.
Local Driving Instructors in Wales – Manual and Automatic Available

We pride ourselves on not sub-contracting your hard-earned money to instructors we don’t know. We will never reach out to an external company and allocate you to an instructor who doesn’t work with us. Beware, this is how the intensive course companies work.
For your peace of mind, all of our driving instructors across Wales work for driveJohnson’s only, and they are local to your area.
We have many manual instructors and as automatic becomes more popular, so does our list of automatic instructors. Luckily for you, all of our instructors across Wales are Grade A, and of course, they all hold up-to-date DBS checks.
You can use our postcode finder at the top of this web page to find a local instructor near you. What are you waiting for? It’s time to start learning with driveJohnson’s!
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Testimonials that do the talking
Rated 5 out of 5
Based on 51 customer reviews
Luke is the best, very friendly, highly skilled, patient, cooperative and an amazing teacher!
Absolute 10/10!
Top course, instructor is a top bloke definitely recommend
Amazing instructor and helped me pass first try. With only 1 fault. Highly recommend to go with Tony! 10/10
Awesome driving instructor - supported me in becoming a fully qualified ADI - Advanced Driving Instructor
I was a first time manual learner. Tony made sure it wasn't daunting at all. He was patient and encouraging, and made the lessons easy, accessible and fun. Very easy to book, well organised and professional. Highly recommended.
Lindsay is an outstanding instructor and if it wasn't for her expert teaching and friendly nature I wouldn't have passed my driving test on my first attempt after just 15 hours of lessons.
Thank you so much for helping me pass my test today with a massive thanks to the office team who paired me with Lindsay :)
Passed on the 1st try. Absolutely amazing training. Highly recommended.
Just like to thank Tony for getting me through my tests. The office was really helpful & got everything sorted ready for me to start asap. Tony is an absolute amazing teacher, would definitely recommend.
Had so much to learn when I first arrived as hadn't done anything for nearly 2 years, but Tony helped me breeze through and pass the test first time. Makes the training fun whilst simultaneously taking the training as seriously as in needs to be. Highly recommended.
Really nice guy, polite and kind. Tony made the lessons fun and gave me lots of tips on how ti pass my test. I learnt it all it three weeks and passed first time. Thank you.
Great instructor (enough said)
I had to pass fast and thanks to Lindsay I was able to hit the ground running and pass on my first attempt in Gillingham.
I have recently completed my course with Tony and felt I needed to share my experience, the process from start to finish was so straight forward, a simple phone call was all that was required.
Getting to learn with Lindsay was by far the best experience I have ever had. She was not only super friendly but she was also incredibly helpful at helping me to nail bay parking.
Fantastic instructor and provided fab lessons that helped me to pass on my first attempt.
Had a brilliant experience. The instructor Tony was really good at his job and gave lots of information for our safety. I was nervous on my way to the course because of the change from an automatic to a manual but Tony made it an enjoyable experience and made sure I didn't feel any pressure. I would highly recommend Tony.
I was very impressed with how professional Tony was in my training. The team explained the process very clearly and tailored my training to any experience I had. Once it was time to “get going” Tony was amazing.
Lindsay McNeice is an incredible driving instructor and I feel privileged to have been taught by her in Gillingham.
I never thought I would pass my driving test, especially as I had failed four times with two other driving schools. Then I made the switch to Drive Johnson and Lindsay and it was the best choice that I could make. Thanks to Lindsay I was test ready in just 10 hours of lessons and finally passed.
Luke was a very professional instructor, He was very calm and patient. He got me to test standards very fast and I would recommend him to anyone!!
Lindsay is an outstanding driving instructor and thanks to her I passed my test in Gillingham today. If you need to pass make sure you choose to learn with Lindsay.
Great instructor and nice guy, passed first time with Tony’s help and would go back if I needed further training at any time. I’d recommend Tony to anyone!
Massive thank you to Tony...my Training was delivered to the highest standard. I had 0 minors too!!
Great experience, instructor was very clear and was open to any questions you have. Would highly recommend anyone.
I was very nervous, I felt looked after and supported with humour and patience. Thanks Tony.
Fantastic training service. Informative and enjoyable. Will definitely be recommending him to everyone!
Absolutely amazing driving instructor I had three previous instructors before Luke and I could never progress in those lessons, but Luke helped me get confident, up to test standard and pass my test
Luke is an amazing instructor and I can’t recommend him enough. He pushes you exactly where you need it and is so kind and patient. Also progressed way faster than expected.
I was terrified to take my driving test in Gillingham but thanks to Lindsay I was able to pass with only four minors.
