Intensive Driving Courses in Taunton
How long should it take to learn to drive? If you ask most traditional driving schools, they’ll tell you that you need to wait months to get on the road. Here at PassMeFast, however, things move a lot quicker. That’s because we offer intensive driving courses.
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Booking Intensive Driving Lessons in Taunton
While other companies try to ensnare learners with deceptively cheap driving lessons or mislabeled one week driving courses, PassMeFast keeps things plain. We offer courses to suit learners at any stage of their driving journey, from beginner to advanced. You can check all of them out via our courses and prices page, or get a quote by visiting our course recommender and answering a few quick questions.
When you book with us, you’ll get to decide the pace of your course. The quickest options involve taking an intensive driving course in blocks of up to 5 hours per day, meaning that a newcomer to driving could become test-ready in just a few weeks. At the other end of the scale, there are semi-intensive options—still quicker than average, but easier to slot around a busy schedule.
While some learners erroneously think that an automatic car will bag them a guaranteed pass, the reality is that pass rates are actually lower than in a manual. So, why learn in an auto? Well, if your issues centre particularly around clutch control or gear changes, then it makes good sense to make the switch. If this sounds about right for you, then book one of our automatic driving courses here in Taunton! Select any of our courses with auto transmission, and we’ll match you to a suitable ADI.
No matter how you choose to structure them, your lessons will be taught by a DVSA-registered driving instructor, whose job it will be to teach you the skills you need not only to pass your test, but to drive safely and considerately for life. Meanwhile, we can’t neglect to mention the PassMeFast office team, who’ll help to make your journey even smoother by fast-tracking your driving test.
Everyone’s welcome here at PassMeFast—even the most nervous learners—and our courses are fully customisable. So, why go elsewhere? Take your first step towards driving freedom by giving the team a call today on 0333 123 4949. We’ll be happy to help answer any questions you may have and start making arrangements for your course. Alternatively, you can simply book in online!
Why choose PassMeFast for your intensive driving course?
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Practical Driving Test Centres in Taunton
Given its status as a large town in a relatively rural part of the country, it’s little surprise to learn that there’s a driving test centre here in Taunton. That means that any local learners won’t need to travel to take their lessons or practical test! This is one of a handful of test centres in Somerset, with others including Yeovil and Weston-super-Mare.
Did you know that our courses are designed to give you the best chance of passing. Lessons are scheduled just ahead of your test, keeping learning fresh.
Theory Test Centres in Taunton
There’s a bumper set of good news for those living locally, as those who’ve yet to jump the first hurdle on their driving journey can take their theory test right here in Taunton too! This is great news, as the closest alternatives are both over an hour away by public transport: Axminster and Yeovil.
PassMeTheory is an online theory revision session, where we go over the most difficult areas of the test. 9 out of 10 people said they felt more confident about their test after their session.
Haven't taken your theory test yet?
Getting your theory test passed in good time can make a real difference to the progress of your course. That’s because, without a theory test pass, you can’t book a practical. To ensure that you’re able to secure a theory test date in plenty of time, let us book it for you by adding it onto your PassMeFast course. Ready to go? Check out our last-minute theory test tips!
Driving Around Taunton
Whether your lessons take place over a 5 day or 5 week window, you’ll need to learn the same set of skills required to succeed at the practical. That’s why your instructor will take a comprehensive approach to teaching, covering everything from basic skills to defensive driving techniques, as well as ensuring you’re well versed in the driving test manoeuvres and show me, tell me questions you’ll need to answer.
Though the local driving test centre is found to the north of Taunton, routes starting from here could encompass virtually any part of town, including the bustling centre and quieter rural areas. You won’t be tested on the nearby M5, though your instructor may help you prepare for everyday driving by taking you out for motorway lessons.
Places near Taunton
KEY FACTS
- Minehead was originally a minor port, before developing into a trading centre during the Middle Ages
- Much of the architecture in the town today dates to the Edwardian period
- It is well known as a seaside resort, and is home to a Butlin’s holiday camp
- A local tradition that has continued for generations is the Minehead Hobby Horse on the first of May each year
KEY FACTS
- It is believed that the initial settlement in what is today Watchet was at the Iron Age fort of Daw’s Castle
- St Decuman’s Church in the town dates back to the thirteenth century
- Watchet was once home to Wansbrough Paper Mill, the UK’s largest factory manufacturing corkboard
- There is a statue standing at the harbourside commemorating the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
KEY FACTS
- Wellington grew as a centre for cloth-making in the eighteenth century
- The town is best known for its association with the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley
- The Duke is commemorated with the Wellington Monument, the world’s tallest three-sided obelisk
- It is also home to the Wellington School, which was attended by actor David Suchet and chef Keith Floyd
KEY FACTS
- A number of Iron Age hillforts stand in the area surrounding Wiveliscombe
- The current town has existed since at least the time of the Domesday Book
- St Andrew’s Church, at the centre of the town, is a Grade II listed building
- Wiveliscombe is home to its own microbrewery, Exmoor Ales
Intensive driving course options and features
Driving Schools in Taunton
Instead of learning to drive with an independent driving instructor, some people choose to learn with a driving school. Driving schools tend to offer a slower, more traditional approach to learning to drive than intensive course specialists like PassMeFast.
The major downside of the traditional 1- or 2-hour weekly lesson is that you don’t get to book a test until your instructor thinks you are ready — and with most test centres in Somerset being fully booked months in advance, you could end up waiting a long time (and wasting money on lessons to stop your skills from getting rusty while you wait).
PassMeFast works around you and your schedule, and your lessons will be at a pace that works for you in a modern, goal-focused way. PassMeFast is the faster and easier route to driving — we’ll do all the admin, and your driving instructor will pick you up from home or work.
Driving Instructors in Taunton
Most learners find driving instructors in Taunton by searching online or through a recommendation. Many instructors use social media or websites to advertise themselves and some are listed on the DVSA website. It can be difficult to find an available instructor — they’re still in very high demand after lockdowns, with some waiting lists up to 4 months long!
Need a driving instructor in Taunton? PassMeFast do the hard work of matching you with an instructor that suits your availability. We have over 30 driving instructors in Somerset who’ll work around your schedule and help you get on the road in a flash.
Wondering how fast you can pass? Our flexible but intensive driving courses mean you learn efficiently and boost your chances of passing ASAP. Our goal-focused structure ensures your driving skills are fresh in your mind for your test so you’re more likely to pass.
Over 80,000 people have taken the faster route to driving with PassMeFast — and you can be next! Enter your postcode here to find prices in your area.
Popular areas
If you live outside of Taunton, and were worried that you couldn’t book with us, then don’t worry: we cover all of Somerset. Here are just a few of the nearby locations where our instructors teach:
Now’s the time to start your driving journey. Book in with us today by calling 0333 123 4949, or simply go to our online form.
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