- DVSA approved instructors
- Dual-controlled tuition cars
- Male and female instructors
- Over 1,000 learners passed
Automatic driving lessons in Birmingham taught your way
Looking for reliable automatic driving lessons in Birmingham? Whether you are getting behind the wheel for the first time, have had some lessons already, or hold a full licence and want to top up your skills, Sandhu Driving School can help.
We teach in a calm, patient way that puts even nervous pupils at ease quickly. Every automatic instructor in Birmingham is fully qualified and DVSA approved, and we teach manual lessons too.
Birmingham's busiest roads, one step at a time
Birmingham asks a lot of a new driver: multi-lane junctions, bus lanes, trams and heavy traffic. We explain each junction before you drive it.
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Start on quieter streets
Residential roads in Edgbaston and Aston, where you learn moving off, junctions and manoeuvres without the pressure of heavy traffic.
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Take on the city
Five Ways island and Hagley Road (A456) through Edgbaston, plus bus lanes and their operating times.
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Handle the big roads
The A4540 Middleway ring road, the A38 and Queensway tunnels, and tram lines with tram priority on Broad Street.
More ways to learn in Birmingham
Whatever your timetable or preference, there is a way to learn that fits.
Female instructors
If you feel more comfortable being taught by a woman, we offer female driving instructors for automatic and manual lessons.
Intensive courses
Normally over one or two weeks. Pass your theory test first, or at least book it before the course can be confirmed. 40 hours suits beginners, and 10 hours works as a remedy and re-sit.
Refresher courses
Passed your test but not driven for a while? We get you back on track with city traffic, dual carriageways and the motorway.
Areas we cover
- Aston
- Edgbaston
- Ladywood
- Hockley
- Newtown
- Lozells
- Handsworth Wood
- Duddeston
Live just outside? Call 0800 056 3016 and we will check your pickup point.
Your test centre
Birmingham (Kingstanding) Driving Test Centre
205 Birdbrook Road, Kingstanding, B44 9UL
The nearest centre for Aston, Perry Barr and north Birmingham. We practise its routes before your test. Wednesbury Driving Test Centre (Knowles Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HN) is an option too.
DVSA rule from June 2026: a car test can only move to one of the 3 nearest centres, or back to the original, so choose with care before booking.
Courses in Birmingham
Automatic
No clutch, so you focus on the road. From £35 / hr.
Manual
Drive both car types once you pass. From £33 / hr.
Intensive
Crash courses from 10 to 40 hours, from £450.
Pass Plus
Six modules for new drivers, £180.
Also: motorway lessons, ADI standards check training, instructor training and 10-hour block discounts (manual £310, automatic £340).
What Our Students Say About Us
Over the years, numerous students have trusted us and passed their driving tests. Here is some recent feedback.
It was an amazing experience learning driving from Sunny. He's very calm and patient and makes sure you learn the manoeuvres correctly before moving on. Great instructor, amazing teaching method!
Fantastic instructor, enjoyed every lesson. I only had 10 lessons and passed first time. I would recommend him 100% as he will make you road worthy.
I took my test for the first time today and passed with no minors. Sunny is reliable, always on time, and his patience and encouragement put new learners at ease.
I passed my first attempt in one week with SDS. Sunny was more than an excellent instructor. He helped me understand my mistakes and correct them very fast.
I have just passed my driving test with Sandhu Driving School at the Wolverhampton test centre today with zero faults!
It was great learning from Sunny. Very patient and strict when required. He boosts your confidence and gives very helpful tips for smart and safe driving.
Driving Lessons in Birmingham FAQs
1. Which parts of Birmingham do you cover?
We give lessons in Birmingham, including Aston and Edgbaston, and on the Black Country side of the city around Smethwick and Oldbury. Call us to check your postcode.
2. Do I need to pass my theory test before an intensive course?
Yes, ideally. Intensive courses run over one or two weeks, so your theory test should be passed before the course starts. If you have not passed it yet, it must at least be booked before we can confirm your course.
3. Can I learn with a female instructor in Birmingham?
Yes. If you would feel more comfortable being taught by a female driving instructor, including in an automatic car, tell us when you book.
4. Which intensive course length is right for me?
Complete beginners usually need the 40-hour course. If you have already had lessons you may need less, and if you have failed a test before, our 10-hour course works as a remedy and re-sit. We assess you first and advise honestly.
Book driving lessons in Birmingham
Tell us your postcode, whether you want a manual or automatic car and any test date you already have. We will match you with an instructor and arrange your first lesson at a time that suits you.