Our Selly Oak 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 Selly Oak
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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…
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…
Amirul
Amirul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor with Think Safety Driving School in Birmingham. His pupils often mention his calm, patient teaching st…
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…
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 …
Learning to Drive in Selly Oak
Learning to drive in Selly Oak means dealing with busy student streets and a steady flow of A-road traffic along Bristol Road (A38). You will find a mix of narrow residential roads and faster dual carriageway sections close by. Lessons often include junction practice around Pershore Road and approaches to Selly Oak station. Local lessons can be quick to reach from nearby suburbs.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods)
The nearest DVSA centre is Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods), about 2.5 miles from Selly Oak. Expect test routes that use a mix of residential streets and the A38, with around 2,105 tests held there per year. The pass rate at this centre is 38.5%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Pass rates at Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) sit below the national average of 47.3%. The centre pass rate is 38.5%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male and female splits show 42% for men and 35.2% for women at this centre. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby centres show variation, for example Shirley at 43.6% and Kings Heath at 30.1%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable driving on Bristol Road (A38), it will appear on many lesson routes and tests. Watch for frequent buses and cyclists near Selly Oak station and along Station Road. Practice roundabout work and lane discipline around Selly Oak Triangle and the Pershore Road junction. Try lessons at quieter times to build confidence before tackling peak-hour traffic. Work on hill starts for some local side roads which have steeper sections.
Choosing an Instructor in Selly Oak
There are 14 instructors listed in Selly Oak, so shop around to find an instructor you get on with. Ask whether they cover the A38 test routes and local junctions like Pershore Road and Selly Oak Triangle. Expect to pay around the local average of 35 pounds per hour, but cheaper or higher rates can reflect experience and car type. Check availability for lesson times that suit your work or study schedule.
Lesson Costs in Selly Oak
Average single lesson cost in Selly Oak is about 35 pounds an hour according to local listings. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day, and whether you choose intensive block bookings or pay-as-you-go.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons or theory tests. Book and pass your theory test, then start practical lessons with a local instructor who knows the Cocks Moors Woods test routes. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book a practical test at Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) or one of the nearby centres. After passing the practical test you can exchange your provisional licence for a full driving licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026