Driving Lessons in Telford
Pricing in Telford starts from competitive rates, with 10 driving schools and 41 independent driving instructors serving the area. Schools maintain a solid 4.6-star rating, and 5 offer automatic driving lessons alongside 2 providing intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available through 2 schools, with an additional 11 independent female driving instructors, while local test centres show Shrewsbury performing better at 49.2% versus Telford's 43.9%.
Telford's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Telford
10 schools
Driver Training Ltd
Established driving school offering intensive courses from £800 for 20 hours up to £1600 for 40 hours, with flexible scheduling over 4 to 14 days to suit your experience level. One-to-one tuition guaranteed with no car sharing, plus pick-up from home, work or college. £40 per hour for regular lessons, with introductory rates of £130 for the first 4 hours (manual) or £70 for the first 2 hours (automatic).Established driving school offering intensive courses from £800 for 20 hours up to £1600 for 40 hours, with flexible scheduling over 4 to 14 days to suit your...
TopDog Driving School
40 years of professional driver training experience, including 20 years teaching bus and coach drivers to commercial standards. Two-hour lessons are the focus here; the instructor believes one-hour sessions don't allow sufficient practice time, and learners typically progress to test-ready in 3-4 months rather than the standard 10 months. Patient, calm teaching style with free online theory test materials included for all pupils.40 years of professional driver training experience, including 20 years teaching bus and coach drivers to commercial standards. Two-hour lessons are the focus...
Chris Blake Driving School
Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists with a reputation for high test pass rates, Chris Blake teaches in a new Yaris Hybrid Automatic and recommends two-hour lessons to maximise learning efficiency and save money overall. Pass Plus courses available from £230, plus motorway tuition and refresher courses for drivers regaining confidence.Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists with a reputation for high test pass rates, Chris Blake teaches in a new Yaris Hybrid Automatic and recommends...
Skills & Techniques Ltd
Police-trained instructor with advanced VIP protection and military background, now offering learner driver tuition tailored to individual needs. Extensive international experience across government, security, and commercial sectors ensures coaching focused on hazard awareness, planning, and safe technique. Contact for pricing and availability.Police-trained instructor with advanced VIP protection and military background, now offering learner driver tuition tailored to individual needs. Extensive...
DriveSafe Automatic Telford
A road safety professional specialising entirely in automatic lessons, with a focus on nervous and anxious drivers. Two-hour structured sessions with optional in-car recording let you review progress and build confidence at your own pace, following the National Standard for Driver Training.A road safety professional specialising entirely in automatic lessons, with a focus on nervous and anxious drivers. Two-hour structured sessions with optional...
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Tier 1 Driving
Tier 1 Driving offers automatic driving lessons across the West Midlands with a focus on quick test passes. The school provides intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and refresher lessons tailored to individual needs, plus driving lesson vouchers available as gifts.Tier 1 Driving offers automatic driving lessons across the West Midlands with a focus on quick test passes. The school provides intensive courses, Pass Plus...
Thomas Vernon Driving School
Known for patience with nervous drivers, this school tailors lessons to your pace so you never feel under pressure. Founded by an instructor who left franchise support behind to build something better, Thomas Vernon focuses on friendly, approachable instruction from beginner through to motorway confidence. Pass Plus courses also available.Known for patience with nervous drivers, this school tailors lessons to your pace so you never feel under pressure. Founded by an instructor who left franchise...
JT School Of Motoring
Success-based lessons backed by a 100% money-back guarantee set this school apart. Multiple instructors across four locations mean flexible scheduling, and first-time passes like Jacob Dove's (5 weeks to test success) demonstrate their teaching effectiveness.Success-based lessons backed by a 100% money-back guarantee set this school apart. Multiple instructors across four locations mean flexible scheduling, and...
Intensive Courses in Telford
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Telford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre
Women achieved a 43.7% pass rate at Telford compared to 44.2% for men, both reflecting the centre's challenging 43.9% overall pass rate. Telford's road network includes busy roundabouts around the town centre and the demanding Queensway dual carriageway system that catches out many learners. The single centre processed 5,663 tests between 2024 and 2025, with automatic drivers managing just 38.9% - notably lower than the manual rate.
Telford
5,663 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 43.7% | 44.2% | 38.9% | 43.9% | 5,663 |