Our Stourbridge 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.
Some instructors covering Stourbridge
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Carl
Carl Brookes is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in the Kidderminster and Droitwich areas. He runs Carl Brookes Driving School and h…
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…
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…
Debz
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…
Richard
Richard Bates is an Approved Driving Instructor with a really kind, calm approach, specialising in helping learners with disabilities. He has over tw…
Marc
Marc is a DVSA approved driving instructor with Roadrunners Driving School in Kidderminster, with over 25 years of experience. He is known locally fo…
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…
Raj
Raj is an experienced driving instructor at New Way Driving School, a long-standing family-owned school in Wolverhampton. He has helped loads of lear…
Rachel
Rachel Armstrong is a friendly, fully qualified female driving instructor based in Wolverhampton. She runs her own LDC driving school franchise and h…
Learning to Drive in Stourbridge
Learning to drive in Stourbridge mixes short town-centre runs with quick trips out to nearby Dudley and Wolverhampton. You will use the A491 High Street and the ring road often, so expect tight junctions and pedestrian crossings. Lessons here tend to focus on handling traffic queues at the interchange and negotiating narrow high-street lanes. Local instructors know the canal bridges and market-day congestion well.
Nearest Test Centre: Dudley
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Dudley, about 4.4 miles from Stourbridge by road. Dudley recorded a 44.9% pass rate in the latest data, with 10,474 tests conducted that year, so expect a busy booking calendar. On test day you'll meet mixed urban routes and typical West Midlands traffic conditions. Bring your licence, theory test pass certificate and arrive early to avoid last-minute stress.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Dudley’s pass rate is 44.9%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 50.7% and female candidates at 40.2% in the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Wolverhampton has a 47.5% pass rate while Wednesbury sits at 32.8%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. High variation between local centres suggests route difficulty and local demand can affect outcomes.
Local Driving Tips
Practice joining and leaving the A491, as you will use it on most lessons. Work on roundabout technique on the ring road and at the glasshouse roundabout before you head to Dudley. Spend time on slow manoeuvres near the bus station and canal-side lanes, they can be narrower than you expect. Plan lesson times outside school-run hours to avoid the worst queues. Take a couple of lessons that finish at the Dudley test centre so you know the approach and parking.
Choosing an Instructor in Stourbridge
There are 14 instructors serving Stourbridge, so availability can be tight during evenings and weekends. Expect an average hourly price of around 37, but ask if discounts apply for block bookings. Choose an instructor who regularly takes learners to Dudley test routes and who offers mock tests. Check their insurance, licence and whether they use dual controls before you book.
Lesson Costs in Stourbridge
Local lessons average 37 per hour in Stourbridge. Prices rise with instructor experience, peak-time slots and intensive courses, while block bookings often reduce the hourly rate.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you book lessons. Take driving lessons to build your skills, then book and pass the theory test when you are ready. Arrange mock practical tests and book the practical at the Dudley centre when your instructor agrees you are ready. After you pass the practical you can swap your provisional for a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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