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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£37/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Nuneaton (4.9 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
48.5%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Fillongley. Prices range from £35.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 71 reviews.

12
Instructors
£37/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
71 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Fillongley 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 Fillongley 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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Ash
4 mi

Ash

Nuneaton
5.0
30 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ash is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Nuneaton with over 20 years of experience. He has a great reputation for helping nervous drivers…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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DB
9.2 mi

Debbie

Solihull
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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SP
7.1 mi

Steve

Bulkington
5.0
9 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Steve's a friendly, independent driving instructor who's been teaching in Warwickshire for over ten years. He runs Direction Driving Tuition from his…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Zahir
5.9 mi

Zahir

Coventry
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 90 min Evenings + Weekends

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 …

Refresher Intensive Pass Plus
£36 /hour
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Mohammad Asil Safi
7.4 mi

Mohammad

Coventry
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Mohammad Asil Safi, but most people just call me Safi. I run MA SAFI Driving School, and I've been a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor for a g…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£36 /hour
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Jason M Thorne
9 mi

Jason

Solihull
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings

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…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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PG
5.9 mi

Phill

Coventry
4.8
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers
£40 /hour
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R
5.9 mi

Ruben

Coventry
4.7
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Darren Kerr
5.9 mi

Darren

Coventry
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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 …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Renee Wood
5.9 mi

Renee

Coventry
Manual 60 min

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…

Intensive Pass Plus
£37 /hour
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S
5.9 mi

Sharan

Coventry
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota C-HR Hybrid

Hi, I'm Sharan. I'm a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and the founder of Auto Learners. I've taught over 500 learners, and I special…

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Chris Whiting
6.2 mi

Chris

Attleborough
Manual 60 min

Chris Whiting runs Chillax Driving Skills For Life and offers calm, relaxed driving lessons around Attleborough. He is patient, supportive and focuse…

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Learning to Drive in Fillongley

Fillongley is a small village on the edge of the West Midlands with a rural feel and quick access to nearby towns. Lessons here often use quiet country lanes and short stretches of busier town roads when heading to the test centre in Nuneaton. You will find only a handful of instructors locally, so lessons can feel personalised. Travelling to Coventry or Birmingham for additional lessons is common for extra practice.

Nearest Test Centre: Nuneaton

Nuneaton test centre is the nearest, about 4.9 miles from Fillongley, and handles a high number of tests each year. Expect town test routes, roundabouts and some short dual carriageway sections on exam routes. The centre's overall pass rate is 48.5%, which gives a useful benchmark for local learners, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. If you prefer different routes you can book at Coventry or Birmingham (Garretts Green) instead.

48.5%
Overall Pass Rate
51.9%
Male Pass Rate
45.1%
Female Pass Rate
4.9 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Nuneaton's pass rate of 48.5% sits slightly above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Nuneaton have a pass rate of 51.9% while female candidates have 45.1%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Coventry and Birmingham (Garretts Green) report lower centre pass rates of 37.5% and 39.8% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Those differences suggest route difficulty and local test demand vary across the area, so consider which centre suits your strengths.

Local Driving Tips

Expect narrow, undulating country lanes around Fillongley that need careful speed control and good observation. Practice slow junctions and right-turns from minor roads, as these come up on local routes. Spend time on roundabouts and multi-lane approaches when you go into Nuneaton, as exam routes include them. Try lessons at different times of day so you can handle both quiet lanes and busier town traffic. Parking and bay manoeuvres are worth extra focus, especially before your test appointment.

Choosing an Instructor in Fillongley

There are four local instructors listed for Fillongley, so availability is limited compared with larger towns. Look for an ADI who knows Nuneaton's test routes and who offers mock tests that replicate those town and roundabout sections. Ask about lesson lengths, cancellation policy and whether they charge extra for travel. Don’t expect national average pricing to be included here, ask instructors for their current rates.

Lesson Costs in Fillongley

Average local pricing is not provided here, so contact instructors directly for up-to-date lesson costs. Lesson price will depend on instructor experience, lesson length and any travel time from Fillongley to your meeting point.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then book and pass your theory test before taking practical lessons. Most learners arrange weekly lessons and build up to a mock test or two with their instructor. Book your practical test at Nuneaton when your instructor feels you are ready; that centre ran 3,897 tests in the reported year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. If waiting times or routes don't suit you, consider Coventry or Birmingham as alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is Nuneaton, about 4.9 miles from Fillongley.
Nuneaton's pass rate is 48.5%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are four instructors listed for Fillongley.
You can choose Coventry or Birmingham (Garretts Green) if you prefer different routes or dates.
Learning time varies with your schedule and ability, but many learners have weekly lessons over a few months.
This data does not include an average lesson price, so contact local instructors for current rates.
Yes, at Nuneaton male candidates have a pass rate of 51.9% while female candidates have 45.1%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Nuneaton carried out 3,897 tests in the reported year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Focus on slow junctions and observation on narrow country lanes around Fillongley, plus roundabouts and multi-lane approaches used in Nuneaton.
Some instructors will travel to Fillongley, but policies vary.
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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