Our Wednesfield 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 Wednesfield
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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…
Joanna Pemberton
Joanna Pemberton is a fully qualified, DVSA registered Grade A driving instructor with several years of experience in driver education. She runs iDri…
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…
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…
Richard Bates
Richard Bates is an Approved Driving Instructor with a really kind, calm approach, specialising in helping learners with disabilities. He has over tw…
Paul
Paul is a highly experienced driving instructor who specialises in intensive driving courses, and he has already helped over 860 learners pass their …
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…
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 …
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…
Marc Curzey
Marc Curzey is an experienced, highly qualified driving instructor at High Acres Driving Academy. He is a DVSA Qualified ADI Instructor and a member …
Learning to Drive in Wednesfield
Learning to drive in Wednesfield feels practical and local. You get a mix of High Street traffic, residential estates and a short run out to Wolverhampton for test routes. Lessons often cover busy junctions and the tighter lanes around the shopping area. Expect a friendly, working-class neighbourhood vibe from instructors and fellow learners.
Nearest Test Centre: Wolverhampton
The nearest DVSA test centre is Wolverhampton, about 2.8 miles away. It runs a steady number of tests, around 3,776 per year, so book early. The practical pass rate there is 47.5%, with male and female splits at 53.9% and 42% respectively, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Expect standard test routes that include urban junctions and some ring-road approaches.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wolverhampton's pass rate, 47.5%, sits almost level with the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates in Wolverhampton pass at 53.9%, female candidates at 42%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Wednesbury has a lower pass rate of 32.8% and Dudley is at 44.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These local variations often reflect different tester routes and local traffic conditions.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Wednesfield High Street to get used to parked cars and narrow lanes. Practice hill starts and clutch control around the older housing estates. Spend time on junctions that feed toward Wolverhampton to learn lane discipline and mirror checks. Work on roundabout joins and exits; some local mini-roundabouts are tight and need decisive positioning. Try a mock test on the route toward the Wolverhampton centre so you know the traffic flow.
Choosing an Instructor in Wednesfield
There are 13 instructors listed in the area, so check availability early and expect varied schedules. Look for an instructor who offers mock tests and knows the Wolverhampton test routes. Compare prices and ask if dual controls, pass-plus or motorway training are included. Expect to pay around £37 per hour on average in this area.
Lesson Costs in Wednesfield
Average lesson cost in Wednesfield is about £37 per hour. Prices can rise for intensive courses, evenings or weekend slots, and if instructors supply the car for your test.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book and pass the theory test. Take structured lessons and arrange a few mock tests with your instructor before booking the practical. When you feel ready, book the practical at Wolverhampton, given it is the closest centre at 2.8 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026