Driving Instructors in Chester

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Instructors
9
Avg Price
£32/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) (1.2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.6%
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There are 9 driving instructors in Chester. Prices range from £31.80 to £33.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 38 reviews.

9
Instructors
£32/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
38 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Best Driving Instructors in Chester

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Muhammad Shahnawaz
4.3 mi

Muhammad Shahnawaz

Birmingham
5.0
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Muhammad Shahnawaz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Birmingham and runs LetMeDrive's practical training. He focuses on intensive and semi-int…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£32 /hour
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Debbie Blagg
8.4 mi

Debbie Blagg

Solihull
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Aky
6.5 mi

Aky

Sandwell
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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Steve
2 mi

Steve

Sutton Coldfield
4.8
16 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Pass Plus
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Amirul
1 mi

Amirul

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Amirul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor with Think Safety Driving School in Birmingham. His pupils often mention his calm, patient teaching st…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£33 /hour
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R
4.9 mi

Rouf

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings

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…

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Andy
8.2 mi

Andy

Chesterfield
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Andy has over 37 years of driving experience and offers professional manual driving lessons in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas. He's calm, pat…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
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Ian
8.2 mi

Ian

Chesterfield
Manual & Auto 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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Lee Antony
9 mi

Lee Antony

Tipton
Manual & Auto 60 min

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 …

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Learning to Drive in Chester

Learning to drive in Chester means mixing quiet streets with busier routes near Birmingham. Lessons here lean towards practical, test-focused work because there are only nine local instructors. Expect a friendly, local feel in lessons, with instructors who know the nearby test centres. Travel to a nearby test centre is straightforward for most learners.

Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

The nearest DVSA test centre is Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield), about 1.2 miles away from central Chester. You will find a mix of urban and suburban test routes on the drive, and the centre runs several thousand tests a year. Its overall pass rate is 47.6%, with 6 693 tests recorded in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).

47.6%
Overall Pass Rate
53.2%
Male Pass Rate
42.4%
Female Pass Rate
1.2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) posts an overall pass rate of 47.6%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates had a 53.2% pass rate while female candidates had 42.4% at the same centre, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres show lower rates, with Birmingham (Wyndley) at 38.6% and Birmingham (Kingstanding) at 40.7%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). These figures suggest your choice of test centre can affect outcomes.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons early in the week when traffic tends to be lighter around the test centre. Work on junctions and roundabout positioning as those are common test elements on local routes. Practice pulling out from side roads and two-way streets to build confidence. Revise mirror checks and observation before signalling, it saves marks on test day. Book mock tests at the actual test centre if you can, so you get used to local approaches and lane choices.

Choosing an Instructor in Chester

With nine instructors listed locally, availability can vary at peak times, so book early. Look for an instructor who offers mock tests at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) and flexible lesson times. Expect average lesson rates around 32, but ask about block-booking discounts and cancellation terms. Check that your instructor is fully ADI qualified and insured.

Lesson Costs in Chester

Average lesson cost in the area is 32 per hour, which is close to many urban centres. Total cost depends on how many lessons you need, instructor experience, and whether you buy block bookings or one-off sessions.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post before you book lessons. Take the theory test once you feel ready and combine it with regular lessons aimed at the practical test. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) or a nearby centre. Pass the practical test and you will get your full driving licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield), about 1.2 miles from Chester.
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) has an overall pass rate of 47.6%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Nearby centres include Birmingham (Wyndley) with a 38.6% pass rate and Birmingham (Kingstanding) with a 40.7% pass rate, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
There are nine instructors listed in the Chester area.
Average local lesson price is 32 per hour.
Time to learn varies widely by person and prior experience.
Yes, at Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) male candidates had a 53.2% pass rate and female candidates had 42.4%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Many local instructors offer mock tests at or near Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) to simulate test conditions.
Most learners in Chester use Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield), which is about 1.2 miles away.
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) ran 6 693 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
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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Nearby Areas

Erdington (1 mi) Wylde Green (1 mi) Walmley (1 mi) Warrington (1 mi) Boldmere (2 mi) Sutton Coldfield (2 mi) Kingstanding (2 mi) Salford (2 mi)

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