Our Longbridge 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.
Some instructors covering Longbridge
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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…
Tomasz
Tomasz Matuszkiewicz is a DSA-approved driving instructor offering driving lessons across Worcestershire and nearby areas. He covers both theory and …
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…
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…
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…
Nick
Nick Edkins is a friendly driving instructor based in Hockley Heath, covering most of the Solihull district. He's been teaching people to drive for o…
Learning to Drive in Longbridge
Learning to drive in Longbridge mixes suburban streets with busy arterial routes. You will spend time on Pershore Road (A441) and the A38, plus local lanes like Longbridge Lane around the old Longbridge town centre. Traffic peaks at school run times and commuter hours, so lessons often focus on junctions and dual carriageway merging. Many learners like practising near Longbridge station and the retail park before heading to a test centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Kings Heath)
Birmingham (Kings Heath) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.9 miles away by road. Expect a busy centre, with almost 9,864 tests a year, so booking can be competitive. The pass rate there is 30.1% which is below the national average, and that can change how instructors prepare you for the route. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
The Kings Heath pass rate is 30.1%, well under the national average of 47.3%, so expect tougher outcomes on local test routes. Male candidates pass at 32.1%, female candidates at 28.4% at Kings Heath, which shows a small gender gap in results. Nearby Cocks Moors Woods and Worcester have higher pass rates at 38.5% and 44.1% respectively, so some learners choose those centres for their test. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early in the morning to avoid the A38 commuter queues around Longbridge. Practice pulling out from Pershore Road junctions and lane discipline on dual carriageways heading towards Northfield. Work on roundabout technique at the Longbridge retail roundabout and at the island by Longbridge Lane where traffic can be busy and fast-moving. Get confident with left-turns into narrow residential roads and with sightlines near the train station. Ask your instructor to simulate the Kings Heath route where possible.
Choosing an Instructor in Longbridge
Look for an ADI who knows the Longbridge to Kings Heath test route and who offers mock tests. With 12 instructors listed locally, you should be able to compare availability and teaching style. Expect to pay around the local average of 35 per hour, but check if block bookings or weekday slots bring discounts. Choose someone patient who gives clear feedback on junctions you will meet on test day.
Lesson Costs in Longbridge
Local lesson prices average 35 per hour, which matches the area data. Costs vary with instructor experience, block-booking discounts, and peak time lessons such as evenings and weekends.
Getting Started
First get your provisional driving licence, then book your theory test and start lessons with a local ADI. Take regular lessons on Pershore Road and the A38 to build confidence on faster roads. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book your practical test at Kings Heath or a nearby centre like Cocks Moors Woods or Worcester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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