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Debbie
Debbie Blagg is a very experienced driving instructor in Solihull and has run Debi B's Driving School since 1999. She's friendly, patient and underst…
Saif
Saif Kabir runs Saif Driving School, a friendly local driving school that's been awarded Best Local Driving School in Sandwell four years running. He…
Debz
Debbie is a calm, patient driving instructor based in Brierley Hill. She gets to know what you want from your lessons and goes at a pace that suits y…
Jason
Jason M Thorne is a fully qualified and DSA registered driving instructor based in Solihull. He's been teaching for years and offers a calm, clear ap…
Tomasz
Tomasz Matuszkiewicz is a DSA-approved driving instructor offering driving lessons across Worcestershire and nearby areas. He covers both theory and …
Nick
Nick Edkins is a friendly driving instructor based in Hockley Heath, covering most of the Solihull district. He's been teaching people to drive for o…
Mike
Hi, I'm Mike Hurry. I've been a driving instructor for over 20 years, and I'm a Grade A ADI with a 100% pass rate. I teach in a modern dual-control c…
James
James Verschoyle is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Sandwell. He's got the most up-to-date BTEC4 professional qualificati…
Tim
Tim Pidler is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Solihull. He's been speciall…
Jon
Jon Matthews is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Solihull. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) w…
Learning to Drive in Barnt Green
Barnt Green is a quiet commuter village south of Birmingham with easy links to Redditch and the Lickey Hills. Streets are a mix of narrow village lanes and busier A441 stretches, so learners get varied practice close to home. Lessons often start near the railway station and move onto the A441 for junction practice. Local instructors know the traffic patterns around the small village roundabouts and country roads.
Nearest Test Centre: Worcester
The nearest DVSA test centre is Enfield (Brancroft Way), about 4.1 miles from Barnt Green. Expect a mix of suburban roads and some faster A-road sections during tests, with parking and waiting areas at the centre. Booking demand can be steady, so allow time for appointment availability. The centre handles several thousand tests a year, so plan your dates in advance.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Enfield (Brancroft Way) has a pass rate of 32.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), noticeably below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Enfield pass at 34.1% while female candidates pass at 30.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Redditch and Worcester show higher pass rates of 41.1% and 44.1% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so some learners travel slightly further for tests.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the A441 to get used to long junctions and merging traffic. Practice hill starts and clutch control near the Lickey Hills roads where gradients change quickly. Use Barnt Green station and the small roundabout by the shops to rehearse observations and turning. Late afternoon traffic towards Redditch can be heavy on weekdays, so pick quieter times for first solo practice. Get comfortable with narrow country lanes off the A441, many have limited passing places and hidden driveways.
Choosing an Instructor in Barnt Green
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Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Start with weekly lessons and book your theory test once you can consistently read road signs and complete independent driving. When you pass theory, arrange practical lessons focused on manoeuvres and routes used by local test centres before booking your practical test. Take a mock test with your instructor to find weak spots and build confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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