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Some instructors covering Coleshill
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Debbie
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…
Zahir
Hi, I'm Zahir. I'm an approved driving instructor based in Coventry, and I've been teaching people to drive automatic cars here for a good few years …
Jason
Jason M Thorne is a fully qualified and DSA registered driving instructor based in Solihull. He's been teaching for years and offers a calm, clear ap…
Phill
Phill Godridge is a driving instructor who's been running his own independent driving school in Coventry for over 25 years, since 1997. He's personal…
Ruben
Over 15 years in the business, Ruben's seen his pass rate climb steadily month on month. Based in Coventry, he's a fully qualified, government-approv…
Tim
Tim Pidler is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Solihull. He's been speciall…
Jon
Jon Matthews is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Solihull. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) w…
Mike
Hi, I'm Mike Hurry. I've been a driving instructor for over 20 years, and I'm a Grade A ADI with a 100% pass rate. I teach in a modern dual-control c…
Darren
Darren Kerr is a driving instructor based in Coventry, with over twenty years of experience as a fully qualified ADI. He's got a Grade A rating from …
Renee
Hi, I'm Renee Wood. I'm a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Coventry. I've been spe…
Learning to Drive in Coleshill
Learning to drive in Coleshill means mixing quiet town streets with busy A-roads. You will deal with the A446 and short motorway stints on the M42 and M6 Toll. Local driving has a practical, no-nonsense feel, with shoppers on Coleshill High Street and heavy vehicles around industrial areas. Lessons suit people who want quick access to Birmingham routes as well as calmer local practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Garretts Green)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Birmingham (Garretts Green), about 3.2 miles away from Coleshill by road. Expect urban test routes, multi-lane junctions and busy roundabouts near the A45 and ring-road sections, with around 8,116 tests carried out there each year. The centre's pass rate is 39.8%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Birmingham (Garretts Green) posts a pass rate of 39.8%, which is below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates at Garretts Green pass at 46.9% while female candidates pass at 34.3%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres vary, with Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) at 47.6% and Birmingham (South Yardley) at 41.4%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Coleshill High Street to get comfortable with narrow parked streets and short pedestrian crossings. Move onto the A446 for dual carriageway practice and to work on acceleration, gear changes and safe lane discipline. Practice joining and leaving the M42 and M6 Toll slip roads, as motorway pull-ins and merges turn up on test routes toward Birmingham. Spend time on roundabouts near the town and at the A446 junction, focusing on observation and correct lane choice. Drive at off-peak times first, then build up to busier periods when you can handle queues and heavy goods vehicles.
Choosing an Instructor in Coleshill
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Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence before you book your first lesson, you cannot drive legally without one. Start with regular hourly lessons and sit the theory test when you feel ready. Book your practical test at Birmingham (Garretts Green) when your instructor says you're prepared and include a mock test on the A446 and nearby junctions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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