Our Lichfield 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 Lichfield
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Joanna Pemberton
Joanna Pemberton is a fully qualified, DVSA registered Grade A driving instructor with several years of experience in driver education. She runs iDri…
Steve
Steve is a calm, friendly driving instructor with 1st Choice Driving Academy. His learners often pass first time and quite a few have passed with zer…
Paul
Paul is a highly experienced driving instructor who specialises in intensive driving courses, and he has already helped over 860 learners pass their …
Andy
Andy has over 37 years of driving experience and offers professional manual driving lessons in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas. He's calm, pat…
Ian
Ian has been teaching people to drive for 25 years and works with New Whittington Driving School in Chesterfield. He has a very high pass rate, thank…
Lee Joesbury
Lee Joesbury is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor who has been independently established for over 30 years, teaching in Rugeley since 198…
Learning to Drive in Lichfield
Learning to drive in Lichfield mixes quiet residential streets with short bursts on busy A-roads. You will get plenty of close-control practice around the cathedral and town centre. Routes out towards the A5127 and A38 give good experience of higher-speed joining and roundabouts. Lessons here feel local and familiar because there are only a handful of instructors operating in the town.
Nearest Test Centre: Lichfield
Lichfield DVSA test centre is right in town, about 0.1 miles from central landmarks, so it's easy to reach on foot. Expect tests that use both inner-city streets and nearby A-road sections. The centre's pass rate is 48.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and it handles around 7,112 tests a year. Book early, especially if you want a morning slot.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Lichfield's test centre pass rate is 48.5%, slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at this centre pass at 51.2% while female candidates pass at 46.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Chesterfield and Birmingham (Wyndley) report lower pass rates of 37.4% and 38.6% respectively, which may reflect different test routes and demand (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons around the cathedral close to build clutch and steering control in tight streets. Move sessions onto the A5127 and then the A38 for dual-carriageway joining and lane discipline. Watch for school-time traffic and cyclists in the city centre, they crop up quickly. Spend time practising roundabouts and mini-roundabouts on the approaches out of town. If you struggle with speed control on faster roads, ask for longer runs on the A38 to build confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Lichfield
Look for an instructor who knows the local test routes and has recent test-centre experience. With only six instructors in Lichfield, availability can be limited, so book several weeks in advance. Check lesson length options and whether they offer mock tests at the local centre. Expect prices to vary by experience, lesson length and extra services like motorway training.
Lesson Costs in Lichfield
Local lesson prices vary and no town average is provided, so shop around and compare what is included. Costs usually depend on instructor experience, car type and time of day - evenings and weekends often cost more.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online, then book your theory test when you feel ready. Start weekly lessons and practise between sessions where you can. When your instructor thinks you are ready, arrange a practical test at the Lichfield centre, which is very close to the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026