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Best Driving Instructors in Amington
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Ash
Ash is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Nuneaton with over 20 years of experience. He has a great reputation for helping nervous drivers…
Steve
Steve is a calm, friendly driving instructor with 1st Choice Driving Academy. His learners often pass first time and quite a few have passed with zer…
Andy
Andy has over 37 years of driving experience and offers professional manual driving lessons in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas. He's calm, pat…
Ian
Ian has been teaching people to drive for 25 years and works with New Whittington Driving School in Chesterfield. He has a very high pass rate, thank…
Learning to Drive in Amington
Learning to drive in Amington means suburban streets and quick trips onto major A roads. Lessons often mix quiet residential roads with busier routes towards Tamworth and Lichfield. You will meet commuter traffic at peak times and some short stretches of faster A-road driving when heading out to nearby towns. Local lessons suit learners who want a mix of town and short A-road experience.
Nearest Test Centre: Lichfield
The nearest DVSA test centre is Lichfield, about 8.1 miles from Amington by road. Expect a mix of local town and A-road routes on the test and a centre that manages several thousand tests each year. Lichfield has a pass rate of 48.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and conducts around 7,112 tests per year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Lichfield's pass rate sits at 48.5% which is slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Lichfield pass at 51.2% while female candidates pass at 46.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). The centre handles a high volume of tests, about 7,112 annually, which can affect booking times and test route familiarity (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Amington Road to build confidence on quiet streets before moving onto busier routes. Practice joining and leaving the A5 safely and watch for fast-moving traffic when you approach Tamworth junctions. Try rounds at the Tamworth ring road and practice lane discipline on dual carriageways on quieter days. Expect school-run congestion near local schools during mornings and afternoons, so plan lesson times to avoid those peaks. Work on hill starts and clutch control if you head towards short gradients on local roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Amington
There are four instructors listed in the area, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for a DVSA-approved instructor who offers regular weekly slots and uses local test routes like Lichfield for lessons. Ask whether they provide mock tests and if they are familiar with the Lichfield test centre routes. Expect prices to vary by experience, car type and how far an instructor travels to you.
Lesson Costs in Amington
Lesson prices in Amington vary because average local pricing is not published for this area. Costs tend to reflect an instructor's experience, travel time and whether they provide block-booking discounts or mock tests. Lessons close to busy centres or in areas with few instructors can be slightly higher than quieter localities.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post to start lessons. Book and pass the theory test, including the hazard perception section, before you can book the practical test. Take regular lessons, aim for mock tests at the Lichfield centre and book your practical when your instructor feels you are ready. After passing the practical you will receive a full driving licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026