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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) (3.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
38.5%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Wirral. Prices range from £32.00 to £42.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 39 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
39 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Wirral driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

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8.5 mi

Sunny

Tipton
5.0
15 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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DB
8.4 mi

Debbie

Solihull
5.0
10 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Mark Evans
7.6 mi

Mark

Dudley
5.0
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mark Evans runs iPass Driving School and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over thirteen years' experience. He teaches acro…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£37 /hour
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Saif Kabir
5.4 mi

Saif

Sandwell
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Intensive Pass Plus
£32 /hour
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Debz Wheelz
6.3 mi

Debz

Brierley Hill
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
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Jason M Thorne
8.6 mi

Jason

Solihull
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings

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…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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James Verschoyle
5.4 mi

James

Sandwell
Manual & Auto 60 min

James Verschoyle is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Sandwell. He's got the most up-to-date BTEC4 professional qualificati…

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MH
5.6 mi

Mike

West Midlands
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£42 /hour
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Tomasz Matuszkiewicz
8.2 mi

Tomasz

Redditch
Manual 60 min
Toyota Corolla

Tomasz Matuszkiewicz is a DSA-approved driving instructor offering driving lessons across Worcestershire and nearby areas. He covers both theory and …

Refresher
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Tim Pidler
8.6 mi

Tim

Solihull
Manual 60 min Weekends

Tim Pidler is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Solihull. He's been speciall…

Intensive Pass Plus
£42 /hour
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Jon Matthews
8.6 mi

Jon

Solihull
Manual 60 min

Jon Matthews is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Solihull. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) w…

Intensive
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Nick Edkins
9.8 mi

Nick

Hockley Heath
Manual 60 min

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…

Pass Plus
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Learning to Drive in Wirral

Learning to drive in Wirral means a small pool of instructors and close access to Birmingham test centres. You will find 13 local instructors offering lessons, with an average cost of 35 per hour. This area sits in the West Midlands and suits learners who prefer short drives to their test centre. Expect a mix of suburban streets and nearby test routes around Birmingham.

Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods)

Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.8 miles away, so travel to tests is straightforward. Tests at this centre run regularly, with 2,105 tests recorded over the year. The centre's overall pass rate is 38.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), and you should expect a mix of suburban and arterial test routes. Book early, as local instructor availability can affect test timing.

38.5%
Overall Pass Rate
42.0%
Male Pass Rate
35.2%
Female Pass Rate
3.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

The nearest centre, Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods), has a 38.5% pass rate, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at the centre pass at 42.0% while female candidates pass at 35.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres show variation, with Birmingham (Kings Heath) at 30.1% and Birmingham (Shirley) at 43.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These figures show pass rates vary locally from the national picture.

Local Driving Tips

Practice regular short drives to build confidence heading towards Birmingham test routes. Concentrate on junctions and roundabouts you encounter on the way to Cocks Moors Woods, and rehearse independent driving for ten to fifteen minutes. Work on dual carriageway speed and lane discipline if your lessons cover faster roads. Keep lesson days consistent so you make steady progress and reduce nervousness before tests.

Choosing an Instructor in Wirral

Look for an ADI who knows the Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) test routes and offers flexible pick-up times. Expect to pay around 35 an hour on average, but ask about block-booking discounts. With 13 instructors in Wirral, choose someone with clear lesson plans and recent test-centre experience. Check whether they teach manual or automatic if you have a preference.

Lesson Costs in Wirral

Local lessons average 35 per hour. Costs change with instructor experience, car type, and whether you book single hours or blocks.

Getting Started

Get a provisional licence before you start lessons, then book your theory test. Take regular lessons with a local instructor and book your practical at Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) when your instructor thinks you are ready. Allow time for test centre availability, as nearby centres are in demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There are 13 driving instructors listed in Wirral.
Lessons in Wirral average 35 per hour.
The nearest DVSA test centre is Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods), approximately 3.8 miles from Wirral.
Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) has a pass rate of 38.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
The centre pass rate of 38.5% is lower than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Time to learn varies by individual, lesson frequency and prior experience.
There are 13 instructors in Wirral, so your choice is smaller than in larger towns.
Yes, nearby alternatives include Birmingham (Kings Heath) at about 4 miles and Birmingham (Shirley) at about 6.7 miles.
There were 2,105 tests at Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) in the recorded year.
Yes, male candidates pass at 42.0% and female candidates pass at 35.2% at Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods) (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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