Driving lessons in Digbeth

5 mi away · 9,072 tests · best month: February 2026

Birmingham (Kings Heath)

Improving

47%

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

5 mi away · 16,133 tests · best month: January 2026

Improving

49%

Birmingham (Garretts Green)

5 mi away · 22,480 tests · best month: September 2025

Declining

44%

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Digbeth

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 Digbeth, 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 Digbeth 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 Digbeth'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 Digbeth.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Digbeth?

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

Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre)

Birmingham

Based on 486 tests conducted over 1 months (latest: March 2026)

53.50%

Pass Rate

~5-week wait (September 2026)

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This data may be outdated.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

Birmingham (South Yardley)

South Yardley

Based on 14,471 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

42.84%

Pass Rate

~12-week wait (September 2026)

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This data may be outdated.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

Birmingham (Kings Heath)

Birmingham

Based on 9,072 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.76%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (September 2026)

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.

This data may be outdated.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

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

Birmingham

Based on 16,133 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.53%

Pass Rate

~16-week wait (September 2026)

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.

This data may be outdated.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

Birmingham (Garretts Green)

Birmingham

Based on 22,480 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

44.40%

Pass Rate

~11-week wait (September 2026)

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

Birmingham (Shirley)

Solihull

Based on 9,385 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

56.57%

Pass Rate

~19-week wait (September 2026)

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.

This data may be outdated.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

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

Sutton Coldfield

Based on 2,712 tests conducted

44.06%

Pass Rate

~15-week wait (May 2023)

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.

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

Wednesbury

Based on 7,508 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

34.98%

Pass Rate

~13-week wait (September 2026)

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

Wolverhampton

Based on 11,561 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

34.26%

Pass Rate

~16-week wait (September 2026)

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

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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 Digbeth.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Digbeth

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

Birmingham (Shirley) has the highest pass rate in the area at 56.57%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Wolverhampton has a pass rate of 34.26%. 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 Digbeth is 45.1%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Digbeth 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 Digbeth is Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre), around 4 miles away, with a 54% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Digbeth range from £33 to £50 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 5 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Digbeth who speak Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Bengali and Gujarati. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 44 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Digbeth accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.

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