Our Salford 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 Salford
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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…
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…
Andy
Andy has over 37 years of driving experience and offers professional manual driving lessons in Chesterfield and the surrounding areas. He's calm, pat…
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
Look for an instructor who knows local test routes around Kingstanding and Sutton Coldfield and who offers mock tests to mirror the DVSA layout. There are 13 instructors in the Salford area, so check availability and read recent pupil feedback. Expect instructors to charge around the local average of £35 per hour, though discounts come with block bookings. Ask if they provide training on local roundabouts and A-road driving.
Lesson Costs in Salford
Typical lesson cost in Salford is about £35 per hour on average. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you book single lessons or block packages.
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