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Some instructors covering Long Eaton
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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…
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 …
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…
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 Long Eaton
Long Eaton sits between Nottingham and Derby with a working town feel and plenty of commuter traffic. You will see the Erewash Canal and the railway station regularly when learning here. Local routes mix busy High Street sections and residential streets, so you get a broad range of driving practice. Lessons suit learners who want quick access to test centres and varied road types.
Nearest Test Centre: Nottingham (Chilwell)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Nottingham (Chilwell), about 3.7 miles from Long Eaton, so travel times are short by car or train. Expect a typical weekday test schedule and a busy car park at peak times. Nottingham (Chilwell) had a 41.9% pass rate, 45.6% for males and 38.5% for females, with 6,213 tests in the year shown. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Nottingham (Chilwell) records a 41.9% pass rate, which is below the national average of 47.3%. Male candidates at Chilwell pass more often than female candidates, 45.6% versus 38.5%. Nearby Derby (Alvaston) shows a 45.5% pass rate and Loughborough sits at 43.0%, giving you options if you want a different centre. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Derby Road and along Long Eaton High Street to get used to junctions and parked traffic. Practice pulling out and lane discipline near Long Eaton railway station, where commuter traffic builds in the morning. Use quieter residential streets off Station Road to work on bay parking and reversing. Spend time on the approaches to the A6005 to practise merging and speed judgment. Try a few mock tests that head towards Chilwell so you recognise common roundabouts and route patterns.
Choosing an Instructor in Long Eaton
There are seven local instructors in Long Eaton, so check availability before you book. Ask about pass rates and recent test centre experience, and whether they use a dual-control car you are comfortable with. Expect prices to vary by instructor experience and whether you want manual or automatic lessons. Look for someone who knows Chilwell and Derby routes well.
Lesson Costs in Long Eaton
Local average lesson price is not provided in the data, so expect variation between instructors. Costs will depend on instructor experience, car type, and whether you book single lessons or block bookings. Intensive courses usually cost more up front but can reduce total hours.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then start theory revision alongside lessons. Book the theory test and then lessons that prepare you for the practical. When you are ready you can book a practical test at Nottingham (Chilwell), roughly 3.7 miles away, which runs many tests each year. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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