Welcome to Driving Safe School of Motoring in 2026
"Driving lessons in Bridgend with a fully qualified DVSA instructor. Manual-only tuition, high pass rates, and flexible lesson times for learners in Sarn; Bryncethin, Tondu, Pyle, central Bridgend, Cefn Glas, Pencoed, Brackla, North Cornelly, and surrounding areas."
Welcome to our new and updated website!
Driving lessons in Bridgend
We teach manual only, and although many people contact us for automatic lessons, we cannot accommodate them. Learning in a manual car is still the best option for most learners today. It is the cheapest, most flexible, and gives you the freedom to drive both manual and automatic vehicles on the sane license.
There is still a very high demand for manual driving lessons in Bridgend, and manual cars are not going away anytime soon.
Learn to drive in Bridgend and surrounding area's
We are proud to be listed among the best driving instructors in Bridgend , teaching pupils since 2011. We have a high pass rate with most pupils passing first time with under 5 minor faults which is exceptional by any standard.
Why Choose Driving Safe School of Motoring
Many people are finding it hard after christmas, so we are doing our Part by keeping our prices the same:£35 per hour, taken in 2 -hour sessions, (£70).
We work across the Bridgend test area and can include motorway driving, Cardiff and Swansea if requested. We are not the most expensive in the Bridgend and offer excellant value for money, with individual, bespoke training tailoredto each pupil's learning sty;e.
Learning to Drive in Summer
with summer approaching and dry,bright days ahead, now is a great time to start to learn to drive.if you are thinking of learning to drive this is your chance to take that leap of faith with Driving Safe School of Motoring. We also have extensive experience training people that hold an International license, and need to gain a full UK driving license.
- Bridgend can be a challenging test area, with a mix of:
- Roundabouts (including the B&Q roundabout on the A473 near Waterton Industrial estate).
- Fast roads such as the A48 dual carriageway from Laleston to Pyle/North Cornelly
- Country roads
- 20 mph zones
- Hidden hazards that can catch learners out.
DVSA test backlog in Bridgend
Driving test waiting times remain very high across the UK. According to the National Audit Office, the average waiting time for a practical test reached 22 weeks in 2025, and around 70% of test centres are operating at the maximum waiting time of 24 weeks.
The DVSA has introduced new measures and is recruiting more examiners, but it does not expect waiting times to return to normal levels until 2027. Bridgend Test Centre is experiencing similar delays, so it’s important for learners to stay flexible when booking or changing their test dates.
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⭐ What Our Pupils Say
⭐ Review 1
★★★★★
“Robert is a brilliant instructor. Calm, patient and explains everything clearly. I passed first time thanks to him.”
— Megan, Bridgend
⭐ Review 2
★★★★★
“Highly recommend! Robert made me feel confident from day one. Lessons were structured and enjoyable.”
— Lewis, Sarn
⭐ Review 3
★★★★★
“Fantastic instructor. Very professional and always on time. Helped me fix my bad habits quickly.”
— Chloe, Tondu
⭐ Review 4
★★★★★
“Great experience learning with Robert. He knows the Bridgend test routes really well and prepares you properly.”
— Rhys, Bryncethin
Just some of the pupils who have past with driving safe:
Our Current Availibilty
the DVSA backlog is still around; with tests having a 6 months wait in Bridgend. Before looking for cancelations. Take on board the changes happening with the booking system and people from London will not be able to take tests in Bridgend
Driving lessons for new starters or pupils who need refresher lessons leading to be at test standard are still in high demand.
Our advice,if you are a complete beginner or someone who has had a few lessons, is to book your lessons straight away so that you can begin your journey to obtain your full uk driving license.
You are very much in luck, as we have been working hard to cut down on the backlog by getting people through their tests above the required standard. We do have vacancies but do expect this to last as the dry lighter days come along.
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Find out what we are about at Driving Safe School of Motoring
Click here to find out latest news from DVSA on test changes
things to think about when your learning to drive the bottom line
This is the money part Our Price for driving lessons
This is how we work with you our terms of service
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