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Telford

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Learning to drive in Telford

Driving lessons in Telford start from £40 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Telford, around 2 miles away, has a 49% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 26,800 people in the Telford 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 Telford Near You

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£40
from / hr equivalent
1
female instructor
3
offer automatic
5
offer mock tests
19 yrs
avg experience

David Ivan Bertie

Male

Telford and Wrekin2 miles

DI
£40-£50per hour
Email
Experience
24+ years
Avg. to pass
34-56 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2024 SEAT IbizaAutomatic · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Gareth Warne

Male

Telford and Wrekin2 miles

GW3.0(2)
£40-£55per lesson
Email
Experience
6+ years
Avg. to pass
30-49 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lukasz Ciucias

Male

Dawley3 miles

LC
£40-£45per lesson
Email
Experience
18+ years
Avg. to pass
30-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2021 Mazda CX-30Manual · Hybrid
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishPolish

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Tony Beeching Driving School

Male

Broseley6 miles

TB
£40-£45per lesson
Email
Experience
30+ years
Avg. to pass
30-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Sharon Taylor

Female

Shropshire9 miles

ST
£65-£70per lesson
Email
Experience
6+ years
Avg. to pass
30-60 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Simply Driving Lessons

Male

Shrewsbury9 miles

SD5.0(1)
£39-£58per lesson
Email
Experience
29+ years
Avg. to pass
6-12 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Telford

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Telford: 5 local instructors teach manual and 3 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £40 and £50 an hour. 5 accept block bookings and 5 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Polish. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Telford is about 16 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£40 - £50
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~16weeks
at Telford · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
5 teach manual3 teach automatic
Block bookings
5
instructors offer them
Mock tests
5
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
Polish
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Telford

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 Telford, 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 Telford 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 Telford'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 Telford?

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

Telford

Telford

Based on 4,963 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.94%
Pass Rate
~16-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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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Based on 5,064 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.99%
Pass Rate
~10-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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Featherstone

Featherstone

Based on 13,193 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

36.44%
Pass Rate
~12-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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Stafford

Stafford

Based on 5,365 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

45.83%
Pass Rate
~16-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

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

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

34.26%
Pass Rate
~16-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
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 Telford

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

Shrewsbury has the highest pass rate in the area at 50.99%, 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 Telford is 43.3%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Telford 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 Telford is Telford, around 2 miles away, with a 49% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Telford range from £40 to £50 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Telford, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 16 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Telford who speak Polish. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 5 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Telford accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.