Our Perry Barr 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 Perry Barr
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Muhammad Shahnawaz
Muhammad Shahnawaz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Birmingham and runs LetMeDrive's practical training. He focuses on intensive and semi-int…
Debbie Blagg
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 Evans
Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…
Aky
Aky is a fully qualified driving instructor with years of experience teaching learners in and around the Black Country. He offers both manual and aut…
Debbie
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…
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…
Shak
Shak is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Auto Academy, a local driving school in the Black Country. He focuses on automatic driv…
Faz
Faz is a DVSA fully qualified driving instructor with Get Set Drive School of Motoring, a friendly family-run driving school based in Dudley. He keep…
Amirul
Amirul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor with Think Safety Driving School in Birmingham. His pupils often mention his calm, patient teaching st…
Rouf
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…
Lee Antony
Lee Antony is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Tipton. He runs the Lee Antony Driving School, which has a lively Facebook page with 941 …
Lee Brookes
Lee Brookes is a friendly DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Dudley with more than eight years' experience as an ADI. Born and bred in the Bla…
Learning to Drive in Perry Barr
Perry Barr sits in the north of Birmingham in the West Midlands, with a mix of residential streets and busy arterial routes. You will spend time on Walsall Road (A34) and near the M6 approaches, so expect urban traffic. Local lessons often include sections around Perry Barr railway station and the busy junctions toward Kingstanding. It feels like a practical place to learn, with short drives to nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Kingstanding)
Birmingham (Kingstanding) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.8 miles from Perry Barr so travel is usually under 15 minutes by car. You can expect busy urban roads on the way, especially along Walsall Road (A34), and parking near the centre can be limited. The centre runs around 10,214 tests a year, so test slots can fill up at peak times. Pass rates at this centre are lower than the national average, so check local routes with your instructor.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Birmingham (Kingstanding) has a pass rate of 40.7%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Kingstanding pass at 44.5% while female candidates pass at 36.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres show variation, with Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) at 47.6% and Birmingham (Wyndley) at 38.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Local pass figures suggest practicing typical Kingstanding routes will help improve your chances.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable with Walsall Road (A34) traffic and its bus lanes, they feature in many local lessons. Practice joining and leaving the M6 approaches, and make mirror checks before lane changes on the faster stretches. Take time to rehearse multi-lane roundabouts and observation at junctions near Perry Barr railway station. Keep manoeuvres sharp in quieter residential streets; instructors often use cul-de-sacs for bay parking and reversing around a corner. Ask your instructor to run mock tests that end at Birmingham (Kingstanding) so you see the actual finish area.
Choosing an Instructor in Perry Barr
There are 14 instructors serving Perry Barr, so you can compare availability and local knowledge. Expect an average lesson price of around 35, though experienced instructors may charge more. Pick someone who knows Kingstanding test routes and who offers mock tests at the nearby centre. Check reviews and ask for a short trial lesson so you can see if their teaching style suits you.
Lesson Costs in Perry Barr
Average single-lesson cost in Perry Barr is 35, which matches many urban parts of the West Midlands. Factors that affect price include instructor experience, car type, and block-booking discounts. Evening and weekend slots can cost more if demand is high.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before booking lessons. Start with regular hourly lessons and study for the theory test alongside practical driving. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Birmingham (Kingstanding) or a nearby centre. Keep a record of your lessons and use mock tests to get familiar with local routes.
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Last reviewed: February 2026