Shiwan Alakaram – Automatic Driving Instructor in Doncaster

Shiwan at a glance

Shiwan Alakaram

Male

Doncaster

Not on social media
SA
£40per hour
Email
Experience
5+ years
Avg. to pass
50-60 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Areas

Areas near Shiwan

Towns and areas within 10 miles of where Shiwan is based. Check with Shiwan that they cover yours.

Driving tests

Pass rates at nearby test centres

The driving test centres closest to Shiwan, with how many tests were passed and how long the wait is.

Test centrePass rate
Doncaster

Under 5 miles · 20-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
7,334 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
53.22%Above average
Rotherham

10 to 20 miles · 9-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
9,134 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), ADI part 3
53.14%Above average
Worksop

10 to 20 miles · 14-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
5,975 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
55.16%Above average
Sheffield (Handsworth)

10 to 20 miles · 5-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
9,788 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, lorry and bus, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
44.09%Below average
Barnsley

10 to 20 miles · 7-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
7,737 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
58.55%Above average
Pontefract

10 to 20 miles · 11-week wait

Centre details
Tests taken:
5,544 in 2025-26
Tests offered:
car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Access:
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
46.93%Below average

Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025-26 (latest month March 2026). Across Britain it was 50.07%. Waits are DVSA's typical wait for a car test in October 2026. Figures can be out of date; check GOV.UK for the latest.

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Questions

Questions about Shiwan

Shiwan is based in Doncaster. Places within 10 miles include Balby, Belle Vue, Bessacarr, Cantley and Hexthorpe.

Shiwan teaches in an automatic car.

Shiwan charges £40 an hour.

Shiwan says their learners usually need between 50 and 60 lessons to pass.

Shiwan has 5 years and 3 months of experience as a driving instructor.

Shiwan speaks English.

Yes. Shiwan accepts block bookings, where you book and pay for several lessons at once.

Yes. Shiwan offers mock driving tests to help you get ready for the real one.

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