Driving Lessons Swansea

Learning to Drive in Swansea

The national average driving lessons required to pass the practical driving test is 47 hours with a driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family or friend are recommended.

Swansea’s Driving Test pass rate compared to other cities across the UK is a touch lower than the national average sitting at 49.3%.

The test centres in Swansea are Burrows Road which has a pass rate of 49.3%, Llanelli at 50.8%, Barry at 63.7% and Bridgend at 56.4%

The nearest additional driving test centres for Swansea are Carmarthen with 57.3%, Merthyr Tydfil with 58.3%, Brecon with 60.1% and Llantrisant which has a higher pass rate of 62.5%.

Swansea’s Practical Driving Test Centres

• Barry, (Cardiff), Unit 16, Business Support Centre, Hood Road, Innovation Quarter, The Waterfront, Barry CF62 5QN
• Brecon, (Swansea), Camden Road, Brecon LD3 7RT
• Bridgend, (Cardiff), Crown Building, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF13 4AD
• Carmarthen, (Swansea), (wheelchair accessible), Ty Myrddin, Crown Building, Old Station Road, Carmarthen SA31 1LP
• Llanelli, (Swansea), (wheelchair accessible), Toft Place, Llanerch, Llanelli, SA15 3SB
• Llantrisant, (Swansea), (wheelchair accessible), School Road, Miskin, Llantrisant CF72 8YR
• Merthyr Tydfil, (Cardiff), Merthyr Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DR
• Swansea, (Swansea), Burrows Road off Langdon Road, Kings Dock, St Thomas, Swansea SA1 8QY

Swansea’s Theory Test Centres

• Bridgend, (Cardiff), Second Floor, Brackla House, Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BZ
• Carmarthen, (Swansea), Unit 15 Second Floor, Darkgate Centre Offices, Red Street, Carmarthen SA13 1QL
• Merthyr Tydfil, (Cardiff), Ground Floor, Ty Keir Hardie, Riverside Court, Avenue de Clichy, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8LD
• Swansea, (Cardiff), Second Floor, Grove House, 3 Grove Place, Swansea, SA1 5DF

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Swansea – did you know?

1. Swansea was founded by Norman Lords in 1106 and populated it with English settlers. Up until the 1800s, Swansea was a tiny village and considered mostly as an English town.
2. Swansea castle was enormous and only around 10% of it still stands today. Some of the 14^th Century architecture can be seen at the top of Wind Street, much more of it was lost to bombing in the Blitz.
3. Swansea began as a riverside town on the banks of the Tawe. Rather than building docks, boats would load directly from the river bank before sailing down the estuary and out to sea.
4. South Gower used to speak their own dialect influenced by the West Country. Up until the 1700s the area was considered to be very poor and engaged in significant trade with Devon and Somerset.
5. In the 14^th Century, Swansea was completely enclosed with high walls. Gates to the north, south and west allowed for entry and exit to the settlement.
6. In 2016, Swansea was voted the most beautiful city in the UK thanks to its close proximity to some of the UKs best beaches and the picturesque Mumbles. Plymouth came second in the same poll.
7. Swansea has 32 miles of coastline and a beach or cove for every week of the year. The stunning coastline includes marinas for pleasure boating and docklands for trade.
8. In the mid-19^th Century, Swansea exported 60% of the worlds copper from factories and mines in the Tawe Valley.
9. Swansea has the largest indoor market in Wales with over 100 independent stalls selling a wide range of products from fresh produce to handwoven baskets.
10. The Meridian Quay Tower on Swansea’s marina is the tallest residential building in Wales. A bar and restaurant at the top offers panoramic views of Swansea Bay.