Driving lessons in
Kings Norton

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Learning to drive in Kings Norton

Driving lessons in Kings Norton start from £33 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Birmingham (Kings Heath), around 2 miles away, has a 47% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 4,300 people in the Kings Norton area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Kings Norton Near You

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£33
from / hr equivalent
10
female instructors
26
offer automatic
42
offer mock tests
13 yrs
avg experience

HG
Hamidreza Ghavamizamir
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 25 to 40 lessons to pass
4+ years experience
Automatic
£37–£74 per lesson
No block bookings
Mock tests available
Email

HP
Hamed Pavandie
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 3 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 25 to 50 lessons to pass
10+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£36–£37 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

NB
Naurina Begum
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 3 miles
Female
English
On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass
22+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£38–£100 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

SB
Shafina Bibi
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 4 miles
Female
English
Urdu
Punjabi
On Avg. 35 to 55 lessons to pass
22+ years experience
Automatic
£40–£50 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

MS
Mohammed Saddique
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 4 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 1 to 40 lessons to pass
23+ years experience
Manual
£36–£41 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

SA
Sharma Alboreky
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 4 miles
Female
English
On Avg. 25 to 40 lessons to pass
7+ years experience
Manual
£35–£40 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email
Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Kings Norton

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Kings Norton: 29 local instructors teach manual and 26 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £33 and £40 an hour. 37 accept block bookings and 42 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and Bengali. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Birmingham (Kings Heath) is about 10 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£33 - £40
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~10weeks
at Birmingham (Kings Heath) · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
29 teach manual26 teach automatic
Block bookings
37
instructors offer them
Mock tests
42
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
UrduPunjabiHindiBengali
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Kings Norton

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 Kings Norton, 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 Kings Norton 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 Kings Norton's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Kings Norton?

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

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
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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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
~5-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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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
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Redditch

Redditch

Based on 4,483 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.39%
Pass Rate
~4-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your test time.
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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
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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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
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Wednesbury

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
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust 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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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Kings Norton

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

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

Wednesbury has a pass rate of 34.98%. 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 Kings Norton is 47%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Kings Norton 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 Kings Norton is Birmingham (Kings Heath), around 2 miles away, with a 47% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Kings Norton range from £33 to £40 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Birmingham (Kings Heath), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 10 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

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

Yes - 37 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Kings Norton accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.