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Best Driving Instructors in Swadlincote
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Ameer
Ameer is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with A&A Driving School, which has been giving lessons in Burton-upon-Trent since 1989. The school has ov…
Steve
Steve is a much loved driving instructor at OMG! I'm Driving. He is calm, patient and really good at explaining things in a way that makes sense to y…
Kevin
Kevin is a friendly driving instructor based in Coalville. He offers patient, supportive lessons that suit how you like to learn. He knows learning t…
Carly
Carly is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who qualified in 2022 after training with Mark Jordan Driving. She started out part-time as a franchise…
Learning to Drive in Swadlincote
Swadlincote sits in the south of the East Midlands, with a mix of town streets and nearby country lanes. Learners get experience on short dual carriageway sections near the A511 and quieter residential roads. It feels like a commuter town, with traffic peaks towards Burton-on-Trent. Expect varied practice routes within a few miles of the town centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Burton on Trent
The nearest DVSA test centre is Burton on Trent, about 4.5 miles away, so most learners travel there for their practical test. That centre carried out 3,867 tests in the last year and serves Swadlincote candidates regularly. Its overall pass rate was 38.5%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. You should allow time for travel on test day and practice on roads around Burton before you book.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Burton on Trent's pass rate of 38.5% is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 41.1% while female candidates passed at 35.8% at Burton, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Derby (Alvaston) reports a 45.5% pass rate and Lichfield reports 48.5%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Those differences suggest test-centre variation across short distances in the East Midlands, so consider which centre suits your strengths.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets before moving on to the A511 where traffic can build quickly. Spend time practising roundabout junctions and lane discipline, as there are several multi-exit roundabouts on routes towards Burton. Take a few lessons on rural lanes to the south and east to get used to narrow roads and sudden bends. Practice parking in retail-park bays and between kerbs near the town centre, since test routes often include those manoeuvres. Watch for school-time traffic and short, frequent speed-limit changes around industrial estates.
Choosing an Instructor in Swadlincote
There are four instructors listed in the area, so availability can be limited at peak times and you may need to book early. Look for an instructor with recent pass feedback and clear lesson plans that match local roads. Confirm whether they teach in manual or automatic and whether their price matches the local average of 35 per hour. Ask about mock test drives that use Burton on Trent routes.
Lesson Costs in Swadlincote
Average lesson price in Swadlincote is 35 per hour. Costs depend on instructor experience, lesson length, travel to and from lessons and whether you buy block bookings or single lessons. Expect prices to vary slightly if you ask for weekend or evening slots.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons, then work through the theory test and hazard perception. Start regular lessons and arrange a few mock tests on Burton on Trent routes when you are ready. Book your practical test at Burton on Trent, allowing for travel of about 4.5 miles from Swadlincote on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026