Driving lessons in Nottingham

NS
Nazia Sajid
No reviews yet

City of Nottingham · 2 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Female

English

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

On Avg. 40 to 60 lessons to pass

18+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£45.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

KI
Kalim Ishaq
No reviews yet

City of Nottingham · 2 miles

4479 •••4479 ••• ••••

Male

English

Urdu

On Avg. 40 to 80 lessons to pass

25+ years experience

Manual

£38.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

KR
Kishor-kumar Rabheru
No reviews yet

Rushcliffe · 2 miles

4478 •••4478 ••• ••••

Male

English

Hindi

Urdu

Gujarati

On Avg. 35 to 50 lessons to pass

46+ years experience

Automatic

£84.00 - £100.00 per lesson

No block bookings

No mock tests

RG
Richard Gilderthorp
No reviews yet

City of Nottingham · 2 miles

4475 •••4475 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 10 to 100 lessons to pass

20+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £50.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

NY
Nesar Yamin
No reviews yet

Gedling · 3 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 26 to 80 lessons to pass

2+ years experience

Both automatic and manual

£75.00 - £100.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

3 mi away · 15,150 tests · best month: April 2025

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Nottingham

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

Nottingham (Colwick)

Stable

46%

below avg

Nottingham (Chilwell)

5 mi away · 9,415 tests · best month: January 2026

6 mi away · 702 tests

49%

below avg

Loughborough

12 mi away · 5,502 tests · best month: October 2025

12 mi away · 8,086 tests · best month: June 2025

Declining

52%

in line with avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Nottingham

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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham'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 Nottingham?

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

Nottingham (Colwick)

Nottingham

Based on 15,150 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.42%

Pass Rate

~8-week wait (July 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

Nottingham (Chilwell)

Beeston

Based on 9,415 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.89%

Pass Rate

~8-week wait (July 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

Watnall

Based on 702 tests conducted

48.90%

Pass Rate

~2-week wait (February 2025)

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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Loughborough

Based on 5,502 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

42.35%

Pass Rate

~23-week wait (July 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

Derby (Alvaston)

Derby

Based on 8,086 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.77%

Pass Rate

~7-week wait (July 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

Ashfield

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Based on 8,144 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

57.29%

Pass Rate

~18-week wait (July 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

Melton Mowbray

Based on 1,984 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

69.66%

Pass Rate

~23-week wait (July 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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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Nottingham

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

Melton Mowbray has the highest pass rate in the area at 69.66%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Loughborough has a pass rate of 42.35%. 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 Nottingham is 52.3%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Nottingham 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 Nottingham is Nottingham (Colwick), around 3 miles away, with a 46% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Nottingham range from £35 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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