Driving Instructors in Coven

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Instructors
9
Avg Price
£37/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Wolverhampton (6.1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
47.5%
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There are 9 driving instructors in Coven. The average price is £37 per hour. The average rating is 3.9 stars from 24 reviews.

9
Instructors
£37/hr
Avg Price
3.9 / 5
24 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Coven 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 Coven 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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Best Driving Instructors in Coven

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Joanna Pemberton
4.9 mi

Joanna Pemberton

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…

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Mark Evans
9.8 mi

Mark Evans

Dudley
5.0
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£37 /hour
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Faz
9.8 mi

Faz

Dudley
4.7
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Refresher Intensive
£37 /hour
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Richard Bates
4.4 mi

Richard Bates

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…

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Paul
4.9 mi

Paul

Cannock
1.8
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Paul is a highly experienced driving instructor who specialises in intensive driving courses, and he has already helped over 860 learners pass their …

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Raj
4.4 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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Alan
5.3 mi

Alan

Whiston
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

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Lee Antony
8.5 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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Lee Brookes
9.8 mi

Lee Brookes

Dudley
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta

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…

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Learning to Drive in Coven

Learning to drive in Coven feels village‑friendly but linked to the West Midlands urban network. Lessons mix quiet country lanes with short runs onto Wolverhampton Road and the A449, so you get a bit of everything. With nine local instructors there is a small, steady teaching community. Most learners travel into Wolverhampton for tests and some practice sessions.

Nearest Test Centre: Wolverhampton

The nearest DVSA test centre is Wolverhampton, about 6.1 miles from Coven. Expect to travel into the town for your practical test and to find a busy centre handling several thousand tests a year. Wolverhampton has a pass rate of 47.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with 3776 tests conducted in the year listed. Male and female pass splits at that centre are recorded as 53.9% and 42% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

47.5%
Overall Pass Rate
53.9%
Male Pass Rate
42.0%
Female Pass Rate
6.1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Wolverhampton's pass rate is 47.5%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Wolverhampton pass at 53.9% while female candidates pass at 42%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Wednesbury reports a lower pass rate of 32.8% and Dudley sits at 44.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Local differences often reflect test routes and candidate mix rather than instruction quality alone.

Local Driving Tips

Start your training on quiet lanes to the north and build confidence before tackling Wolverhampton Road and the A449. Practice scanning and speed control at roundabouts near the village and on junction approaches into Brewood. Expect commuter traffic towards Wolverhampton at peak times and plan lessons away from rush hour if you struggle with busy roads. Watch for farm vehicles and narrow bridges on rural stretches, and practise slow-speed manoeuvres in estate roads.

Choosing an Instructor in Coven

Look for an ADI who knows the Wolverhampton test centre routes and can get you comfortable on the A449 and local estate roads. With nine instructors in the area you can compare teaching styles and availability. Expect to pay around £37 per hour on average and ask about discounts for block bookings. Find someone who fits your learning pace and who offers clear feedback after each lesson.

Lesson Costs in Coven

Lessons around Coven average £37 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book blocks of lessons or single sessions. Travel time to the test centre and demand for weekend slots can also affect cost.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence online before you take any lessons. Book and pass the theory test, then start regular lessons with a local ADI who knows the area. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical at Wolverhampton test centre and practise the routes you use in lessons beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Wolverhampton test centre is about 6.1 miles from Coven.
Wolverhampton has a pass rate of 47.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Wednesbury reports a pass rate of 32.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are nine driving instructors recorded for Coven.
Lessons average £37 per hour in Coven.
Learning time depends on prior experience and lesson frequency.
Wolverhampton ran 3776 tests in the referenced year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, which shows steady capacity.
Yes, you should be comfortable joining and leaving the A449 if your lessons use that road.
Most instructors in Coven will include rural driving as part of lessons since local routes include narrow lanes and farm traffic.
Check for an approved driving instructor licence, local route knowledge, and clear pricing around the average of £37 per hour.
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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