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Jim
Jim Foster runs Notts Driving School, and he's a fully qualified Grade A instructor with a great reputation in Nottingham. He's been teaching for a w…
Russ
Russ Chaplin is an independent driving instructor based in Nottingham, with over 23 years of experience teaching learners. He's a member of the Drivi…
Debbie
Hi, I'm Debbie Beet. I've been a driving instructor for over 23 years now, and I run Phoenix Driving School here in Nottingham. I offer manual drivin…
Steve
Steve's first-time pass rate is 72%, well above the national average of 47.5%. Based in Nottingham, he's been teaching for over ten years and focuses…
Damian
Damian Jones is a DSA-approved driving instructor working in Derby, Ashbourne and the wider Derbyshire area. He's a friendly local instructor who kee…
Rob
Rob is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Heanor and Langley Mill. He's been teaching for over 20 years and his students really ra…
George
George is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 10 years of experience, offering driving lessons in Nottingham. He teaches in…
Lee
Lee is a friendly driving instructor based in Nottingham, running Alevel Driving School with his colleague Britt. He's been part of this family-run b…
Rob
Rob Nichols is a friendly, experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Forest Town, Mansfield. He has several years of experience helping local …
Mustafa
Mustafa Iqbal is a professional driving instructor based in Nottingham, running PassWithMus. He's got a real passion for helping learners pass their …
Andy
Andy Wilkinson has been helping learners get on the road since 2002. He is a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor, holds the RoSPA gold driving qualifica…
Hasan
Hasan has been a fully qualified ADI since 2019, helping countless students pass their test in Nottingham. He's got a proven track record of building…
Learning to Drive in Ilkeston
Ilkeston sits between Nottingham and Derby and feels like a busy market town with short runs to bigger urban centres. Learning here means a mix of town centre manoeuvres around the Market Place and quicker drives onto the main roads towards Nottingham and Derby. Lessons often cover tight residential streets, local roundabouts and short dual carriageway sections as you head out of town. You'll get a variety of practice within a few miles of home.
Nearest Test Centre: Nottingham (Chilwell)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Nottingham (Chilwell), about 6.8 miles from Ilkeston by road. Expect tests to include suburban roads and busier approaches into Nottingham, with a mix of roundabouts and dual carriageways. Nottingham (Chilwell) had a pass rate of 41.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and runs around 6,213 tests a year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Allow 20 to 35 minutes to reach the centre in normal traffic.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Nottingham (Chilwell)'s pass rate is 41.9%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners at Chilwell pass at 45.6% while female learners pass at 38.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Derby (Alvaston), nearby, posts 45.5% and Nottingham (Colwick) 40.6% which gives you local alternatives to consider when booking (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Lower pass rates often reflect busier test routes and higher test volumes rather than individual instructor quality.
Local Driving Tips
Practice around the Market Place to get confident with parked cars and tight junctions before you head for the main roads. Work on lane discipline and observation for the approaches into Nottingham and Derby, where traffic can build quickly. Pay attention at local roundabouts and give way junctions, and rehearse pulling out safely onto faster roads. Try a practice run to the test centre to time your journey and identify parking or bus lane restrictions.
Choosing an Instructor in Ilkeston
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Getting Started
First apply for your provisional licence, then book your theory and hazard perception tests. Take lessons in town to build basic control, then practice on the busier approaches to Nottingham or Derby when you are steady. When your instructor feels you are ready, book your practical at Nottingham (Chilwell) or Derby (Alvaston) and take a timed run to the centre beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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