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Some instructors covering Marston Green
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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…
Zahir
Hi, I'm Zahir. I'm an approved driving instructor based in Coventry, and I've been teaching people to drive automatic cars here for a good few years …
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…
Phill
Phill Godridge is a driving instructor who's been running his own independent driving school in Coventry for over 25 years, since 1997. He's personal…
Ruben
Over 15 years in the business, Ruben's seen his pass rate climb steadily month on month. Based in Coventry, he's a fully qualified, government-approv…
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…
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…
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…
Darren
Darren Kerr is a driving instructor based in Coventry, with over twenty years of experience as a fully qualified ADI. He's got a Grade A rating from …
Renee
Hi, I'm Renee Wood. I'm a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Coventry. I've been spe…
Learning to Drive in Marston Green
Learning to drive in Marston Green mixes village calm with quick access to bigger roads. Lessons here often focus on handling short stretches of busy commuter traffic and nearby test centre routes. You will find a small group of local instructors, so lessons can feel personal and consistent. Most learners travel into Birmingham for tests and practice on similar roads.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Garretts Green)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Birmingham (Garretts Green), about 1.8 miles from Marston Green. Expect a busy centre, it runs around 8,116 tests per year and sessions often fill up quickly. The recorded pass rate at Garretts Green is 39.8%, with male candidates at 46.9% and female candidates at 34.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Pass rates at the closest centre sit below the national average of 47.3%, with Garretts Green at 39.8%. Male candidates at Garretts Green pass at 46.9%, which is nearer the national level, while female candidates pass at 34.3%. Nearby centres such as Birmingham (South Yardley) and Birmingham (Shirley) show pass rates of 41.4% and 43.6% respectively, still below the national average. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Expect short bursts of busy traffic when you leave the village, so practise calm clutch control and smooth gear changes. Many local lessons focus on junctions and roundabouts close to the test routes, so repeat those manoeuvres until they feel natural. Build confidence on suburban streets before moving to faster A-roads used by tests. Try mock tests with your instructor using the same exit routes as the nearby test centre so you get used to typical traffic and lane choices.
Choosing an Instructor in Marston Green
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
First get your provisional licence, then book your theory test while you start lessons. Practice regularly with an instructor who knows local test routes and take mock practical tests. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical at Birmingham (Garretts Green). After passing the practical you will receive your full driving licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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