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Some instructors covering Sandiacre
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Jim
Jim Foster runs Notts Driving School, and he's a fully qualified Grade A instructor with a great reputation in Nottingham. He's been teaching for a w…
Russ
Russ Chaplin is an independent driving instructor based in Nottingham, with over 23 years of experience teaching learners. He's a member of the Drivi…
Debbie
Hi, I'm Debbie Beet. I've been a driving instructor for over 23 years now, and I run Phoenix Driving School here in Nottingham. I offer manual drivin…
Steve
Steve's first-time pass rate is 72%, well above the national average of 47.5%. Based in Nottingham, he's been teaching for over ten years and focuses…
Damian
Damian Jones is a DSA-approved driving instructor working in Derby, Ashbourne and the wider Derbyshire area. He's a friendly local instructor who kee…
George
George is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved driving instructor with over 10 years of experience, offering driving lessons in Nottingham. He teaches in…
Lee
Lee is a friendly driving instructor based in Nottingham, running Alevel Driving School with his colleague Britt. He's been part of this family-run b…
Rob
Rob Nichols is a friendly, experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Forest Town, Mansfield. He has several years of experience helping local …
Rob
Rob is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Heanor and Langley Mill. He's been teaching for over 20 years and his students really ra…
Mustafa
Mustafa Iqbal is a professional driving instructor based in Nottingham, running PassWithMus. He's got a real passion for helping learners pass their …
Andy
Andy Wilkinson has been helping learners get on the road since 2002. He is a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor, holds the RoSPA gold driving qualifica…
Hasan
Hasan has been a fully qualified ADI since 2019, helping countless students pass their test in Nottingham. He's got a proven track record of building…
Learning to Drive in Sandiacre
Learning to drive in Sandiacre means practising on both quiet residential streets and busy main roads between Derby and Nottingham. Lessons often cover the A52 and approaches to M1 junction 25, so you'll get experience on dual carriageways as well as narrow lanes. The village feels local and compact, with short drives to shopping areas and green spaces for low-traffic practice. Expect a mix of stop-start town driving and quicker dual carriageway stretches on every lesson.
Nearest Test Centre: Nottingham (Chilwell)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Nottingham (Chilwell), about 4.4 miles from Sandiacre. Tests there mix residential roads with nearby dual carriageway work, and candidates frequently travel from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to use this centre. Allow around 15 to 25 minutes travel by car, a bit longer in rush hour. You should arrive early, with your provisional licence and theory pass ready.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Nottingham (Chilwell) had a pass rate of 41.9% in 2024-2025, lower than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Chilwell passed at 45.6% while female candidates passed at 38.5% in the same period (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Derby (Alvaston) reported 45.5% and Nottingham (Colwick) reported 40.6%, which shows local variation across neighbouring centres (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These differences reflect local test routes and traffic rather than learner ability alone.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet streets near Church Street to build clutch and steering control without heavy traffic. Once you are confident, practise joining and leaving the A52, and using the slip roads near M1 junction 25 for merging at speed. Roundabouts around the area can be busy at peak times, so practise observation, lane discipline and signalling on multi-lane circulatory roads. Parked cars narrow many residential roads, so work on positioning and mirror checks on Derby Road and Nottingham Road. Ask your instructor for mock test routes that include both town and dual carriageway sections.
Choosing an Instructor in Sandiacre
Sandiacre has seven local instructors, so you should find someone who knows the A52 and nearby test routes. Look for an instructor with recent local pass reviews and a licence history you can verify. Discuss availability for evenings or weekends if you need flexible hours. Expect prices to vary by experience, car type and whether you want intensive or block bookings.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before booking lessons, then book your theory test once you are ready to study. Find a local instructor who can take you on the A52 and towards Chilwell for test preparation. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Nottingham (Chilwell) which is about 4.4 miles from Sandiacre. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass to the practical test, and follow post-test instructions to receive your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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