Driving Instructors in Halesowen

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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£35/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Dudley (4.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
44.9%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Halesowen. Prices range from £31.80 to £37.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 81 reviews.

12
Instructors
£35/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
81 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Halesowen 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 Halesowen 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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Best Driving Instructors in Halesowen

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Carl Brookes
9.3 mi

Carl Brookes

Kidderminster
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Carl Brookes is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in the Kidderminster and Droitwich areas. He runs Carl Brookes Driving School and h…

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Muhammad Shahnawaz
7.2 mi

Muhammad Shahnawaz

Birmingham
5.0
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Muhammad Shahnawaz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Birmingham and runs LetMeDrive's practical training. He focuses on intensive and semi-int…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£32 /hour
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Mark Evans
4.6 mi

Mark Evans

Dudley
5.0
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£37 /hour
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Debbie
2.8 mi

Debbie

Brierley Hill
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
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Aky
5 mi

Aky

Sandwell
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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Shak
2 mi

Shak

Cradley Heath
4.7
23 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Shak is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Auto Academy, a local driving school in the Black Country. He focuses on automatic driv…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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Faz
4.6 mi

Faz

Dudley
4.7
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Refresher Intensive
£37 /hour
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Martyn Loveridge
9.1 mi

Martyn Loveridge

Kidderminster
4.5
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Martyn Loveridge is a friendly driving instructor based in Kidderminster, offering lessons that really suit how you like to learn. He focuses on help…

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Lee Brookes
4.6 mi

Lee Brookes

Dudley
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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MC
4.8 mi

Marc Curzey

Kingswinford
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Marc Curzey is an experienced, highly qualified driving instructor at High Acres Driving Academy. He is a DVSA Qualified ADI Instructor and a member …

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Lee Antony
6.4 mi

Lee Antony

Tipton
Manual & Auto 60 min

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 …

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Marc
9.3 mi

Marc

Kidderminster
Manual 60 min Evenings
Mini Cooper

Marc is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Roadrunners Driving School in Kidderminster, with over 25 years of experience. He is known locally fo…

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Learning to Drive in Halesowen

Learning to drive in Halesowen means dealing with a mix of tight town streets and faster A-road approaches. You will spend time on Hagley Road and the A458 as well as quieter residential roads for manoeuvres. The town feels connected to Dudley and Birmingham, so you will get a variety of road types in your lessons. Local instructors know the common test routes and junctions around the town centre.

Nearest Test Centre: Dudley

The nearest DVSA test centre is Dudley, about 4.3 miles from Halesowen, so most tests are a short drive away. Dudley handles over 10,000 tests a year, so expect a busy centre and familiar local routes on the day. The Dudley pass rate is 44.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Your instructor will usually drive you there or meet you nearby before the test.

44.9%
Overall Pass Rate
50.7%
Male Pass Rate
40.2%
Female Pass Rate
4.3 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Dudley’s pass rate of 44.9% sits below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Men pass at 50.7% and women at 40.2% at Dudley, showing a notable gender gap locally, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Birmingham centres such as Cocks Moors Woods and Kings Heath report lower rates of 38.5% and 30.1% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread means test outcomes can vary by centre, so choosing the right test location matters.

Local Driving Tips

Start your lessons on quieter side streets and build confidence before tackling Hagley Road and the busier A-roads. Practice roundabout entries and lane selection, especially on approaches that feed towards the M5 and into Dudley. Keep an eye on narrow town-centre lanes and parked cars near the market area when practising manoeuvres. Ask your instructor for mock tests on the routes used by Dudley test centre so you get used to junctions and junction timings. Work on independent driving using road signs and a sat-nav fragment to mirror the test's independence section.

Choosing an Instructor in Halesowen

There are 13 instructors listed in Halesowen, so availability is reasonable but peak times fill up. Expect an average lesson price of around £35, so compare a few instructors for experience and pass-records. Look for instructors who offer block bookings and mock tests at Dudley test routes. Make sure they teach on the roads you will be tested on and offer flexible lesson times.

Lesson Costs in Halesowen

A typical one-hour lesson costs about £35 in Halesowen on average. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, time of day and whether you buy block-booking discounts.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post before starting lessons. Book and pass the theory test, then begin practical lessons while you prepare for both manoeuvres and independent driving. When ready, book a practical test at Dudley test centre and do a couple of mock tests on the same routes beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Dudley test centre is about 4.3 miles from Halesowen, so it is a short drive for most learners.
Dudley test centre has a pass rate of 44.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Pass rates reflect local traffic, test routes and candidate mix as well as examiner patterns.
There are 13 instructors listed in Halesowen, so you should be able to find several options.
The average lesson price in Halesowen is around £35 per hour.
Time to pass varies by learner and lesson frequency, so there is no fixed timeframe.
Yes, get comfortable with the A458 and Hagley Road because they feature in many local routes and test approaches.
Dudley is closest at 4.3 miles, but Birmingham centres like Cocks Moors Woods (7.2 miles) and Kings Heath (7.5 miles) are alternatives.
At Dudley, male pass rate is 50.7% and female pass rate is 40.2%, showing a local difference in outcomes, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Most instructors will drive you to the Dudley test centre or meet you nearby on the test day.
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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