Driving lessons in Great Barr

SA
Sam Ali
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 1 mile

4433 •••4433 ••• ••••

Male

English

Bengali

On Avg. 10 to 45 lessons to pass

15+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£34.00 - £35.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

RP
Ram Parkash Balu
No reviews yet

Sandwell · 1 mile

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

Punjabi

On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass

16+ years experience

Automatic

£35.00 - £44.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

D
Dave
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 25 to 45 lessons to pass

23+ years experience

Manual

£34.00 - £36.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

HZ
Henna Zaman
No reviews yet

Sandwell · 2 miles

4473 •••4473 ••• ••••

Female

English

Punjabi

On Avg. 1 to 2 lessons to pass

17+ years experience

Automatic

£60.00 - £90.00 per lesson

No block bookings

Mock tests available

MH
Mohammed Hussain
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

On Avg. 40 to 50 lessons to pass

19+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

No mock tests

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Great Barr

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

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

Improving

49%

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

3 mi away · 2,712 tests

44%

5 mi away · 7,508 tests · best month: October 2025

Wednesbury

Declining

35%

Birmingham (South Yardley)

7 mi away · 14,471 tests · best month: August 2025

Declining

43%

Birmingham (Garretts Green)

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

Declining

44%

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Great Barr

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 Great Barr, 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 Great Barr 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 Great Barr's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Great Barr?

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

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

Birmingham

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

48.53%

Pass Rate

~23-week wait (August 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.

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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

~10-week wait (August 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.

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Birmingham (South Yardley)

South Yardley

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

42.84%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 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 (Garretts Green)

Birmingham

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

44.40%

Pass Rate

~7-week wait (August 2026)

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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Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre)

Birmingham

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

53.50%

Pass Rate

~3-week wait (August 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

Wolverhampton

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

34.26%

Pass Rate

~13-week wait (August 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 (Kings Heath)

Birmingham

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

46.76%

Pass Rate

~12-week wait (August 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 (Shirley)

Solihull

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

56.57%

Pass Rate

~16-week wait (August 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

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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!

Why Choose Us

Built by someone who understands the struggles with learning to drive in Great Barr

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 Great Barr.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Great Barr

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

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 Great Barr 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 Great Barr. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Great Barr 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 Great Barr is Birmingham (Kingstanding), around 1 mile away, with a 49% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Great Barr range from £30 to £340 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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