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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…
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…
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…
Nick
Nick Edkins is a friendly driving instructor based in Hockley Heath, covering most of the Solihull district. He's been teaching people to drive for o…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Solihull
Solihull sits just east of Birmingham and feels like a large suburban town with busy commuter routes and quieter residential streets. Lessons here mix town-centre driving around Touchwood and Solihull station with faster sections near the M42. Local roads such as the A34 Stratford Road and Lode Lane give good practice for lane discipline and roundabout use. Many learners appreciate short journeys to the nearby Shirley test centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Shirley)
Birmingham (Shirley) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.9 miles from central Solihull. You will find it handles several thousand tests each year, with 6,722 tests in the latest data year. The centre's overall pass rate is 43.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), with different pass rates by gender. Expect a busy site, so book well in advance and plan for local traffic around the A34 and Shirley High Street on test days.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Shirley's pass rate of 43.6% sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Shirley have a pass rate of 45.9% and female candidates 41.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres such as Birmingham (South Yardley) and Birmingham (Garretts Green) report pass rates of 41.4% and 39.8% respectively, which suggests Shirley performs slightly better than some close alternatives (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Local lesson planning and mock tests can help close that gap.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets off Lode Lane before moving to Stratford Road and Shirley High Street for busier traffic. Practice joining and leaving the M42 at Junction 4, as motorway merges and slip roads are common on test routes. Work on roundabout navigation around the town centre and the large roundabout near the shopping area, where lane choice matters. Expect short bursts of heavy traffic at peak times, so build confidence in clutch control and gap selection.
Choosing an Instructor in Solihull
There are only five instructors listed in the immediate Solihull area, so check availability early. Look for an ADI who knows Shirley and Solihull test routes and who offers both mock tests and lesson plans tailored to the local test centre. Ask what car they use for tests and whether they teach in manual or automatic. With few instructors, expect to compare schedules as well as price.
Lesson Costs in Solihull
The average lesson price in Solihull is around 32 per hour. Prices can vary by instructor experience, lesson length, time of day and whether you want intensive courses or additional mock tests. Travelling further for lessons or tests can also push costs up.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book and pass the theory test before arranging regular lessons. Use local instructors for lessons that focus on Shirley test routes and move to mock practical tests when your instructor thinks you are ready. Once you pass your practical at Birmingham (Shirley), you will receive your full licence. Plan lesson frequency to fit test centre availability and your own schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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