Our Brinsley 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Brinsley
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Andy Price
Andy Price is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor with over 16 years of experience in the Derby area. He runs Derby Driver Training and is…
Damian Jones
Damian Jones is a DSA-approved driving instructor working in Derby, Ashbourne and the wider Derbyshire area. He's a friendly local instructor who kee…
Rob Nichols
Rob Nichols is a friendly, experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Forest Town, Mansfield. He has several years of experience helping local …
George
George is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 10 years of experience, offering driving lessons in Nottingham. He teaches in…
Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy runs SLM School of Motoring and teaches in Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield. He uses the Driver Active teaching system developed by John…
Munir
Munir teaches at Mughal Driving School and keeps his lessons relaxed and supportive. He focuses on safe and responsible driving, and he adapts how he…
Adam Blackwell
Adam Blackwell is a calm, patient Approved Driving Instructor with over 15 years of experience. He runs automatic lessons in Derbyshire and brings st…
Andy Wilkinson
Andy Wilkinson has been helping learners get on the road since 2002. He is a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor, holds the RoSPA gold driving qualifica…
Tony
Tony teaches at M&M Academy and is known for mixing music and martial arts in a really fun, down to earth way. He is a 3rd Dan Blackbelt in Taekwondo…
Martyn
Martyn is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Belper, Derbyshire, with many years of experience. He offers a range of courses to suit all l…
Learning to Drive in Brinsley
Learning to drive in Brinsley means starting out in a village setting with nearby test centres a short drive away. Lessons mix quiet lanes with busier A and B roads once you head towards Ashfield or Nottingham. You will find a small cohort of local instructors and a friendly, practical pace. Lessons suit learners who prefer calm local roads before moving to faster routes.
Nearest Test Centre: Ashfield
Ashfield test centre is about 7.9 miles from Brinsley and handles around 1,305 tests a year. Its pass rate is 53.9%, which is higher than the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect a mix of test routes including built-up areas and some faster roads on the outskirts. Check directions and parking at the centre before your test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Ashfield’s pass rate of 53.9% compares well with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male and female pass rates at Ashfield are 55.1% and 52.9% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show lower rates, with Derby (Alvaston) at 45.5% and Nottingham (Chilwell) at 41.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That suggests taking your test at Ashfield may give a better statistical chance of passing.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on village lanes to build smooth steering and clutch control before moving onto busier roads. Practice junctions and roundabouts you use on the way to Ashfield, and get comfortable with changing speed on short A-road stretches. Watch for agricultural vehicles and narrow bridges on rural routes, they can force you to stop or slow early. Time lessons around school runs to learn to deal with parked cars and pedestrian crossings. Use mock tests that finish at Ashfield so you know the final approach and parking options.
Choosing an Instructor in Brinsley
With about 10 local instructors in the area you can compare availability and teaching style. Look for an instructor who is patient and offers progress updates and mock tests at Ashfield. Ask whether they teach manual and automatic, and whether they offer block booking discounts. Expect to pay around the local average of £38 an hour, but more experienced instructors may charge more.
Lesson Costs in Brinsley
The average lesson price locally is £38 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book block sessions or last-minute slots.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test once you feel ready. Start weekly lessons with a local instructor and use mock theory and hazard perception practice between drives. When you and your instructor agree you are ready you can book your practical test at Ashfield, which is the nearest DVSA centre 7.9 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026