Intensive Driving Courses in Gloucestershire
GetMyPass runs intensive driving courses right across Gloucestershire. Whether you are in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud, our DVSA-approved instructors get you test-ready fast. Choose your area below or get in touch to book.
Gloucestershire stretches from the Cotswold escarpment down into the Severn Vale, so a learner’s routes can shift within a single lesson from tight, hedge-lined lanes to dual carriageway and roundabout-heavy town driving. GetMyPass covers learners across Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Yate, Filton and Kingswood, matching each course to an instructor who already teaches the local test routes rather than a generic countywide route sheet.
The county’s two DVSA test centres sit close together on paper but differ in practice: Gloucester currently records a 49% pass rate against the 50% national average, while Cheltenham sits just behind at 48%.
Neither gap is dramatic, but it is enough to weigh up when a learner is deciding where to book. An intensive course gives a learner the flexibility to pick a centre based on that data rather than simply defaulting to whichever town they live nearest.
GetMyPass covers 6 towns across Gloucestershire, working with DVSA-approved local instructors at 3 local DVSA test centres. Our intensive courses run 6-8 hours per day and can take you from beginner to test-ready in as little as one week.
Pass rates across Gloucestershire ranged from 47% to 50% in 2024/25. Our structured day-by-day approach means you build genuine driving confidence fast, arriving at the test centre properly prepared.
Whether you’re in Gloucester, Cheltenham or Kingswood, we match you with an instructor who knows your local test routes – covering pickup from your home or workplace.
Areas we cover in Gloucestershire
Gloucester
GL1-GL4 | Local test centre
Cheltenham
GL50-GL53 | Local test centre
Kingswood
BS15, BS16 | Local test centre
Filton
BS34, BS7 | Nearest centre: Bristol (Avonmouth)
Stroud
GL5, GL6 | Nearest centre: Gloucester
Yate
BS37 | Nearest centre: Bristol (Kingswood)
Of Gloucestershire’s two published test centres, Gloucester is the stronger performer at a 49% pass rate, just one point under the 50% national average. Cheltenham runs slightly behind at 48%. Both figures sit close to the national picture, so neither centre stands out as unusually easy or hard, but a one-point gap can still matter to a borderline-ready learner. Because DVSA lets a learner book any test centre themselves, someone taking an intensive course in Cheltenham or Gloucester is free to choose either venue rather than being tied to the town where their lessons are based.
FAQs, intensive driving courses in Gloucestershire
Which driving test centres are in Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire has two DVSA practical test centres in the fact sheet: Gloucester, which records a 49% pass rate, and Cheltenham, at 48%. Both sit close to the 50% national average. Learners taking an intensive course anywhere in the county, from Cheltenham and Gloucester to Stroud, Yate, Filton or Kingswood, can book their test at either centre; the location of your lessons does not fix which centre you must use.
Do you cover rural areas of Gloucestershire?
Yes. Gloucestershire courses run right across the county, taking in Stroud, Yate, Filton and Kingswood alongside the larger towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester, so learners outside the main centres are matched with an instructor who covers their area rather than only the county town. Lessons are arranged around routes local to where the learner actually lives and drives, not a single fixed pickup point.
Who provides the driving lessons in Gloucestershire?
Lessons are delivered by a local, qualified driving instructor matched to the learner, not by GetMyPass directly. A deposit, from £180, secures that instructor for the course length; the £18 per hour deposit rate reflects the lesson hours booked, and lesson fees themselves are paid to the instructor directly, separate from the deposit.
Can I choose which Gloucestershire test centre I sit my test at?
Yes. Since 12 May 2026, DVSA rules require learners to book their own practical test rather than have a provider book it for them, and that booking includes choosing the centre. In Gloucestershire that means a learner can pick Gloucester (49% pass rate) or Cheltenham (48%) based on availability or preference. The test fee is £62 on a weekday or £75 on an evening or weekend, and a booked date can be changed up to twice with at least 10 working days notice.
Which areas of Gloucestershire do you cover?
We cover 6 towns across Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Kingswood, Filton. See the full list above – click any area for local test centre details and pickup postcodes.
Which DVSA test centres are used in Gloucestershire?
We work with Bristol (Kingswood) Driving Test Centre, Cheltenham Driving Test Centre, Gloucester (Quedgeley) Driving Test Centre across Gloucestershire.
How much does an intensive driving course in Gloucestershire cost?
Price depends on your experience level and the number of hours you need. We give you an exact quote in minutes based on your situation – no hidden fees. Use the button above to get yours.
Do you offer manual and automatic courses in Gloucestershire?
Yes – we offer both manual and automatic intensive courses across Gloucestershire. Tell us your preference when you get a quote and we’ll match you with the right car and instructor.
Towns & cities we cover in Gloucestershire
Cities
- Gloucester GL1
Towns
- Cheltenham GL50
- Stroud GL5
- Tewkesbury GL20
- Cirencester GL7
- Dursley GL11