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Driving Lessons Throughout Bulford
We teach students throughout Bulford village, Bulford Camp, and surrounding areas. Wherever you are in this military community, we come to you.
Working around camp life? Shift patterns, exercises, postings? We understand military schedules and arrange lessons that fit. Many Bulford students are nervous about learning to drive. We focus on building confidence at your pace, with no pressure or rushing.
Bulford sits 10 miles from Salisbury test centre (about 25 minutes). You’ll drive this route twice every lesson, so by test day it feels second nature. No stress about navigation when you’ve done it dozens of times.
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- Experience teaching Bulford Camp personnel around military schedules
- Know the Bulford to Salisbury route inside out after years of teaching it
- Experts in nervous learners who need patient, supportive instruction
- Over 150 five-star reviews from students across Salisbury Plain
- Pick up from village, camp gates, or anywhere convenient in Bulford
We've taught Bulford residents for years. Military life, shift work, irregular hours? We work around it.
Your Driving Instructors for Bulford
I became an instructor as I loved driving and found a lot of joy in teaching in a previous job. I genuinely love the job and a lot of passion for what I do. Outside of this, you’ll find me in the gym, up a mountain or at the side of a lake, trying to catch some large carp.
I’ve been a driving instructor for over 20 years now — how time flies! I still teach with passion and a sense of fun, because I believe we all learn quicker when we’re enjoying ourselves.
Outside of lessons, I’ve recently discovered a love for gardening (I must be getting old!). I have two grown-up children who are now enjoying their independence behind the wheel, which gives me more time for long walks with my dog — and the occasional well-earned holiday.
Bulford Driving Lessons FAQs
Can you work around camp life and shift patterns?
Yes. We’ve taught loads of people from Bulford Camp over the years and we’re used to the irregular schedules. Exercise coming up? Posting imminent? Weird shift pattern? We’ll work it out. Just be upfront about your situation and we’ll sort something that fits.
Is 25 minutes to Salisbury too much of my lesson time?
No. That 25 minutes each way is actual driving practice on proper roads. You’re learning, not just being driven about. Plus you’ll know the test route inside out, which is gold on exam day. Most of your time is still focused practice in Salisbury anyway.
Where exactly do you pick up from in Bulford?
Literally wherever suits you best. Village high street, near the church, the schools, camp access points, your house. We know the area and we’re flexible. Just tell us what’s most convenient and we’ll make it happen.
Salisbury Plain weather can be harsh. Will we still have lessons?
Yes, unless conditions are genuinely dangerous. Learning in varied weather is actually good preparation. Wind, fog, rain? You need experience in these. Better to learn with an instructor than face them alone after you pass.
Do you offer automatic lessons?
No — we teach manual lessons only.
Do you teach in the evenings or at weekends?
Yes. We offer weekdays and evenings but we don’t currently offer weekend lessons. Our lessons do fill up fast so they’re all subject to availability.
How long is a lesson?
Lessons are booked in 2‑hour blocks (£85).
How do I book?
I’m nervous. Can you help?
Absolutely. We start simple, build confidence, and only add new challenges when you’re ready.
What is your pricing?
What vehicles do you use?
I failed before with another instructor – can you help?
We can’t promise miracles, but we can promise a different approach. Over 150 five-star reviews say we’re pretty good at this. We’ll figure out what went wrong before, work on the specific issues, and get you test-ready properly. Loads of our students have been through failed tests with other instructors and passed with us.
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Practice Routes from Bulford to Salisbury
Most lessons follow a pattern: pick up in Bulford, 25-minute drive to Salisbury, focused test practice there, then back. That’s 50 minutes of real road driving plus your Salisbury practice time each lesson.
Bulford’s roads teach different skills. The village roads build confidence with residential driving. The route out to Salisbury covers A-roads, rural sections, and busier approach roads. By the time you test, you’ve driven from Bulford to the test centre so many times you could do it with your eyes closed (don’t actually do that).
The Salisbury Plain location means weather matters. Wind across open areas, occasional fog, winter conditions that last. Good preparation, because you need to handle different conditions anyway.
That 25-minute journey each way? Not wasted time. Real driving practice building up skills and making the test route familiar.
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“Rich is the nicest, most friendly driving instructor ever! He always went at my pace and reassured me when I was a bit nervous. I couldn’t believe it when I passed with only one minor, it just goes to show what a great teacher he is:-) Thanks so much Rich & I’ll miss our Thursday catch ups!”
“I found lessons with Rich amazing. He’s an incredibly calm and confidence boosting instructor. When I started lessons I was very nervous and he helped me grow into a confident driver who passed first time. Thank you Rich!”
“My son switched from another driving instructor to Rich at Passmaster as was not progressing with his existing instructor. Immediately felt an improvement in the teaching methods and his own confidence as a driver. He has now passed his practical driving test at the first attempt after 6 x 2 hour lessons with Rich. Probably could have taken the test earlier with the progress made, but booking an actual test slot is not easy at present, lucky to get a cancellation slot. Great communication throughout for each lesson booked. Perfectly happy with the service and highly recommend Rich at Passmaster if looking to book driving lessons. Will definitely use again when our other children reach the dreaded age of 17 !!”
“Couldn’t speak more highly of Rich, my experience learning with him was nothing short of amazing. I had bad experiences previously with other instructors which left me with no confidence and frustrated, and in a matter of 7 months I had passed first time!! Punctual, easy going, professional, patient, supportive – everything you need in a great instructor. There are also brilliant resources available. For anyone enquiring about lessons, I promise Rich is your guy!”
“I had rich as my instructor and he was the best!! He was so patient made leaning to drive so much easier and always had a laugh with him.”
“My instructor was Richard Langley and I can say that he is absolutely the best driving instructor that I’ve had.
If you are serious about being a good driver and not just passing your test, want structure and genuine thought into your learning process and someone who will pinpoint your weaknesses and help you get past them, go with Rich.
The lessons are two hours when I was doing them, and the test itself will seem remarkably easy in comparison to Rich putting you through your paces. Highly recommended and good choice if you are brand new to driving or you are swapping instructors and just need someone to iron out your weaknesses.
Lastly, I’ll say that Rich made himself available to help me pass on a day that he’d normally have off – the man genuinely cares about his students. Can’t ask for more from a teacher.”
“Honestly the best driving instructor i’ve ever had. Rich is really supportive as he is patient, and will take extra care in things to make sure you’re comfortable and safe on your own. I started as not being a fan of roundabouts, Rich helped me through this by talking me through each roundabout in detail and making sure I was happy with them, and now i’m more confident as ever. After 6 months of driving with him I passed first time! Super happy, with the result of great lessons from a fantastic driving instructor, Thank you Rich! :)”
“For anyone looking to learn to drive, Rich is your guy. Besides being a very competent driving instructor, he is calm, patient, humorous, and a general legend. I was lucky to get a cancellation for my driving test, and Rich set aside extra lessons, including one outside of his normal hours, to ensure that I had the best chance of passing, which I did, with just one minor, which was completely my own fault. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to learn to drive.”
“Rich is an amazing driving instructor, not only did I enjoy all of the lesson I also improved so quickly. My test was booked very quickly and we didn’t have loads of time to go through everything but Rich taught me efficiently and well with excellent communication. I feel very lucky to have had such a supportive and helpful driving instructor!”
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Village-based or camp-based, regular hours or shifts, we’ve got the experience to make this work. Solid instruction that gets results. Drop us a message and let’s sort out your first lesson.
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