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My prices are £37.50 per hour and £75 for 2 hours.

I spent a number of years as an assistant golf professional, teaching pupils of all ages, levels and backgrounds. I later went on to work in sales & marketing within the aviation industry before becoming a driving instructor. Hobbies Include: Most Sports, Aviation, Films and Books

Driving Instructor in Taunton, Yeovil, Ilminster, Chard

About Tony Cross, Driving Instructor in Ilminster area of Somerset

Manual Driving Instructor Ilminster, Somerset

Tony’s Skills

Good communication skills for learner drivers.
Ability to connect with and support nervous or anxious drivers
Coaching/CCL coaching and Client Centred Learning courses

Driving Instructor – Tony is our local  Ilminster and Yeovil, Taunton based manual driving instructor and he has a very high pass rate and is trained to provide courses for learner drivers, motorway courses. All of our driving instructors are CRB checked.

Tony’s prices per hour are £40.

Address: New Road, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9AF
Post Code Areas Covered TA1, TA2, TA19, TA20, BA21, BA22,
Taunton, Ilminster, Yeovil, Chard areas of Somerset.

 

🚗 Learn to Drive with Tony Cross in Ilminster, Somerset

Are you looking for a reliable, friendly, and patient driving instructor in the Ilminster area? Look no further than Blue School of Motoring! Instructor Tony Cross is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a deep knowledge of Ilminster and its surrounding areas, ensuring you get the most comprehensive and practical driving tuition possible.

We don’t just teach you to pass your test; we coach you to become a safe, confident, and responsible driver for life.

🗺️ Master the Roads of Ilminster: Your Local Learning Environment

Learning to drive in a town like Ilminster offers a fantastic blend of driving challenges, preparing you perfectly for your practical driving test and beyond.

Local Road Systems: Practical Test Preparation

Ilminster sits strategically close to major transport links, making it an excellent training ground:

  • A303 Dual Carriageway: While the A303 bypasses the town, its junction near Ilminster provides a crucial opportunity to practice high-speed entry and exit and safe overtaking procedures—essential skills for motorway and dual carriageway driving after you pass your test.
  • The A358 (Taunton to Chard): This main A-road requires mastering varying speed limits, country road driving, and negotiating large, complex junctions and roundabouts on the approach to bigger towns like Taunton.
  • Town Centre Navigation: Lessons will cover negotiating the narrower streets and traffic flows around the Market Square and The Minster Church of St Mary. You’ll perfect maneuvers like parallel parking and junction work in built-up, residential areas off roads like East Street and Silver Street.
  • Rural Roads: Ilminster’s location in South Somerset means you’ll gain valuable experience on challenging B-roads and country lanes, developing hazard perception for unseen bends, dealing with passing points, and reacting to farm traffic and pedestrians.

Local Landmarks and Test Skills

We use local landmarks to help guide your learning:

  • The Minster Church of St Mary: The beautiful Grade I listed building provides a central landmark for pinpointing locations and practicing observations in busy urban environments.
  • Local Supermarkets (e.g., Tesco and Co-op): These car parks and access points are excellent, safe places to practice the key maneuvers, including reverse bay parking.

👥 Ilminster Community Snapshot

Knowing the local context is vital for safe driving. Ilminster, a historic market town, has a strong community feel.

  • Population: Based on recent Census data (2021), Ilminster has a population of approximately 5,964 within the parish, with the wider ward area being around 10,480 residents. This moderate size means you’ll learn to drive in a real-world setting without the overwhelming congestion of a large city.
  • Current Local Topics: Local news often focuses on community events (like the renowned Christmas Lights Switch-On), local business openings in the independent High Street, and discussions around local road safety initiatives and potential new housing developments which impact traffic flow. We keep abreast of these changes to ensure your lessons reflect the most current driving conditions.

🔑 Your Success is Our Priority

Blue School of Motoring is committed to helping you pass your driving test with confidence. We offer flexible lesson schedules and tailored instruction to suit your pace.

Feature Description
Local Expert Instructor Tony Cross knows all the local test routes and driving challenges.
Bespoke Lessons Tuition adapted to your learning style and experience level.
Test Centre Ready Closest practical test centres are in Taunton and Yeovil. Tony will ensure you are familiar with the specific roads and conditions in these towns.
Tony Cross
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Tony Cross

Phone
07932 410255
Hometown
Ilminster, Somerset
Car type
Manual
Areas covered
Taunton, Yeovil, Chard, Driving Lessons in Ilminster
Postcodes covered
TA1, TA2, TA19, TA20, BA21, BA22

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