Driving Lessons in Halesowen
Halesowen combines 2 highly-rated driving schools (both achieving 5-star ratings) with 40 independent driving instructors, including 7 female driving instructors. One school offers automatic driving lessons at £36 per hour, while the area benefits from access to multiple Birmingham test centres. Birmingham (Shirley) leads with an impressive 58.1% pass rate, contrasting with more challenging centres like Birmingham (South Yardley) at 41.6%.
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Driving Schools in Halesowen
2 schools
PSL Drive
Motorway driving specialist with instructors known for calm, professional teaching that builds confidence quickly. Multiple students report passing within weeks, with one learner passing first-time after just two weeks of intensive lessons. £36/hour for manual or £37/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £310 (manual) or £340 (automatic).Motorway driving specialist with instructors known for calm, professional teaching that builds confidence quickly. Multiple students report passing within...
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Halesowen Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres
Winchester proves most challenging in the Whitchurch area at 47.9% passes, while Basingstoke excels at 56.9% across 3 centres that saw 12,345 tests between 2024 and 2025. The medieval streets of Winchester, with their tight corners and one-way systems, contrast sharply with Basingstoke's modern road layout and spacious roundabouts. Men slightly outperformed women at most centres, ranging from 47.8% to 58.5% compared to 48% to 54.8%. Automatic pass rates varied from 44.1% to 52%, suggesting the different road types across these Hampshire towns suit various learning approaches.
Birmingham (Shirley)
9,582 tests takenBirmingham (Kings Heath)
8,488 tests takenRedditch
4,660 tests takenDudley
11,354 tests takenBirmingham (Kingstanding)
17,909 tests takenBirmingham (South Yardley)
12,709 tests takenWednesbury
8,335 tests takenWolverhampton
11,719 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (Shirley) | 56.6% | 59.1% | 53.4% | 58.1% | 9,582 |
| Birmingham (Kings Heath) | 44.7% | 48.9% | 45.3% | 47.0% | 8,488 |
| Redditch | 47.9% | 45.5% | 43.9% | 46.7% | 4,660 |
| Dudley | 43.0% | 48.2% | 39.8% | 45.7% | 11,354 |
| Birmingham (Kingstanding) | 41.5% | 47.7% | 42.4% | 44.6% | 17,909 |
| Birmingham (South Yardley) | 37.6% | 44.1% | 40.2% | 41.6% | 12,709 |
| Wednesbury | 33.1% | 39.7% | 32.5% | 36.4% | 8,335 |
| Wolverhampton | 30.7% | 35.5% | 28.4% | 33.4% | 11,719 |