Our Codsall 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 Codsall
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Joanna Pemberton
Joanna Pemberton is a fully qualified, DVSA registered Grade A driving instructor with several years of experience in driver education. She runs iDri…
Mark Evans
Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…
Faz
Faz is a DVSA fully qualified driving instructor with Get Set Drive School of Motoring, a friendly family-run driving school based in Dudley. He keep…
Richard Bates
Richard Bates is an Approved Driving Instructor with a really kind, calm approach, specialising in helping learners with disabilities. He has over tw…
Paul
Paul is a highly experienced driving instructor who specialises in intensive driving courses, and he has already helped over 860 learners pass their …
Raj
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…
Alan
Alan has been a fully qualified ADI for over 30 years and has been teaching since 1983. In that time he has helped thousands of learners across Merse…
Lee Antony
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 …
Lee Brookes
Lee Brookes is a friendly DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Dudley with more than eight years' experience as an ADI. Born and bred in the Bla…
Learning to Drive in Codsall
Learning to drive in Codsall feels village-like but very practical. Lessons tend to mix quiet residential streets with short runs into nearby towns. You will be within a short drive of Wolverhampton for tests and higher-traffic practice. There are nine local instructors, so you can compare styles and prices locally.
Nearest Test Centre: Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 5.9 miles from Codsall. Expect a busy centre that handles around 3,776 tests a year, so book early for preferred dates. The local pass rate at Wolverhampton is 47.5%, which is close to the national average. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wolverhampton reports a pass rate of 47.5%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 53.9% while female candidates pass at 42%, showing a clear split by sex. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres vary, with Wednesbury at 32.8% and Dudley at 44.9%, which can affect where learners choose to test. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads in Codsall to build clutch and steering control. Progress to short cross-town runs so you gain experience with busier junctions and roundabouts as traffic increases. Practice parking in the village centre and on-street parking to get used to tight spaces. Spend time on dual carriageway-style roads during lessons so you are confident on faster approaches into nearby towns. Book some lessons at times you will take your test, for example weekday mornings, to match traffic conditions.
Choosing an Instructor in Codsall
With nine instructors in the area you can compare availability and teaching style without travelling far. Expect an average hourly rate around 37, but check if block bookings or intensive courses change that. Ask about experience with local test routes and whether the instructor offers mock tests at Wolverhampton. Confirm whether they teach in automatic or manual cars, depending on what you plan to take your test in.
Lesson Costs in Codsall
Average hourly lessons in Codsall are about 37. Prices can change depending on instructor experience, car type, lesson length and whether you buy block-booked sessions.
Getting Started
First, apply for a provisional driving licence online or by post before you start formal lessons. Book and pass your theory test, then arrange regular lessons with a local instructor to gain practical experience. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book your practical test at Wolverhampton, roughly 5.9 miles away, and plan a few mock tests beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026