Driving Instructors in Yardley

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Instructors
6
Avg Price
£32/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Birmingham (South Yardley) (0.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
41.4%
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There are 6 driving instructors in Yardley. Prices range from £31.80 to £33.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 38 reviews.

6
Instructors
£32/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
38 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Yardley 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.

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.
Top Rated Instructors

Best Driving Instructors in Yardley

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Debbie Blagg
3.5 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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Muhammad Shahnawaz
3.6 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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Aky
7 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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Steve
7.2 mi

Steve

Sutton Coldfield
4.8
16 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Steve is a calm, friendly driving instructor with 1st Choice Driving Academy. His learners often pass first time and quite a few have passed with zer…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Pass Plus
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0.4 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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Amirul
4.5 mi

Amirul

Birmingham
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Amirul is a DVSA-registered driving instructor with Think Safety Driving School in Birmingham. His pupils often mention his calm, patient teaching st…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£33 /hour
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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).

41.4%
Overall Pass Rate
47.3%
Male Pass Rate
35.3%
Female Pass Rate
0.4 mi
Distance

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

Birmingham (South Yardley) is the nearest test centre, about 0.4 miles from Yardley.
Lessons cost about £32 per hour on average in Yardley.
The pass rate at Birmingham (South Yardley) is 41.4% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
There is no single local average for Yardley, as learning time depends on your starting ability and how often you practise.
Yes, there are six registered driving instructors operating in Yardley.
Birmingham (South Yardley) records a 41.4% pass rate compared with the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Book Birmingham (South Yardley) if you want the closest option, at about 0.4 miles and handling around 7,870 tests a year.
Book both theory and practical tests online at GOV.UK and select Birmingham (South Yardley) for your practical if you want the nearest centre.
Birmingham (South Yardley) has a 41.4% pass rate, Garretts Green 39.8% and Shirley 43.6% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Practise on Coventry Road (A45) for busy dual carriageway experience, around the Golden Hillock Road roundabout for lane control, and near the Garretts Green junction for multi-exit roundabouts.
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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