Our Yardley 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 Yardley
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Debbie
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…
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…
Jason
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…
Mike
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…
Ansar
Ansar is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Birmingham. He's been teaching for almost 20 years, helping people of all abilities star…
Tim
Tim Pidler is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Solihull. He's been speciall…
Jon
Jon Matthews is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Solihull. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) w…
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…
Nick
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…
Learning to Drive in Yardley
Learning to drive in Yardley feels practical and urban. Coventry Road (A45) gives you early experience of busy dual carriageways and signalised junctions. Golden Hillock Road and the Garretts Green junction teach you about tight roundabouts and lane discipline. Local lessons balance main-road confidence with quieter residential practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Birmingham (South Yardley)
Birmingham (South Yardley) test centre sits about 0.4 miles from central Yardley, so you can run a full mock drive there before the real thing. Expect standard DVSA routes that use Coventry Road and local roundabouts. The centre carries around 7,870 tests a year and has a 41.4% pass rate (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Birmingham (South Yardley) posts a 41.4% pass rate, which is below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 47.3% and female candidates at 35.3% at South Yardley (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby centres vary, with Garretts Green at 39.8% and Shirley at 43.6% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Begin on quieter residential streets off Golden Hillock Road and build clutch and steering control before tackling busier routes. Practice merging and lane discipline on the A45 at off-peak times to get used to higher speeds. Rehearse roundabout exits at the Garretts Green junction and signal use on multi-lane approaches. Do bay parking on quiet streets and rehearsals for busy junctions around Coventry Road.
Choosing an Instructor in Yardley
There are six local instructors in Yardley, so compare a few. Expect about £32 an hour on average and ask about block-booking discounts. Choose an ADI who knows Birmingham (South Yardley) test routes and offers mock tests on those roads. Check reviews and ask whether they use manual or automatic cars depending on your needs.
Lesson Costs in Yardley
Lessons in Yardley average around £32 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you buy single lessons or blocks of lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence from the DVLA and book the theory test online. Take lessons with a local instructor and practise hazard perception before booking the practical test at Birmingham (South Yardley), 0.4 miles away. Do a couple of mock runs on Coventry Road and the local roundabouts to build confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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