Driving Instructors in Bewdley

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Instructors
5
Nearest Test Centre
Dudley (13.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
44.9%
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There are 5 driving instructors in Bewdley. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 56 reviews.

5
Instructors
4.9 / 5
56 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Our Bewdley instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Carl Brookes
3 mi

Carl Brookes

Kidderminster
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Carl Brookes is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in the Kidderminster and Droitwich areas. He runs Carl Brookes Driving School and h…

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Jules
7.4 mi

Jules

Hampton
5.0
23 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jules is a Grade A driving instructor and the owner of Eco Driving School. She has years of experience helping learners reach their driving goals in …

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David
8.7 mi

David

Elmbridge
5.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min

David is a friendly, highly recommended driving instructor with Roundabout, an independent driving school in the Elmbridge area. He has extensive exp…

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Martyn Loveridge
3.2 mi

Martyn Loveridge

Kidderminster
4.5
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Martyn Loveridge is a friendly driving instructor based in Kidderminster, offering lessons that really suit how you like to learn. He focuses on help…

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Marc
3 mi

Marc

Kidderminster
Manual 60 min Evenings
Mini Cooper

Marc is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Roadrunners Driving School in Kidderminster, with over 25 years of experience. He is known locally fo…

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Learning to Drive in Bewdley

Learning to drive in Bewdley feels different to a city course. Roads through the High Street and over Bewdley Bridge can slow you down, while the A456 and rural lanes out towards the Wyre Forest give practised variety. It suits learners who want a mix of quiet, technical streets and short stretches of faster A-road. There are five local instructors, so lessons feel personal and locally focused.

Nearest Test Centre: Dudley

Dudley is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 13.4 miles from Bewdley. Expect a mix of urban and suburban test routes at Dudley, with a substantial number of tests held each year. Dudley had a pass rate of 44.9% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, and it ran 10,474 tests in that period. You will usually travel mainly on A roads to reach the centre.

44.9%
Overall Pass Rate
50.7%
Male Pass Rate
40.2%
Female Pass Rate
13.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Local candidates using Dudley test centre had a pass rate of 44.9% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, which is below the national average of 47.3% in the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Men at Dudley passed at 50.7% while women passed at 40.2% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres show small variation, with Wolverhampton at 47.5% and Worcester at 44.1% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets off the High Street to build clutch and steering control before tackling busier spots. Practice crossing Bewdley Bridge and the approaches, and watch for tourist parking near the river during weekends. Use the A456 into Kidderminster to get used to joining faster traffic and lane discipline. Rural lanes around Wribbenhall and the Wyre Forest are narrow, so practise slow-speed observation and safe overtaking. Time lessons outside school-run hours if you want less congestion on narrow streets.

Choosing an Instructor in Bewdley

Pick an instructor who regularly teaches to Dudley test routes and who will take you through local manoeuvres. There are five instructors locally, so check availability and book early rather than hunt for a bargain. Ask about lesson length, car type and whether they offer block-booking discounts or intensive courses. Make sure they are ADI registered and ask for recent local references.

Lesson Costs in Bewdley

Lesson prices in this area vary by instructor experience, vehicle type and lesson length. Expect cost to change if you choose evening lessons, weekend slots or block bookings, and if your instructor has to travel beyond Bewdley to meet you.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence before you book any lessons and keep the provisional with you when you drive. Study for and pass the theory test, then start practical lessons and book a practical test at Dudley, Wolverhampton or Worcester. On test day bring your provisional licence and theory pass certificate, and make sure your instructor has taught the manoeuvres commonly seen on local routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Bewdley has five local driving instructors.
The nearest DVSA test centre is Dudley, about 13.4 miles from Bewdley.
Dudley had a pass rate of 44.9% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
The national average was 47.3% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, while Dudley was 44.9% in the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Yes.
Wolverhampton reported a pass rate of 47.5% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, and Worcester was 44.1% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Learning time varies by learner and lesson frequency.
Lesson costs are not fixed in the provided data.
Yes, practising on Bewdley High Street, the approaches to Bewdley Bridge and the A456 will help.
Local demand rises in late spring and summer when new learners often start, and at exam-heavy times like after schools finish.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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