Driving Instructors in Marston Green

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Instructors
6
Avg Price
£32/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Birmingham (Garretts Green) (1.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
39.8%
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There are 6 driving instructors in Marston Green. Prices range from £31.80 to £33.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 66 reviews.

6
Instructors
£32/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
66 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Marston Green driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Marston Green 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.
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Best Driving Instructors in Marston Green

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Ash
9.6 mi

Ash

Nuneaton
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ash is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Nuneaton with over 20 years of experience. He has a great reputation for helping nervous drivers…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Debbie Blagg
3.6 mi

Debbie Blagg

Solihull
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Muhammad Shahnawaz
6.8 mi

Muhammad Shahnawaz

Birmingham
5.0
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Muhammad Shahnawaz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Birmingham and runs LetMeDrive's practical training. He focuses on intensive and semi-int…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£32 /hour
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Steve
8.1 mi

Steve

Sutton Coldfield
4.8
16 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Pass Plus
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R
3.8 mi

Rouf

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings

Rouf runs RDS Driving School and has spent many years teaching learner drivers across the West Midlands. Based in Birmingham, he is known for offerin…

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Amirul
6.3 mi

Amirul

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Amirul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor with Think Safety Driving School in Birmingham. His pupils often mention his calm, patient teaching st…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£33 /hour
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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.

39.8%
Overall Pass Rate
46.9%
Male Pass Rate
34.3%
Female Pass Rate
1.8 mi
Distance

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

There are six local instructors serving Marston Green, so check availability and pass records before you book. Look for an instructor who offers mock tests and knows the Garretts Green test routes. Expect to pay around the local average, and ask about block-booking discounts or package deals. Good instructors will tailor lessons to the local test centre and to your progress.

Lesson Costs in Marston Green

Average lesson price in the area is £32 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy blocks of lessons or one-offs.

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

There are six driving instructors listed in Marston Green.
The local average price is £32 per hour.
Most learners use Birmingham (Garretts Green), about 1.8 miles away.
Birmingham (Garretts Green) has a pass rate of 39.8%.
Garretts Green's 39.8% pass rate is below the national average of 47.3%.
Time to pass varies with lesson frequency and individual ability.
With six local instructors demand can be high, especially near test dates.
Yes, practising on routes around Garretts Green helps familiarise you with typical junctions and manoeuvres seen in tests.
Nearby alternatives include Birmingham (South Yardley) at about 3.2 miles and Birmingham (Shirley) at about 5.2 miles.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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