Driving lessons in Shard End

YH
Yasar Hussain
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 1 mile

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

Punjabi

Urdu

On Avg. 20 to 30 lessons to pass

17+ years experience

Automatic

£35.00 - £35.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

N
Nasreen
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Female

English

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 35 to 75 lessons to pass

9+ years experience

Automatic

£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson

No block bookings

Mock tests available

PD
PDA DRIVING ACADEMY
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

Hindi

On Avg. 15 to 30 lessons to pass

6+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson

No block bookings

No mock tests

RS
Rizwana Sarwat
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Female

English

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 3 to 10 lessons to pass

17+ years experience

Manual

£35.00 - £37.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

DI
Dani Iuhas
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass

4+ years experience

Automatic

£50.00 - £70.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Birmingham (Garretts Green)

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Shard End

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

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

Declining

44%

below avg

Birmingham (South Yardley)

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

Declining

43%

below avg

Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield)

4 mi away · 2,712 tests

44%

below avg

Birmingham (Kingstanding)

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

7 mi away · 9,385 tests · best month: April 2025

Declining

57%

above avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Shard End

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 Shard End, 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 Shard End 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 Shard End'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 Shard End.

Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Shard End?

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

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 (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 (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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Nuneaton

Based on 6,764 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.22%

Pass Rate

~11-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You cannot 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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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Shard End

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

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 Shard End is 47.2%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Shard End 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 Shard End is Birmingham (Garretts Green), around 2 miles away, with a 44% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Shard End 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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