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Motorway Driving Lessons in Birmingham
Select Drive offers motorway driving lessons in Birmingham for both learner drivers and newly qualified drivers who want to build confidence on high-speed roads. Whether you are preparing for your driving test and want motorway experience beforehand, or you have recently passed and feel nervous about driving on the M5, M6, or M42 for the first time, Select Drive's motorway lessons are structured around your ability and your goals. Motorway driving lessons at Select Drive take place in a BMW 1 Series M Sport (manual) or a Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG (automatic) with DVSA-registered instructors who have over 20 years' experience on Birmingham's motorway network.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Choose Select Drive for Motorway Driving Lessons in Birmingham
Local Motorway Knowledge
Select Drive's instructors know the Birmingham motorway network inside out. Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham with Select Drive use the M5, M6, M42, and A38(M) Aston Expressway, covering a range of junction types, slip road lengths, and traffic conditions. Birmingham motorway learners benefit from instructors who know exactly which routes and junctions to use for each stage of your motorway confidence.
For Learners and Qualified Drivers
Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham at Select Drive are available to both learner drivers and qualified drivers. Since 2018, learner drivers can legally drive on motorways with a DVSA-approved driving instructor in a dual-control car. Select Drive meets both requirements. Newly qualified drivers who want to build motorway experience after passing their test are equally welcome.
Premium Fleet
Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham at Select Drive take place in a BMW 1 Series M Sport (manual) or a Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG (automatic). A comfortable, premium car with modern safety technology and dual controls makes a real difference when you are driving at motorway speeds for the first time. Dual controls mean your instructor can assist at any point, giving you complete peace of mind at 70mph.
Flexible, No Fixed Course
Motorway driving lessons at Select Drive in Birmingham have no fixed course length. Some drivers need just one or two sessions to build confidence. Others prefer several lessons to feel fully comfortable at motorway speeds, in heavy traffic, and in different conditions. Select Drive works around your schedule and your goals with no minimum booking requirement.
The Course
What to Expect from Motorway Driving Lessons at Select Drive
Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham with Select Drive typically begin on quieter dual carriageways to build your confidence at higher speeds before progressing onto the motorway itself. Your instructor will assess your current ability and tailor the lesson to your experience level. Complete beginners on the motorway start with joining and leaving via slip roads. More confident drivers progress to lane changes, overtaking, and extended motorway journeys.
During motorway driving lessons in Birmingham, Select Drive instructors cover joining the motorway from slip roads, lane discipline and positioning, safe overtaking and lane changing, maintaining safe following distances at speed, reading motorway signs and gantry information, dealing with congestion and heavy traffic, and exiting the motorway safely. Lessons use the M5, M6, M42, and surrounding dual carriageways depending on your starting location and which junction types you need to practise.
Motorway driving lessons at Select Drive in Birmingham are delivered at your pace with calm, one-to-one guidance throughout. There is no test at the end. The goal is for you to feel genuinely confident driving on motorways independently, whether you are a learner building experience before your test or a newly qualified driver getting comfortable with high-speed roads for the first time. Motorway skills are also covered as part of the Pass Plus course in Birmingham, which includes five additional modules alongside motorway driving. Drivers who feel nervous on any road type may also benefit from refresher driving lessons to rebuild core confidence first.
Which Do You Need
Motorway Lessons or Pass Plus: Which Is Right for You?
Motorway Lessons
Standalone motorway driving lessons in Birmingham are the right choice if motorway driving is the specific area you want to improve. Motorway lessons at Select Drive focus exclusively on joining, driving on, and exiting motorways at speed. You book as many or as few sessions as you need with no fixed course structure. Motorway lessons are available to both learner drivers and qualified drivers.
- Focused exclusively on motorway skills
- Book as many or as few sessions as you need
- Available to learners and qualified drivers
- No fixed course structure or length
- Standard hourly pricing
Select Drive:
From £35/hr manual / £37/hr automatic
Pass Plus
The Pass Plus scheme is a structured 6-hour DVSA-backed course covering six modules including motorways, dual carriageways, rural roads, night driving, and all-weather conditions. Pass Plus is designed for newly qualified drivers and may reduce your car insurance premiums. If you want a broader programme beyond just motorway skills, Pass Plus covers more ground.
