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Driving Instructors in Oxford
Oxford's historic narrow streets and busy park-and-ride system create unique challenges for learners. The Headington roundabout, known locally as 'the Magic Roundabout', is one of the most complex junctions in the area, while the A40 and A34 provide fast dual carriageway experience. Cycling traffic is heavy throughout the city, so instructors place strong emphasis on mirror work and safe overtaking of cyclists.
Average lesson price
£32–38/hr
Test centres nearby
1
Learning to drive in Oxford: the local numbers
Official DVSA figures for the test centres serving Oxford and the OX postcode area, so you know exactly what you're working with before you book your first lesson.
Nearest centre pass rate
48.2%
Oxford (Cowley), 2.5 miles
Typical test wait
5 weeks
Oxford (Cowley), July 2026
National median wait
11.1 weeks
Great Britain, July 2026
Approved instructors
385
OX postcode area, 2025
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate 2024-25 | Typical wait (July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford (Cowley) | 2.5 mi | 48.2% | 5 weeks |
| Oxford (Kassam Stadium) | 3.1 mi | – | – |
| Culham LGV | 6.7 mi | – | – |
According to DVSA figures, Oxford (Cowley) has the highest pass rate near Oxford at 48.2%, against a national average of 48.7%. Booking-to-test waits at centres near Oxford currently run around 5 weeks, compared with a Great Britain median of 11.1 weeks (July 2026).
Sources: DVSA car driving test statistics — pass rates 2024-25, waiting times July 2026, ADI register 2025. Compare every UK centre in our driving test waiting times tracker and test centre pass rates tool.
Driving test centres near Oxford
Your instructor will help you choose the test centre whose routes best match your experience. These are the DVSA practical test centres serving the Oxford area.
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