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12
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Chesterfield (6.2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
37.4%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Cannock. Prices range from £36.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.6 stars from 42 reviews.

12
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
4.6 / 5
42 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Cannock driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Cannock 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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Kellie
9.7 mi

Kellie

Stafford
5.0
28 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings

Kellie runs Kellies Driving School, specialising in automatic driving courses. Based in Stafford, she's got a proven track record in delivering acces…

Refresher Motorway
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Joanna Pemberton
2.1 mi

Joanna

Cannock
5.0
6 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Cupra Born

Joanna Pemberton is a fully qualified, DVSA registered Grade A driving instructor with several years of experience in driver education. She runs iDri…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Dom
9.7 mi

Dom

Staffordshire
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hi, I'm Dom. I've been a driving instructor since 2019, teaching automatic driving lessons and intensive courses across Staffordshire and south Derby…

Refresher Intensive
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9.7 mi

Robert

Stafford
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min

Robert has been a fully qualified DSA Approved Driving Instructor since 1997, so you're in very safe hands. He's based in Little Haywood near Staffor…

Motorway Pass Plus
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Richard Bates
9.4 mi

Richard

Wolverhampton
3.0
1 review
Automatic 90 min
Toyota Corolla

Richard Bates is an Approved Driving Instructor with a really kind, calm approach, specialising in helping learners with disabilities. He has over tw…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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Sue
2.1 mi

Sue

Cannock
Automatic 60 min
MINI Cooper Classic 1.5L Petrol Automatic

Sue is a friendly, patient and enthusiastic driving instructor based in Cannock. She's been a qualified instructor for over 15 years and holds a Grad…

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Lee Joesbury
5.2 mi

Lee

Rugeley
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Lee Joesbury is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor who has been independently established for over 30 years, teaching in Rugeley since 198…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Ian
6.2 mi

Ian

Chesterfield
Manual 60 min

Ian has been teaching people to drive for 25 years and works with New Whittington Driving School in Chesterfield. He has a very high pass rate, thank…

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Rachel Gould
6.6 mi

Rachel

Lichfield
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Rachel Gould. I'm a fully qualified female driving instructor running my own LDC driving school in Lichfield. I've been specially trained by …

Intensive
£45 /hour
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Hibah
7.3 mi

Hibah

Walsall
Automatic 60 min

Hibah is a fully qualified and experienced DVSA driving instructor based in Walsall. She runs Hibah Driving School, focusing on automatic car lessons…

£36 /hour
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Raj
9.4 mi

Raj

Wolverhampton
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Corolla

Raj is an experienced driving instructor at New Way Driving School, a long-standing family-owned school in Wolverhampton. He has helped loads of lear…

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Rachel Armstrong
9.4 mi

Rachel

Wolverhampton
Manual 60 min

Rachel Armstrong is a friendly, fully qualified female driving instructor based in Wolverhampton. She runs her own LDC driving school franchise and h…

Intensive
£38 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Cannock

Learning to drive in Cannock feels practical and straightforward. Traffic mixes town centre streets with faster A460 stretches, and lessons often include nearby quieter roads by Cannock Chase. Lessons here usually focus on roundabout control and dual-carriageway joins, so you'll get varied experience. Local learners value short drives to familiar test routes and steady practice.

Nearest Test Centre: Chesterfield

Your nearest DVSA test centre is listed as Chesterfield, about 6.2 miles from Cannock, so expect to travel for your test. Chesterfield carries a pass rate of 37.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), and it runs about 4,581 tests a year according to the same period. Bring a satnav, know the car park and check any local parking restrictions before your test. Tests there will include a mix of town and faster roads, so plan a couple of familiarisation drives.

37.4%
Overall Pass Rate
40.0%
Male Pass Rate
34.6%
Female Pass Rate
6.2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Chesterfield's pass rate is 37.4%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male learners there pass at 40.0% and female learners at 34.6% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Lichfield reports a higher pass rate of 48.5%, while Wednesbury is lower at 32.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Use those differences to decide whether to test locally or travel for a centre with a higher pass rate.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons practising the A460 junctions, they come up in many local runs. Work on smooth lane changes and merges, especially where local roads feed onto faster sections. Roundabouts near the town centre and the ring road test your observation and lane discipline, so rehearse early. Expect busy times around shopping areas, and watch for cyclists and walkers near Cannock Chase. Take at least one mock test on the exact route to get used to local signage.

Choosing an Instructor in Cannock

There are nine instructors listed in Cannock, so check availability and book early. Look for an ADI with up-to-date licence checks and good local route knowledge, including the A460 and town centre roundabouts. Ask about lesson length, pass rates or success stories, and whether they offer block-booking discounts. Expect varying prices depending on instructor experience and demand.

Lesson Costs in Cannock

Local lesson prices vary by instructor, time of day and whether you book block sessions or one-offs. Evening and weekend lessons often cost more, and intensive courses usually come with a different price structure.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and then book your theory test before you arrange too many practical tests. Start weekly lessons, practice on local roads near the ring road and the A460, and take mock practical tests when you're ready. When your instructor is confident, book a practical test at Chesterfield or consider Lichfield if you prefer a different pass-rate profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Cannock currently lists nine instructors.
The nearest listed DVSA test centre for Cannock is Chesterfield, about 6.2 miles away, which handles thousands of tests a year (4,581 in 2024-2025).
Lichfield shows a higher pass rate at 48.5% while Wednesbury is 32.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Learning time depends on how often you take lessons and your prior experience.
There is no single local average provided, so lesson costs vary by instructor, lesson length and whether you buy a block package.
Yes.
Yes, Chesterfield's data shows male pass rate at 40.0% and female pass rate at 34.6% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Chesterfield is listed at about 6.2 miles away, but you should allow extra time for local traffic and parking.
Work on roundabout lane discipline, dual-carriageway merges and independent driving on signposted routes.
With nine instructors listed, availability is reasonable but busy periods do happen.
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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