Rio Driving School
1 Hartlebury Cl, Cannock WS11 7GH517 Google ratings
ManualAutomatic
Particularly good with anxious and nervous drivers, Rio offers therapeutic interventions from trained staff to tackle confidence issues, test nerves, and fear of specific situations. Founded by Paul Fisher, who trained under Chris Gilbert (former Police Advanced Driving Examiner and instructor to Princes William and Harry), the school has won 'UK's Most Loved Driving School' every year since 2014. Every lesson comes with a 'no shouting guarantee' and instructors receive regular coaching to keep skills fresh.
Test centres near Rio Driving School
The 3 test centres closest to Rio Driving School. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
34%
Featherstone
14,070 tests takenWomen33.8%
Men34.3%
Automatic33.9%
49%
Lichfield
8,490 tests takenWomen46.8%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.1%
46%
Stafford
3,783 tests takenWomen46.0%
Men46.2%
Automatic39.0%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone | 33.8% | 34.3% | 33.9% | 34.1% | 14,070 |
| Lichfield | 46.8% | 50.2% | 44.1% | 48.6% | 8,490 |
| Stafford | 46.0% | 46.2% | 39.0% | 46.1% | 3,783 |
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