Our Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath
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Carl Brookes
Carl Brookes is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in the Kidderminster and Droitwich areas. He runs Carl Brookes Driving School and h…
Muhammad Shahnawaz
Muhammad Shahnawaz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Birmingham and runs LetMeDrive's practical training. He focuses on intensive and semi-int…
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…
Debbie
Debbie is a calm, patient driving instructor based in Brierley Hill. She gets to know what you want from your lessons and goes at a pace that suits y…
Aky
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…
Shak
Shak is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Auto Academy, a local driving school in the Black Country. He focuses on automatic driv…
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…
Martyn Loveridge
Martyn Loveridge is a friendly driving instructor based in Kidderminster, offering lessons that really suit how you like to learn. He focuses on help…
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…
Marc Curzey
Marc Curzey is an experienced, highly qualified driving instructor at High Acres Driving Academy. He is a DVSA Qualified ADI Instructor and a member …
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…
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 …
Learning to Drive in Cradley Heath
Cradley Heath is a compact Black Country town with short, busy routes and a local High Street that learners get to know quickly. You can expect mixed traffic, regular shopping traffic and routes that push you towards Dudley or Birmingham. Fourteen local instructors work here, so you can usually find a teacher who knows the local test centre and common routes. Average lesson cost sits around A335, so lessons are similar to nearby towns.
Nearest Test Centre: Dudley
The nearest DVSA test centre is Dudley, about 2.8 miles away, a short drive along local A-roads and through town junctions. Dudley runs around 10,474 tests a year, so booking slots move steadily and you should plan ahead. Expect urban test routes with roundabouts and dual carriageway sections on the day of your test. Dudley pass rate is 44.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Dudley test centre's pass rate is 44.9%, compared with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Dudley pass at 50.7% while female candidates pass at 40.2%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Wolverhampton posts 47.5% and Wednesbury 32.8%, which shows local variation across short distances, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These differences often reflect the test routes and local traffic rather than learner ability alone.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the High Street and station approach to get used to parked cars and sudden lane changes. Practice joining and leaving main roads towards Dudley, where traffic can be fast and gap selection matters. Spend time on roundabouts and multi-lane junctions you will meet on test day, and do at least one mock test that finishes at Dudley test centre. Work on hill starts near residential streets and clutch control in slow-moving traffic. Build confidence on short dual carriageway sections you will encounter when heading out of town.
Choosing an Instructor in Cradley Heath
Pick an ADI who knows Dudley test routes and offers regular mock tests at the centre. With 14 instructors locally, look for one who matches your schedule and has clear pass-rate feedback or reviews. Expect to pay about A335 per hour on average, though experienced instructors may charge more. Ask if they offer block-booking discounts and how they handle cancellations.
Lesson Costs in Cradley Heath
Average lesson price in Cradley Heath is around A335 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, whether you buy blocks of lessons, and if you need extra intensive tuition or weekend slots.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book the theory test when you feel ready. Start lessons with a local ADI who will teach the practical skills and guide you through theory preparation. When your instructor says you are ready, book the practical test at Dudley and do at least one full mock test beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026