Find a driving instructor in Derby city centre

NT
Nawaraj Thakuri
No reviews yet

Derby · 2 miles

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Male

English

Urdu

Hindi

On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass

6+ years experience

Automatic

£38.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

WM
Winston Muhammad
No reviews yet

Derby · 3 miles

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Male

English

On Avg. 15 to 30 lessons to pass

12+ years experience

Manual

£38.00 - £38.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

CR
Caswell Ryan Wildman
No reviews yet

Derby · 3 miles

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Male

English

On Avg. 40 to 60 lessons to pass

4+ years experience

Manual

£35.00 - £38.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

HA
Hawkar Ali
No reviews yet

Derby · 3 miles

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Male

English

On Avg. 40 to 65 lessons to pass

2+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£40.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

FN
Fedor Nikolskiy
No reviews yet

South Derbyshire · 4 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

Polish

English

Russian

On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass

10+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

2 mi away · 8,086 tests · best month: June 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Derby city centre

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

Derby (Alvaston)

Declining

52%

in line with avg

Nottingham (Chilwell)

10 mi away · 9,415 tests · best month: January 2026

11 mi away · 702 tests

49%

below avg

Burton on Trent

11 mi away · 7,273 tests · best month: May 2025

15 mi away · 5,502 tests · best month: October 2025

Improving

42%

below avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Derby city centre

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Derby city centre, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Derby city centre and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Derby city centre's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

COMMUNITY APPROVED

Proven local track record

Read reviews from learners who tested at your local centre and pick an instructor with a proven track record around Derby city centre.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Derby city centre?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Derby (Alvaston)

Derby

Based on 8,086 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.77%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

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Nottingham (Chilwell)

Beeston

Based on 9,415 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.89%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Watnall

Based on 702 tests conducted

48.90%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.

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Burton on Trent

Burton

Based on 7,273 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

54.74%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Loughborough

Based on 5,502 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

42.35%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Nottingham (Colwick)

Nottingham

Based on 15,150 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.42%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Ashfield

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Based on 8,144 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

57.29%

Pass Rate

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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As someone who struggled with finding a good driving instructor myself, I understand the challenges and frustrations that come with the process of learning to drive in a busy place like Derby city centre.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Derby city centre

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Derby city centre.

Ashfield has the highest pass rate in the area at 57.29%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Loughborough has a pass rate of 42.35%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Derby city centre is 50.2%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Derby city centre. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Derby city centre is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Derby city centre is Derby (Alvaston), around 2 miles away, with a 52% pass rate.

Look for instructors with high ratings, relevant experience, and teaching styles that match your learning needs. Read reviews from other learners in Derby city centre to find the best fit.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Derby city centre range from £30 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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