Our Broughton 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 Broughton
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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…
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…
Ameer
Ameer is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with A&A Driving School, which has been giving lessons in Burton-upon-Trent since 1989. The school has ov…
Steve
Steve is a much loved driving instructor at OMG! I'm Driving. He is calm, patient and really good at explaining things in a way that makes sense to y…
Paul Spooner
Paul Spooner is a dedicated and experienced driving instructor who brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching to every lesson. As the ow…
Jat Hayer
Jat Hayer has been teaching people to drive for over 20 years in the Oxford and Prestwood areas. He is calm, patient and easy to get on with, which i…
Learning to Drive in Broughton
Learning to drive in Broughton means a mix of quiet village roads and short runs onto busier A-roads towards Burton on Trent. Local life is calm, so early lessons often start with low-traffic practice before moving onto busier junctions. You will find a small pool of instructors nearby, which keeps things personal and local. Lessons suit learners who prefer a steady, local pace with straightforward access to nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: Burton on Trent
Burton on Trent is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 7.4 miles from Broughton. Expect a busy centre with around 3,867 tests a year, so book early if you want a weekday slot. The test routes include a mix of town driving and A-road work as you head out of Burton. Burton on Trent has a pass rate of 38.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Burton on Trent's pass rate is 38.5%, well below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Burton pass at 41.1% while female candidates pass at 35.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show higher rates, with Derby (Alvaston) at 45.5% and Lichfield at 48.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread means some learners travel a little further for a centre with higher pass figures.
Local Driving Tips
Start near home on quiet residential streets to get steering and clutch control nailed down before moving out. Practice joining and leaving the A38 towards Burton on Trent, and get confident with roundabout approaches in town. Book some lessons that cover early morning and late afternoon traffic to get used to real conditions. Use dual carriageway merging practice when your instructor takes you on longer runs out of town. Ask your instructor to do mock tests on the exact routes used for Burton on Trent bookings.
Choosing an Instructor in Broughton
Look for an instructor who knows the local test routes around Burton on Trent and who can offer consistent lesson times. There are six local instructors listed in the area, so ask about availability and past pupil feedback. Expect to pay around £35 an hour on average and check if block bookings or student discounts are offered. Make sure they teach the type of car you want to take your test in, manual or automatic.
Lesson Costs in Broughton
Average lesson cost in Broughton is about
Getting Started
First get your provisional licence and then book a theory test when you feel ready. Take regular lessons with one of the local instructors and aim for practice on the routes used by Burton on Trent test centre. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book a practical test at Burton or at nearby Derby or Lichfield if you prefer. Remember to allow time for mock tests and for booking slots, as Burton runs thousands of tests a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026