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Driving Instructors in Derby
Derby's inner ring road and busy A52 corridor towards Nottingham give learners plenty of practice with multi-lane roundabouts and dual carriageway driving. The terrain rises towards the Peak District to the north, adding hill starts and rural road skills to the mix. The city centre features a mix of bus lanes, pedestrianised zones, and complex junctions around the Derbion shopping centre.
Average lesson price
£28–34/hr
Test centres nearby
1
Learning to drive in Derby: the local numbers
Official DVSA figures for the test centres serving Derby and the DE postcode area, so you know exactly what you're working with before you book your first lesson.
Nearest centre pass rate
51.3%
Derby (Alvaston), 2.3 miles
Typical test wait
7.4 weeks
Derby (Alvaston), July 2026
National median wait
11.1 weeks
Great Britain, July 2026
Approved instructors
538
DE postcode area, 2025
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate 2024-25 | Typical wait (July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby (Alvaston) | 2.3 mi | 51.3% | 7.4 weeks |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 9.9 mi | 43.9% | 7.7 weeks |
| Watnall | 11 mi | 48.9% | – |
According to DVSA figures, Derby (Alvaston) has the highest pass rate near Derby at 51.3%, against a national average of 48.7%. Booking-to-test waits at centres near Derby currently run 7.4–7.7 weeks, compared with a Great Britain median of 11.1 weeks (July 2026).
Sources: DVSA car driving test statistics — pass rates 2024-25, waiting times July 2026, ADI register 2025. Compare every UK centre in our driving test waiting times tracker and test centre pass rates tool.
Driving test centres near Derby
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