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Some instructors covering Salford
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Sunny
Sunny is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Tipton. He's been teaching for years and has helped over a thousand students pass their test…
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…
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…
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…
Ansar
Ansar is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Birmingham. He's been teaching for almost 20 years, helping people of all abilities star…
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…
Hibah
Hibah is a fully qualified and experienced DVSA driving instructor based in Walsall. She runs Hibah Driving School, focusing on automatic car lessons…
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…
Ian
Ian has been teaching people to drive for 25 years and works with New Whittington Driving School in Chesterfield. He has a very high pass rate, thank…
Learning to Drive in Salford
Salford sits on the edge of Birmingham's northern suburbs, with a local feel and quick access into Sutton Coldfield and Kingstanding. Roads here mix residential streets with busy A-roads, so lessons move from quiet neighbourhoods to faster routes in a single drive. You will spot familiar local landmarks on lessons, such as Kingstanding and Sutton Coldfield town centre. Lessons suit learners who want varied practice close to test routes.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Kingstanding)
Birmingham (Kingstanding) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.6 miles away, so you can expect a short drive to your test. That centre has a pass rate of 40.7%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. It runs around 10,214 tests a year and typically uses local roads including the A38 and nearby residential streets for manoeuvres.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Kingstanding's pass rate is 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 some variation, with Sutton Coldfield at 47.6% and Wyndley at 38.6%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets to build control before joining the A38 or A5127 for higher-speed work. Expect busy traffic around Sutton Coldfield High Street at peak times and watch for parked vehicles on narrow roads near local shops. Practise roundabout procedure at Four Oaks and give clear, early signals when approaching multilane junctions. Pay attention to junctions by Kingstanding Circle where visibility can be limited by hedges and parked cars. Practice hill starts and clutch control if you are heading towards the hillier parts of the area.
Choosing an Instructor in Salford
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
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book and pass your theory test, including hazard perception, then arrange lessons that build to a mock practical. When your instructor and you agree you're ready, book the practical test at Birmingham (Kingstanding).
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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