Driving lessons in
Birmingham

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Learning to drive in Birmingham

Driving lessons in Birmingham start from £30 per hour with instructors serving the area. The nearest driving test centre, Birmingham (Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre), around 4 miles away, has a 54% pass rate - in line with the 53% average across Britain's test centres. Around 286,600 people in the Birmingham area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

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

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Instructors in Birmingham Near You

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£30
lessons from / hr
11
female instructors
29
offer automatic
50
offer mock tests
13 yrs
avg experience

DS
Dean Syer
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 1 mile
4478 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 30 lessons to pass
2+ years experience
Manual
£32.50 - £35.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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SA
Sharma Alboreky
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles
4473 •••
Female
English
On Avg. 25 to 40 lessons to pass
7+ years experience
Manual
£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

SA
Shamsul Alam
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles
4475 •••
Male
Bengali
On Avg. 30 to 50 lessons to pass
3+ years experience
Automatic
£35.00 - £45.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

MH
Mohammed Hussain
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles
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

MI
Mohammed Islam
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles
4473 •••
Male
English
Bengali
On Avg. 25 to 40 lessons to pass
2+ years experience
Manual
£30.00 - £40.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

AK
Ali Khan
No reviews yet

Birmingham · 2 miles
4474 •••
Male
English
Urdu
On Avg. 10 to 30 lessons to pass
8+ years experience
Manual
£32.00 - £36.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Birmingham

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

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Birmingham?

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
~3-week wait (July 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 (South Yardley)

South Yardley

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

42.84%
Pass Rate
~10-week wait (July 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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Birmingham (Kingstanding)

Birmingham

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

48.53%
Pass Rate
~23-week wait (July 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 (Kings Heath)

Birmingham

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

46.76%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (July 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 (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.
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Birmingham (Garretts Green)

Birmingham

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

44.40%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (July 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
~16-week wait (July 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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Wednesbury

Wednesbury

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

34.98%
Pass Rate
~10-week wait (July 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
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Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

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

34.26%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (July 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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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 Birmingham

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

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

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

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