Driving lessons in Caerleon
Patient, one-to-one lessons with Dafydd. Caerleon sits between Cwmbran and Newport, so the Newport (Gwent) test routes are only a short drive away. Its narrow historic streets are good practice for judging space and meeting traffic.
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Answers before you book
£35 an hour, or 10 hours for £330. No booking fees.
Pickup from home, school, college or work anywhere in Caerleon and nearby.
Dafydd, every lesson. No handing you between instructors.
Yes, free up to 48 hours before, right in the app.
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Driving lesson prices in Caerleon
How much it costs to learn to driveAlso: 1½ hour lesson £52.50 · Mock driving test £40. Pay online when you book, or pay on the day.
Learning to drive in Caerleon
Caerleon's narrow streets, parked cars and single-lane stretches teach you to judge space and plan ahead early. From there it's a short drive to the Newport (Gwent) test routes and the Coldra roundabout at junction 24, so pupils here get a good mix of quiet and busy roads in a single lesson. Caerleon Comprehensive and Ponthir are common pickups.
Dafydd plans every lesson around where you are and what you need next. In and around Caerleon, that usually means:
- narrow streets and parked cars in the old town
- the road over the river Usk into Newport
- the Coldra roundabout at junction 24 of the M4
Popular pickups in Caerleon
Anywhere else in NP18 is fine too. Just tell Dafydd when you book.
Test centres near Caerleon
There's no test centre in Caerleon. These are the ones pupils from here usually use.
Pass rates: DVSA, April 2024 to March 2025. National average 51.8%.
From your first lesson to test day
Book online
Pick a free time above and add your details. Your pupil account is made as you book.
Learn at your pace
Lessons from your door in Caerleon. Move them in the app up to 48 hours before.
See your progress
Written feedback after every lesson, and your progress on each skill the DVSA looks for.
Your first driving lessonMock driving testsRefresher lessonsBooking your test
Your driving instructor in Caerleon
Calm, patient lessons planned around what you need, whether you're a complete beginner, part-trained and looking for a new instructor, or a qualified driver wanting a refresher.
Call or text 07963 410081 or message on WhatsApp.
What you get
Dual controls, so you're always safe.
Book, pay, read feedback and track progress on your phone. Parents can see it too.
On the routes around your test centre, marked like the examiner would.
Questions about driving lessons in Caerleon
Do you pick up from Caerleon?
Yes. Dafydd picks up from home, school, college or work anywhere in Caerleon (NP18), about 10–15 minutes from Cwmbran. Popular pickups include Caerleon Comprehensive, Caerleon town centre, Ponthir.
Which test centre should I use from Caerleon?
Most pupils from Caerleon test at Newport (Gwent). Since 2026 you book and change your own test on GOV.UK, and you can only move it to one of your three nearest centres, so it's worth choosing carefully. Dafydd will help you decide.
How much are driving lessons?
£35 for 1 hour, or 10 hours for £330 as a block. All prices are shown on this page, with nothing hidden.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel or move a lesson in your pupil app up to 48 hours before and you won't be charged. Any card payment goes back to you, and block hours go back into your account.
Do I need to pass my theory test first?
No. You can start lessons as soon as you have your provisional licence, and it often helps with the theory test too.
Can I book my driving test through you?
Not any more. Since May 2026 only learners can book or change their own driving test on GOV.UK. Dafydd will tell you when you're ready and help you pick a date that fits your lessons.
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Book online, or call or text 07963 410081.