Welcome to Driving Safe School of Motoring in 2026

To begin with, welcome to our new and updated website!

We would like to inform you that we only teach in a manual car, many people do contact us for auto lessons, and are dissappointed that we cannot accomodated them. For this I am sorry. but I believe that learning in a manual car is the very best option for a young person today. This it is the cheapest and represents most flexible option; as it gives a choice to drive manual or automatic on the same license. Moreover, there is still a very high demand from you the General Public to learn in manual vehicles in bridgend. So believe that manual cars, really are not going to go away anytime soon.

We are listed as being one of the best driving instructors in Bridgend and have been teaching pupils since 2011. you will be pleased to know that we have a high pass rate with most of our pupils passing first time with under 5 minor faults which is exceptional by any standard.

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Many of us have been finding it hard after christmas, and as such; we are doing our bit to help as much as we can by keeping our prices the same. £35 per hour taken in 2 hour sessions which is £70. We work in the Bridgend test Area and can include motorway driving; and driving in central Cardiff/Swansea if requested. We are not the most expensive in the Bridgend Area and as such I believe represent excellant value for money, with individual bespoke training geared to the pupils learning capacity. 

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We also have a lot of experience of training people that hold an international license, and need to gain a full UK driving license; If this relates to you, be warned Bridgend can be a difficult test area with a good mixture of roundabouts, fast roads, country roads and 20 mph zones; with lots of hazards that can catch you out. Quite simply if you do not know the area you have a very good chance of failing your uk practical driving test in Bridgend or any other test area come to that.    

So just a quick over view of what we can do for you and if this interests you give us a call on 07568570315 to discuss your individual driving needs against your availibilty to attend for lessons.

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Whats important to you and what to consider as you start to learn to drive

1. The DVSA backlog is still around; with tests having a 6 months wait in Bridgend. Before looking for cancelations. Follow this link for updated news on changes to the practical driving test.

2. Driving lessons for new starters or pupils who need refresher lessons leading to be at test standard are still in high demand

3. 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.

4. Once you start your lessons, download the DVSA app on your phone follow link  to study for the theory test. work through the study and practice then take two mock tests a day for two weeks and you will ace the exam, and be a step closer to passing your practical test.  

Click here to buy your online Official DVSA theory test kit for Gov website  

The Official DVSA Theory Test has changed; in that learner drivers have to answer three multiple choice questions after watching a driving clip that lasts up to 30 seconds inserted into 50 multiple choice questions in 57 minutes; pass mark 43 out of 50 and for the hazard perception 44 out of 75. the DVSA app is a must in my book as it mirrors the actual test with what is the hot topic of the month.

6. Continuity is key to preparing and passing your practical driving test . The DVSA recomend  at least 40 Hrs with a driving instructor and 25 Hrs with family before the avarage person is at test standard. so that end one lesson a week an average person should be test ready in about 8 months. (more lessons a week lees time) Be aware of what the Government is considering. follow this link : 

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What to expect on your first driving lesson

1. Driving lessons are taken in 2 hour sessions manage the cost of the lessons on a regular basis

2. On arrivial you will be texted to inform you of our arrivial and the start of your lesson. we do not knock on house doors

3. You will need to bring your provisional driving license to be checked,this is a one off check.

4. We will go into Bridgend industrial estate where you will have a controls lesson and learn how all the controls work closely followed by practical drive to learn clutch control and steering using the preferred method of pull push steering advocated by the DVSA.

5. Should you progrees well in this you will be able to start to learn the moving off and stopping routine commonly known as P.O.M (prepare observe move ) and is one of the safty checks used on your practical driving test.

6. Once completed your individual driver training programme begins with no car sharing.

7.  Cancellation of your lesson can happen when life throws a curved ball at you, making it impossible for you to take your lesson at short notice. If at all possible please give us 48 Hrs notice,so that we can give the slot to someone else. if this is an ongoing matter we have to charge you for the lesson to cover loss of earnings.

8. The most important thing to know when you start to learn to drive is consistency. less haste equals more speed. what we are saying is that with regular lessons you will move forward quicker to obtain your goal of becoming a very good driver.

9. No Block booking at this time or deals, just "Pay as you Go" . It would be helpful if you have the right amount of money to be paid at the begining of each lesson this can either be cash or bank transfer.

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