Luke is an absolute amazing instructor and is the only reason I have my drivers license now. I failed 4 times with my previous instructor, practised with Luke once a week for a month and passed. He is so kind and patient, is brilliant at explaining things and constantly reassuring. He never made me feel pressured or uncomfortable and couldn’t be more grateful to him. 10/10 he’s the one to go for!
I did my course and just wanted to thank Tony for providing excellent instructions and guiding me through my errors, thanks to that I passed everything first time and would definitely recommend anyone to him.
Lindsay is the best and I will recommend her to everyone in Gillingham who needs to pass.
I had a great time learning with Lindsay as she is so friendly and made me feel super confident when it came to taking lessons.
Had a brilliant day out yesterday with the group. The instructor Tony was really good at his job and gave lots of information for my safety. I was nervous on my way to the training but Tony made it an enjoyable experience and made sure I didn't feel any pressure. I would recommend Tony very highly.
Fantastic Instructor and good vehicle. My Son really enjoyed his lessons.
Great driving instructor, very friendly and incredibly helpful, progressed much faster with luke than my previous instructors
I can't believe I passed after just 6 hours of lessons. Lindsay was an incredible instructor and I wouldn't have been able to pass without her excellent teaching.
Just like to say a big thank you to Tony, I was a complete beginner on the day of my CBT but thanks to his patience, knowledge and approach to teaching I'm over the moon to now be starting my biking journey, will be back for the mod 1 and 2. Thank you very much
Lindsay is the best in town and everyone should learn to drive with her.
First time ever riding a bike, like most people I felt a little apprehensive but to be fair Tony was patient and very good at explaining. After a few shakey starts and a wheelie ( only about 5") I got to grips with the clutch - he really helped me.
Passed with Tony with a few hiccups along the way on my part but Tony got me through with his patience and experience. Can't thank you enough Tony you are so good at your job. Put your trust in him and you will see
The CBT delivered by Tony was excellent. I had never riden a motorcycle in my life and his tutoring was superb. Was very clear and precise with his instructions. Very patient and encouraging. But he was also very exact with his criticisms, all in order for a rider to work on their faults before moving up to their Mod 1.
I am so happy to have passed my test and I just want to thank Lindsay. She provides great driving lessons in Gillingham and I can't recommend her enough.
Fab overall no faults at all did my course with Tony a brill instructor would highly recommend to anyone thank you again for great service.
Tony's an absolutely brilliant teacher. Full of hints and tips. I've completed loads so far and cant wait to book up for more training with Tony. Highly recommended
I had an incredible block of lessons with Lindsay in Sittingbourne and it was all thanks to the drive johnson office team. Lindsay was super friendly, incredibly helpful and knew all of the test routes.
I had failed my test with another school three times but thanks to Lindsay and Drive Johnson I was able to pass on my first go with Lindsay and only had seven minors. Thank you so much Lindsay.
The motorcycle training people gave me the absolute best introduction to bigger bikes and I am very impressed with the useful training I have received.
Just did a course with Tony. It was my first ever try, so before the day even started I was worried I'd have to do a lot more training, but in the space of a few hours I was ready to hit the road &start expanding my skills.
Frequently asked questions in Wales
Do you have female driving instructors in Wales?
Yes, we have both male and female driving instructors in Wales available for you to learn to drive with. If you have a preference for your instructor just let us know when booking your lesson and we can pick the right instructor to suit your needs!
What happens on my first driving lesson in Wales?
On your first driving lesson in Wales, your driving instructor will begin with a quick chat about your driving experience. If you are using the marvellous driveJohnson’s learner app, you can fill in the questionnaire in advance to save time. During the chat, your driving instructor will discover what you know and what you don’t know. They will also check your driving licence and eyesight.
Once this is done, your instructor will then begin your driving lesson in a quiet area if you are a beginner.
If you have more experience, then they will find an area nearby to get you familiar with the car and then start working on some of the weaknesses that you may have mentioned.
Your instructor will provide a client-centred lesson, meaning they will adapt the lesson to your liking. If they see you are finding something easy, the lesson will be adjusted so that it becomes more challenging. Likewise, if they see you are struggling, then they can adjust the route so you can be challenged whilst building your confidence.
I had a bad experience with another driving school and it made me hate driving lessons! Are your instructors nice?
Our instructors are all friendly and patient and will do everything they can to help you become a safe and confident driver. Having a bad experience with a driving instructor could understandably cause you to hate driving lessons; however, we promise to try our best to make you love driving and look forward to lessons!