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Are Automatic Driving Lessons Easier?
If you’re learning to drive in and around Newbury, you’ve probably heard that automatic driving lessons are easier. At Electric Mile Driving School, we teach in a modern automatic, dual-control EV—and we see every week how removing the clutch and gear changes can...
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If you’re based near Newbury and are ready to learn to drive, you’re in the perfect place to begin your journey. This historic market town offers a unique mix of urban traffic, countryside roads, and everything in between — ideal for new drivers to build real-world confidence.
As a local instructor and owner of Electric Mile Driving School, I know the roads like the back of my hand. Whether you’re navigating busy junctions or practicing quiet manoeuvres, I will guide you every step of the way.
Why Newbury is a great place to learn
Newbury has a wide variety of roads to prepare you for every kind of driving situation:
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A34 & A339 dual carriageway for building speed awareness and confidence in heavier and sometimes faster moving traffic
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Quiet streets in Shaw, Speen, and Wash Common for mastering turns, parking
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Roundabouts like the Robin Hood roundabout to help you handle complex junctions
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Scenic routes past Donnington Castle and Newbury Racecourse — great for navigation skills
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Book a lesson and get to know the local test routes before you take the test
As your driving instructor, I use my knowledge of local test routes — including areas like London Road, Newtown Road, and residential zones — to make sure you feel fully prepared. You’ll practice near the Greenham Test Centre, so you know exactly what to expect on test day.
Practical and theory test guidance
Your practical driving test could be taken right here in Newbury at the DVSA Test Centre in Greenham. Need help with your theory test? I can guide you through that too — with the Reading & Andover Theory Test Centres just a short journey away.
Book personalised lessons with Electric Mile
Everyone learns differently — that’s why I tailor your driving lessons to your pace and confidence level. Whether it’s your first time behind the wheel or you’re brushing up for the test, you’ll get supportive, focused tuition every time.
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Start your driving journey with Chris at Electric Mile Driving School, a local instructor who truly knows the local roads. Book your first lesson today and gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge you need to pass your test and drive independently.