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Some instructors covering Harborne
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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…
Ansar
Ansar is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Birmingham. He's been teaching for almost 20 years, helping people of all abilities star…
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…
Hibah
Hibah is a fully qualified and experienced DVSA driving instructor based in Walsall. She runs Hibah Driving School, focusing on automatic car lessons…
Learning to Drive in Harborne
Learning to drive in Harborne mixes quiet residential streets with busy arterial routes into Birmingham. Harborne High Street and Bristol Road South give you practice with parked cars and local traffic. You'll also meet roundabouts and junctions that test observation and positioning. Lessons feel local and practical, with routes often heading towards Five Ways and Hagley Road.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods)
Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.9 miles from Harborne. Expect test routes that use the A38 corridor, parts of Bristol Road South and urban junctions around Five Ways. You can reach the centre by a short drive or local bus from Harborne High Street. It's a busy centre handling over 2,100 tests a year so plan your travel time.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) shows a pass rate of 38.5%, which is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male learners pass at 42.0% and female learners at 35.2% at that centre, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres vary, with Birmingham (Kings Heath) at 30.1% and Birmingham (South Yardley) at 41.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Local pass rates suggest tests around Harborne include challenging urban driving elements that affect outcomes, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Practice on Harborne High Street to get used to narrow lanes and parked cars. Bristol Road South has bus lanes and busy junctions where lane discipline matters. Work on hill starts and clutch control on Rotton Park Road and side streets with parked cars. Spend time on multi-lane approaches to Five Ways and the junction with Hagley Road to build confidence in lane selection and mirror checks. Plan lessons around school drop-off times, as local roads get much busier then.
Choosing an Instructor in Harborne
Harborne has 13 instructors listed locally, so availability is reasonable. Expect typical lesson rates around £35 per hour, with some variation for evening or weekend slots. Pick an approved ADI with dual-control cars and recent local test route experience. Ask if they have experience with Cocks Moors Woods test routes and busy junctions near Five Ways.
Lesson Costs in Harborne
Average lessons in Harborne run at about £35 per hour, which matches local survey data. Costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length and time of day, with evenings or intensive courses sometimes costing more.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book your theory test as the next step. Start lessons with an ADI who knows Harborne roads and build miles on Harborne High Street and Bristol Road South. Pass the theory and hazard perception before booking your practical at Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods), which is roughly 3.9 miles away. Once you pass the practical you can apply for your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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