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Driving Lessons Throughout Shrewton
We teach students throughout Shrewton, Rollestone, and the surrounding area on Salisbury Plain. Whether you’re on the High Street near St Mary’s Church, in Maddington, or anywhere across this community of 1,800 residents, we collect you from your door.
Many Shrewton students feel nervous about learning to drive, which is completely understandable when you’re starting something new. We focus on building confidence at your pace, starting with familiar village roads before gradually introducing busier conditions as your skills develop naturally. No pressure, no rushing, just steady progress that builds genuine capability.
Shrewton sits about 14 miles from Salisbury test centre, which works out to roughly 30 minutes by road through beautiful Wiltshire countryside. You’ll drive this route twice every lesson, so by test day it feels as automatic and familiar as your daily commute.
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- Specialists in nervous learners who need patient, supportive instruction
- Know Shrewton and the River Till valley roads inside out after years teaching here
- That 30-minute journey? Perfect for mastering varied road types through repetition
- Over 150 five-star reviews from students across Salisbury Plain
- Collection from anywhere in Shrewton, Rollestone, or Maddington
- The A360 route teaches proper A-road skills before Salisbury city driving
We've taught Shrewton residents for years. The village location works brilliantly for building confidence before busier roads.
Professional Instructors Serving Shrewton
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.
Shrewton Driving Lessons FAQs
s 30 minutes to Salisbury too much of my lesson time from Shrewton?
No, because that journey time teaches crucial skills on varied road types. Those 30 minutes each way cover village lanes, the River Till crossing, A-road driving on the A360, and progressively busier conditions. You’re not being transported as a passenger, you’re actively learning throughout the journey. Plus, by test day you’ll know that route so well it completely removes navigation stress.
I'm nervous about driving. Will starting in a village make it harder when I face busier roads?
Actually, the opposite happens in practice. We start with Shrewton’s peaceful village roads precisely because they’re low-pressure and perfect for building fundamental confidence without overwhelming you. Only when you’re comfortable do we gradually introduce busier conditions at a pace that feels manageable. Many students find the rural start much less intimidating than jumping straight into city traffic.
Can you collect me from anywhere in Shrewton?
Yes, literally anywhere that suits you. High Street, Rollestone, Maddington, near the schools, your home, wherever is convenient. We know Shrewton well after years teaching here and we’re completely flexible about pickup points because we understand village life.
Does Salisbury Plain weather affect driving lessons much?
Sometimes, yes. Wind on exposed sections, fog in the Till valley, and winter conditions are more noticeable than in sheltered town areas. We’ll only cancel if conditions are genuinely dangerous, though, because learning in varied weather actually benefits you long-term. Better to experience challenging conditions with an instructor than face them alone after you pass.
Will I get enough variety from a village starting point?
Definitely, more than you’d think. Shrewton covers rural skills brilliantly, the journey to Salisbury builds A-road experience and navigation through varied landscapes, and your practice in the city itself teaches urban driving. You’ll be more comprehensively trained than students who only ever practice in one similar environment. Village location means broader learning, not limited options.
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).
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.
From Shrewton Village to Salisbury Success
Most lessons follow a pattern that works well for village residents who want comprehensive learning. We pick you up in Shrewton, spend about 30 minutes driving to Salisbury while building your road skills through increasingly varied conditions, focus on test-standard practice in the city itself, then make the return journey. That’s an hour of real driving experience plus your Salisbury practice time, which means every lesson delivers serious comprehensive learning.
Shrewton’s location teaches practical skills that matter in the long run. The village roads build confidence with residential driving and narrow lanes, while the A360 route out develops proper A-road technique with faster speeds and different junction types. By the time you take your test, you’ve covered everything from quiet village streets to busy city traffic, which makes you a more capable driver.
The River Till valley setting and Salisbury Plain position mean you’ll handle weather that changes with the landscape. Wind across open downland, morning fog in the valley, and conditions that teach you to adapt your driving to what’s actually happening around you rather than just memorizing procedures. That’s proper preparation for real driving, not just test-passing.
The 30-minute journey each way isn’t wasted because it’s genuine skill-building time on real roads with varied challenges. By test day, that route feels so familiar you barely think about it consciously, which frees your mind for the actual test.
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“I would highly recommend Rich to anyone looking for driving lessons.
Rich took me from no car driving experience at all to test ready in two months, with an average of just over one 2 hour lesson per week.
Rich had a clear and effective strategy to develop my driving. Every lesson, I felt I was being appropriately challenged outside my comfort zone. And every lesson, I felt I made substantial progress.
Rich always remained calm and understanding in our lessons. I felt totally comfortable thinking aloud, and felt that no question was too basic to ask. I was especially impressed by how insightful Rich was. Whenever something went wrong, Rich was able to fully talk me through what had happened and what I needed to adjust. He constantly provided great driving tips, ranging from control of my own vehicle to how my actions affected the perceptions of other road users.”
“I was very nervous to start driving and being in the car with a stranger but Rich is patient and funny and really puts worries at ease. He was incredible with me when I would ask blunt or silly questions, always able to talk through things when I didn’t understand. And made time for me months later when I booked a second test and then passed!! 100% recommend him!”
“I want to say a massive thank you to Rich from Passmaster! At the beginning I was very nervous about driving and was struggling to get my head round the basics. Rich was extremely patient and took everything at my own pace and was more than happy to answer all questions whilst building up my knowledge and confidence.
Each lesson was tailored to my individual needs, I never felt like I was being rushed and no question was a stupid one! Every lesson was fun and we had a right laugh along the way.
When test day arrived I was very nervous and very much doubted myself, and again Rich made me feel very supported, at complete ease and I am over the moon that I passed this week with no minors which I never thought would be possible!! It has been an absolute pleasure to be taught by Rich and I will miss my Friday mornings, cannot thank Passmaster enough!”
“Rich is an absolute legend, couldn’t ask for a better instructor. So easy to get along with and is such a supportive and patient person. Passed first time thanks to him, couldn’t have done it without him.”
“Rich is amazing!! such a good teacher and made a friend in him too! so patient and easy to chat to and made learning to drive so fun – I passed first time with 3 minors and I felt well prepared for my test. I miss having my weekly lessons with him and would highly recommend to anyone looking to pass their test with ease and quickly :)”
“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!”
“If you are looking for great driving school then you are at the right place! I can’t recommend Passmaster enough.
Rich was really friendly, easy to get along and a great laugh which made the whole process much more enjoyable. He is super reliable and excellent teacher with great knowledge, staying patient and calm throughout lessons, which is what you need in an instructor when learning to drive. The lessons are planned and tailored to ensure you feel comfortable and confident on the roads whilst staying safe, with any weakness you may have being worked on in good time. I passed first time with Rich and so did my brother! I honestly don’t think you could find a better instructor out there!
I can’t thank Rich enough and will definitely miss the lessons! ☺️”
“I went from no experience to passing my test on my first try in just over 3 months of lessons. Rich is a great instructor who covers all the essential skills needed for the test.
I highly recommend to anyone looking to learn how to drive. You won’t be disappointed!”
“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!”
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