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Sunny
Sunny is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Tipton. He's been teaching for years and has helped over a thousand students pass their test…
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…
Mark
Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…
Saif
Saif Kabir runs Saif Driving School, a friendly local driving school that's been awarded Best Local Driving School in Sandwell four years running. He…
Debz
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…
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…
James
James Verschoyle is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Sandwell. He's got the most up-to-date BTEC4 professional qualificati…
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…
Tomasz
Tomasz Matuszkiewicz is a DSA-approved driving instructor offering driving lessons across Worcestershire and nearby areas. He covers both theory and …
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…
Learning to Drive in Frankley
Frankley feels like a suburban pocket on the edge of Birmingham, with a small pool of local instructors. Lessons here mix quiet residential streets with routes that head into the city. You will find short drives to the nearest DVSA centre at Cocks Moors Woods, so test days are straightforward to reach. The area suits learners who want quick access to both suburban and urban driving practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods), about 5.2 miles away. Expect typical suburban test routes and traffic joining the Birmingham approaches, and around 2,105 tests are run there each year. The local pass rate at this centre is 38.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Plan for an early arrival on test day to allow for parking and paperwork.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
The Cocks Moors Woods centre has a pass rate of 38.5%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners at the centre pass at 42% while female learners pass at 35.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres vary, with Kings Heath at 30.1% and Dudley at 44.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These figures suggest local test routes may be tougher than average or that local standards for booking differ.
Local Driving Tips
Spend time on the roads that feed into Birmingham, as you will meet heavier traffic there. Practice roundabout exits and lane choice near the main approaches to the city. Work on mirror checks and early signals for short, stop-start suburban junctions around the test routes. Book mock tests with your instructor at Cocks Moors Woods so you can rehearse the actual format and timings. Late afternoon traffic can be heavier, so get some lessons during those periods.
Choosing an Instructor in Frankley
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Getting Started
First get your provisional licence before you start lessons. Then book and study for the theory test while taking weekly lessons. Once your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods), about 5.2 miles away. Keep a log of hours and take a mock test to spot any weak areas before the real test.
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Last reviewed: February 2026
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