Our Calverton 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.
Some instructors covering Calverton
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Jim
Jim Foster runs Notts Driving School, and he's a fully qualified Grade A instructor with a great reputation in Nottingham. He's been teaching for a w…
Russ
Russ Chaplin is an independent driving instructor based in Nottingham, with over 23 years of experience teaching learners. He's a member of the Drivi…
Debbie
Hi, I'm Debbie Beet. I've been a driving instructor for over 23 years now, and I run Phoenix Driving School here in Nottingham. I offer manual drivin…
Steve
Steve's first-time pass rate is 72%, well above the national average of 47.5%. Based in Nottingham, he's been teaching for over ten years and focuses…
Rob
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…
Lee
Lee is a friendly driving instructor based in Nottingham, running Alevel Driving School with his colleague Britt. He's been part of this family-run b…
Shaun
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…
Mustafa
Mustafa Iqbal is a professional driving instructor based in Nottingham, running PassWithMus. He's got a real passion for helping learners pass their …
Hasan
Hasan has been a fully qualified ADI since 2019, helping countless students pass their test in Nottingham. He's got a proven track record of building…
Learning to Drive in Calverton
Learning to drive in Calverton means practising on quiet village lanes and local high street traffic, with Nottingham within easy reach. Lessons tend to mix slow, technical roadwork with busier A-road driving toward the city. You will often work on junctions and roundabouts used by commuters. Only three approved instructors are listed in the area, so book early.
Nearest Test Centre: Nottingham (Colwick)
Nottingham (Colwick) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 5.3 miles from Calverton. Expect a mix of suburban and city routes on test day, and around 7,140 tests are handled there each year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The centre's overall pass rate is 40.6%, with a higher male pass rate of 45.7% and female pass rate of 35.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Colwick's pass rate sits below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Colwick pass at 45.7% and female candidates at 35.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Ashfield shows a higher pass rate of 53.9% while Nottingham (Chilwell) is at 41.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The number of tests at Colwick, 7,140 per year, can mean variable waiting times and differing tester availability, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early in the day to avoid school-run traffic on village streets. Spend time practising hill starts, narrow lane passing and junction positioning common around the village. Work on merging and lane discipline before you head toward Nottingham, where A-road speeds and multi-lane junctions test concentration. Practice roundabouts and give-way signs until reactions are automatic. Ask your instructor to run a mock test that follows the route to Colwick if they can.
Choosing an Instructor in Calverton
With only three instructors listed in Calverton, check availability and how long wait times are for weekly lessons. Ask whether they cover mock tests and if they can pick up from your home or college. Confirm the car type you will use for your practical test and whether the instructor gives intensive courses. Compare recent pupil feedback and lesson structure before committing.
Lesson Costs in Calverton
The data does not include an average lesson price for Calverton, so expect prices to vary. Lesson cost usually depends on instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you want weekday or weekend slots.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and study the highway code before booking a theory test. Take regular lessons with one of the local instructors and book your practical at Nottingham (Colwick) when your instructor and you feel ready. Pass the theory and hazard perception first, then complete the practical test to gain your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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