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Best Driving Instructors in Birmingham
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Muhammad Shahnawaz
Muhammad Shahnawaz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Birmingham and runs LetMeDrive's practical training. He focuses on intensive and semi-int…
Debbie Blagg
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…
Mark Evans
Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…
Aky
Aky is a fully qualified driving instructor with years of experience teaching learners in and around the Black Country. He offers both manual and aut…
Debbie
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…
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…
Shak
Shak is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Auto Academy, a local driving school in the Black Country. He focuses on automatic driv…
Faz
Faz is a DVSA fully qualified driving instructor with Get Set Drive School of Motoring, a friendly family-run driving school based in Dudley. He keep…
Rouf
Rouf runs RDS Driving School and has spent many years teaching learner drivers across the West Midlands. Based in Birmingham, he is known for offerin…
Amirul
Amirul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor with Think Safety Driving School in Birmingham. His pupils often mention his calm, patient teaching st…
Lee Antony
Lee Antony is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Tipton. He runs the Lee Antony Driving School, which has a lively Facebook page with 941 …
Lee Brookes
Lee Brookes is a friendly DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Dudley with more than eight years' experience as an ADI. Born and bred in the Bla…
Learning to Drive in Birmingham
Learning to drive in Birmingham means practicing on busy urban streets and approaching several major motorways. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours around the city centre and on the A38 and M6. You'll find a mix of residential roads for learner practice and complex junctions for higher-level experience. There are 12 local instructors serving the area, so you can usually find weekday and weekend lessons.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Kingstanding)
Birmingham (Kingstanding) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 4 miles from central Birmingham. Tests use routes that cover residential streets and busier roads near the A38 and local roundabouts. The centre's pass rate is 40.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). It handles around 10,214 tests a year, so booking can require a little patience.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Kingstanding's pass rate of 40.7% is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Kingstanding pass at 44.5% while female candidates pass at 36.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres show some variation, for example Sutton Coldfield records 47.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so outcomes vary across short distances. Expect local pass rates to reflect the traffic and road complexity around Birmingham.
Local Driving Tips
Practice joining and leaving the A38 and Aston Expressway, those stretches carry fast traffic and need confident lane discipline. Spend time on approaches to Gravelly Hill Interchange, it has multiple lanes and fast merges. Work on roundabout routine at Bordesley Circus and cleaning up observations before signalling. If you learn around Kingstanding, get comfortable on Oscott Road and local residential turns that are common on test routes. Night and wet-weather driving can change braking distances on Pershore Road and other main routes, so factor extra practice in poor conditions.
Choosing an Instructor in Birmingham
Look for an ADI who knows Birmingham routes, especially Kingstanding and the city ring roads. Expect a local hourly rate around £35, though some instructors may charge more for longer or advanced sessions. Ask if they offer mock tests and experience with nearby test centres like South Yardley and Sutton Coldfield. Check their availability for evenings and weekends if you need flexible slots.
Lesson Costs in Birmingham
Average lesson price in the area is around £35 an hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you book intensive or weekly lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence, then book your theory test before heavy practice begins. Take regular lessons with a qualified instructor and build motorway and dual carriageway experience after passing your theory and hazard perception. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Kingstanding or a nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026