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Some instructors covering Earlswood
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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…
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…
Nick
Nick Edkins is a friendly driving instructor based in Hockley Heath, covering most of the Solihull district. He's been teaching people to drive for o…
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…
Tomasz
Tomasz Matuszkiewicz is a DSA-approved driving instructor offering driving lessons across Worcestershire and nearby areas. He covers both theory and …
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…
Learning to Drive in Earlswood
Earlswood sits on the edge of Birmingham in the West Midlands. It feels suburban with a commuter character, so many learners drive toward Shirley and into the city for lessons. There are only a few instructors based locally, so you may travel a short distance for a wider choice. Lessons tend to mix quiet residential streets with busier routes toward Birmingham.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Shirley)
Birmingham (Shirley) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.4 miles from Earlswood. It runs several thousand tests a year, so booking windows can fill up on weekdays, especially around school runs and peak commuting times. The centre has a 43.6% pass rate, and carried out 6,722 tests in the year given (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
The Shirley centre records a 43.6% pass rate, which is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates passed at 45.9% while female candidates passed at 41.2% at Shirley in the same period (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Birmingham (Kings Heath) has a notably lower pass rate of 30.1%, and Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) records 38.5% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These figures suggest local test routes and traffic conditions affect outcomes compared with the national picture.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads and build confidence before tackling busier routes toward Shirley and central Birmingham. Expect commuter traffic at morning and late afternoon peak times and plan lesson times to avoid it when you need focused practice. Practice manoeuvres and independent driving on the roads you use for lessons, since test routes often include local junctions and short urban stretches. Ask your instructor for mock tests near the Shirley centre to get used to local traffic patterns and test timing.
Choosing an Instructor in Earlswood
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and prepare for the theory test while taking lessons. Book a practical test at Birmingham (Shirley) when your instructor agrees you are ready, remembering the centre is 2.4 miles from Earlswood. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate and a suitable car for the test. If booking slots are scarce, consider nearby centres but check their pass rates and travel time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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