Our Frankley 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 Frankley
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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…
Debbie Blagg
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 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…
David
David is a friendly, highly recommended driving instructor with Roundabout, an independent driving school in the Elmbridge area. He has extensive exp…
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…
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…
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 …
Tomasz Matuszkiewicz
Tomasz Matuszkiewicz is a DSA-approved driving instructor offering driving lessons across Worcestershire and nearby areas. He covers both theory and …
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
Look for an instructor who regularly takes pupils to Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) and offers mock tests there. Check whether they teach manual or automatic and if they provide car use for the test. Expect to pay around £35 per hour on average locally, with some variation for experience and lesson length. Arrange a trial lesson to see how they handle junctions and roundabouts on the typical local routes.
Lesson Costs in Frankley
Average lessons in Frankley cost about 035 per hour on average. Block bookings, longer lessons and weekend slots can change the price.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026