Intensive Driving Courses in Monmouthshire
GetMyPass runs intensive driving courses right across Monmouthshire. Whether you are in Newport, Abergavenny and Monmouth, our DVSA-approved instructors get you test-ready fast. Choose your area below or get in touch to book.
Monmouthshire sits on the Welsh border, a mix of market towns, the Wye Valley and the busier edge nearest Newport and Cwmbran. Learners here cover very different driving conditions in a single course: national-speed-limit border lanes and hill starts around Monmouth, then dual carriageways, roundabouts and denser junctions as you move towards Cwmbran and Pontypool.
That range is exactly why an intensive course suits the county well, it compresses practice on both road types into a short run of days rather than spacing it out over months.
The county’s two DVSA test centres, Abergavenny and Monmouth, sit only a short drive apart but produce different results. Abergavenny posts a 61% pass rate and Monmouth 59%, both comfortably above the 50.0% national average, so learners across Cwmbran, Newport (Gwent) and Pontypool are training towards centres that already perform well. A deposit of £18 per hour secures a local instructor who knows both test routes, with lesson fees paid directly to that instructor.
GetMyPass covers 5 towns across Monmouthshire, 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 Monmouthshire ranged from 53% to 61% 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 Newport (Gwent), Abergavenny or Monmouth, we match you with an instructor who knows your local test routes – covering pickup from your home or workplace.
Areas we cover in Monmouthshire
Newport (Gwent)
NP10, NP18-NP20 | Local test centre
Abergavenny
NP7 | Local test centre
Monmouth
NP25 | Local test centre
Cwmbran
NP44 | Nearest centre: Newport
Pontypool
NP4 | Nearest centre: Abergavenny
Driving test centres and pass rates in Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire has 3 DVSA driving test centres, and the gap between them is bigger than most learners expect. Abergavenny led the county at around 61% in 2024/25, while Newport (Gwent) recorded around 53%, against a national average of roughly 51%. Newport’s centre is included because the city sits within the historic county of Monmouthshire. That gap matters when you plan an intensive course: the centre you test at shapes the routes you practise, the traffic you face and, statistically, your chance on the day. And because DVSA rules since 12 May 2026 mean you book your own practical test, the choice of centre is genuinely yours: it can pay to weigh up travel time against pass rate rather than defaulting to the closest option. GetMyPass instructors teach on the live test routes around each centre below, so use the table as a starting point when deciding where to sit your test.
| Test centre | Town | Pass rate (2024/25) |
|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny | Abergavenny | 61% |
| Monmouth | Monmouth | 59% |
| Newport (Gwent) | Newport | 53% |
Source: DVSA driving test statistics, car practical test pass rates by centre, 2024/25.
GetMyPass runs intensive courses right across Monmouthshire, with dedicated local pages for Abergavenny, Monmouth, Newport (Gwent), Cwmbran and Pontypool. Each town page shows the test centre learners there usually use, the postcodes we pick up from and how quickly you can get from first lesson to test day. If your town isn’t listed, enter your postcode on the nearest page and we’ll match you with an available local instructor.
Abergavenny and Monmouth are the two DVSA test centres serving Monmouthshire, and both sit well above the 50.0% national average pass rate: Abergavenny at 61%, Monmouth close behind at 59%. That two-point gap is small compared with many counties, so the choice between them comes down to which town is more convenient for the learner rather than chasing a stronger result. Learners book their own test slot and choose which of the two centres to sit it at; an instructor training on both sets of routes can advise which one suits a particular test date and lesson schedule.
FAQs, intensive driving courses in Monmouthshire
How much does an intensive driving course cost in Monmouthshire?
Courses in Monmouthshire start from £180, which is a deposit that secures your instructor rather than a full course price. Deposits run £180, £360, £630 or £900 depending on how many hours you book, and lesson fees are paid directly to the instructor. On top of that, DVSA charges a separate practical test fee of £62 on weekdays or £75 on evenings and weekends, paid directly to DVSA when the learner books their own test.
Do I pay the instructor or GetMyPass directly in Monmouthshire?
In Monmouthshire, the £180-plus deposit goes to securing your instructor and reserving your place on the intensive course. From there, the lesson fees themselves are paid directly to the instructor as the course progresses, not to the company taking the deposit. The DVSA practical test fee, £62 on a weekday or £75 on an evening or weekend, is also paid separately and directly to DVSA when the learner books their own test slot.
How many lessons do learners in Monmouthshire usually need?
How many hours a learner needs depends on prior driving experience, which is why courses are sold in tiers, from a £180 deposit up to £900 for the longest option. Monmouthshire’s mix of quiet border lanes around Monmouth and busier junctions closer to Abergavenny and Cwmbran means most learners benefit from covering both road types before their test, rather than practising on only one kind of route in the run-up to the day.
Is it worth travelling to a quieter test centre in Monmouthshire?
Monmouthshire has two DVSA test centres, Abergavenny and Monmouth, both already above the 50.0% national average pass rate at 61% and 59% respectively. Since the gap between them is small, choosing where to sit the test is more about convenience, availability and which routes your instructor knows best than about seeking out a markedly easier centre. Learners book and choose their own test slot at either centre.
Which areas of Monmouthshire do you cover?
We cover 5 towns across Monmouthshire, including Newport (Gwent), Abergavenny, Monmouth, Cwmbran. See the full list above – click any area for local test centre details and pickup postcodes.
Which DVSA test centres are used in Monmouthshire?
We work with Monmouth Driving Test Centre, Abergavenny Driving Test Centre, Newport (Gwent) Driving Test Centre across Monmouthshire.
How much does an intensive driving course in Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire?
Yes – we offer both manual and automatic intensive courses across Monmouthshire. 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 Monmouthshire
Cities
- Newport NP20
Towns
- Abergavenny NP7
- Monmouth NP25
- Chepstow NP16
- Cwmbran NP44
- Pontypool NP4