Ahead of the Field School of Motoring
Driving Schools
Ahead of the Field School of Motoring
The Forge, Yeovil
# Ahead of the Field School of Motoring
Ahead of the Field is an established driving school based in Yeovil, run by Stuart Field, Joanne Field, and Sara Warr. They specialise in providing comprehensive driving instruction to learner drivers preparing for their practical driving test, as well as post-test training for qualified drivers.
The school serves nervous and anxious learners, confident learners seeking to improve their skills, and experienced drivers looking to refresh their abilities or progress to advanced driving. They accommodate individual preferences by offering both manual and automatic vehicles, with male or female instructors available.
What distinguishes Ahead of the Field is their exceptional first-time pass rate of over 80%, significantly outperforming the national average of 58%. They employ the DSA-approved structured learning method, systematically covering 24 Key Skills across five achievement levels to ensure thorough progression.
The school's family-friendly approach prioritises building confidence in nervous drivers whilst maintaining high teaching standards. Their testimonials demonstrate consistent success with first-time passes, often with minimal minor faults, suggesting effective instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
Beyond standard driving lessons, they offer semi-intensive courses for accelerated learning, motorway training to develop advanced skills, and the Pass Plus qualification—a government-backed course reducing insurance premiums for new drivers. Refresher courses cater to lapsed drivers regaining confidence.
This combination of proven results, personalised instruction, diverse course options, and genuine investment in learner progression makes them a trusted choice for driving education in Somerset.
Ahead of the Field is an established driving school based in Yeovil, run by Stuart Field, Joanne Field, and Sara Warr. They specialise in providing comprehensive driving instruction to learner drivers preparing for their practical driving test, as well as post-test training for qualified drivers.
The school serves nervous and anxious learners, confident learners seeking to improve their skills, and experienced drivers looking to refresh their abilities or progress to advanced driving. They accommodate individual preferences by offering both manual and automatic vehicles, with male or female instructors available.
What distinguishes Ahead of the Field is their exceptional first-time pass rate of over 80%, significantly outperforming the national average of 58%. They employ the DSA-approved structured learning method, systematically covering 24 Key Skills across five achievement levels to ensure thorough progression.
The school's family-friendly approach prioritises building confidence in nervous drivers whilst maintaining high teaching standards. Their testimonials demonstrate consistent success with first-time passes, often with minimal minor faults, suggesting effective instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
Beyond standard driving lessons, they offer semi-intensive courses for accelerated learning, motorway training to develop advanced skills, and the Pass Plus qualification—a government-backed course reducing insurance premiums for new drivers. Refresher courses cater to lapsed drivers regaining confidence.
This combination of proven results, personalised instruction, diverse course options, and genuine investment in learner progression makes them a trusted choice for driving education in Somerset.
Services offered
Manual and automatic driving lessonsSemi-intensive coursesMotorway tuitionPass Plus courseDriving test preparationRefresher courses for lapsed driversOne-to-one instructionFemale and male instructor options