Driving Instructors in Wirral

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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£35/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 £31.80 to £37.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 59 reviews.

12
Instructors
£35/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
59 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Best Driving Instructors in Wirral

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Muhammad Shahnawaz
5.6 mi

Muhammad Shahnawaz

Birmingham
5.0
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Muhammad Shahnawaz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Birmingham and runs LetMeDrive's practical training. He focuses on intensive and semi-int…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£32 /hour
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Debbie Blagg
8.4 mi

Debbie Blagg

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 Evans

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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Aky
5.4 mi

Aky

Sandwell
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
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Debbie
6.3 mi

Debbie

Brierley Hill
5.0
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 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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Shak
5.3 mi

Shak

Cradley Heath
4.7
23 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Shak is an experienced, fully qualified driving instructor at Auto Academy, a local driving school in the Black Country. He focuses on automatic driv…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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Faz
7.6 mi

Faz

Dudley
4.7
6 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Refresher Intensive
£37 /hour
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R
7 mi

Rouf

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings

Rouf runs RDS Driving School and has spent many years teaching learner drivers across the West Midlands. Based in Birmingham, he is known for offerin…

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Lee Brookes
7.6 mi

Lee Brookes

Dudley
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Tomasz Matuszkiewicz
8.2 mi

Tomasz Matuszkiewicz

Redditch
Manual & Auto 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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MC
8.4 mi

Marc Curzey

Kingswinford
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Marc Curzey is an experienced, highly qualified driving instructor at High Acres Driving Academy. He is a DVSA Qualified ADI Instructor and a member …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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Lee Antony
8.5 mi

Lee Antony

Tipton
Manual & Auto 60 min

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 …

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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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