- Covers 6 real-world driving modules (not just motorways)
- DVSA-backed with official certificate
- May reduce car insurance premiums
- Structured 6-hour course
Select Drive Pass Plus:
£260 manual / £280 automatic
Not sure which you need? Call us on 0800 334 5006 and we will recommend the right option based on your experience and goals.
Pricing
Motorway Driving Lesson Prices in Birmingham
Transparent pricing for motorway driving lessons in Birmingham. No fixed course length. Book as many or as few sessions as you need.
Manual
BMW 1 Series M Sport
From
£35
/hour
- No minimum booking
- 1.5 and 2 hour sessions recommended
- Evenings and weekends available
- Dual controls fitted as standard
- M5, M6, M42 routes
Automatic
Mercedes A-Class AMG
From
£37
/hour
- No minimum booking
- 1.5 and 2 hour sessions recommended
- Evenings and weekends available
- Dual controls fitted as standard
- M5, M6, M42 routes
Coverage
Motorway Driving Lessons Across Birmingham and the West Midlands
Select Drive provides motorway driving lessons across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Motorway lessons are available in both manual (BMW 1 Series M Sport) and automatic (Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG). All service areas have good access to the M5, M6, and M42 motorway network.
Top Areas for Motorway Lessons
Quinton
Motorway driving lessons from Quinton with direct access to the M5 via junction 3 and the A456 dual carriageway.
Oldbury
Motorway driving lessons from Oldbury with access to the M5 via junction 2 and the A41 dual carriageway.
Halesowen
Motorway driving lessons from Halesowen with access to the M5 and A456 for dual carriageway and motorway practice.
MORE AREAS
Don’t see your area? Call 0800 334 5006. If you are anywhere in the Birmingham and West Midlands area, we can deliver the motorway lessons from your location.
Reviews
What Select Drive Learners Say
Select Drive is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google. Here is what some of our learners from across Birmingham have to say.
"I passed my driving test first time thanks to my amazing instructor Gurps! He was incredibly patient and professional, with excellent communication throughout every lesson. His teaching style made everything clear and easy to understand, which really boosted my confidence on the road."
"I'd never had a lesson before learning to drive with Gurps. Thanks to his patient and thorough teaching style, I passed my driving test on the first attempt. We also did an additional motorway lesson after I had passed my test, which was extremely helpful in boosting my confidence on faster roads."
"Passed my driving test today and couldn't have done it without Gurps. He knows all of the test routes and exactly what the examiners are looking for. He has always been very patient and does a great job of building your skills up. Certainly the best instructor out there!"
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Motorway Driving Lessons in Birmingham
How much do motorway driving lessons in Birmingham cost?
Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham with Select Drive cost from £35 per hour (manual, BMW 1 Series M Sport) or £37 per hour (automatic, Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG). There is no fixed course length. Most drivers need between 2 and 4 hours of motorway tuition to build genuine confidence. Your instructor will recommend a realistic number of sessions based on your experience level.
Can learner drivers take motorway lessons?
Yes. Since June 2018, learner drivers in the UK can legally drive on motorways with a DVSA-approved driving instructor in a dual-control car. Select Drive's instructors are DVSA-registered and all vehicles have dual controls fitted as standard, so learner drivers can take motorway driving lessons in Birmingham with Select Drive. Your instructor will assess when you are ready for motorway driving during your regular lessons.
How long is a motorway driving lesson?
Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham at Select Drive have no fixed length. Select Drive recommends 1.5 to 2 hour sessions for motorway lessons because shorter sessions do not allow enough time to travel to the motorway, complete meaningful practice, and return. Most drivers find that 2 to 4 hours of total motorway tuition is enough to feel confident driving independently on high-speed roads.
What motorways will I drive on during lessons?
Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham with Select Drive use the M5, M6, M42, and A38(M) Aston Expressway depending on your starting location. Select Drive instructors choose routes based on which junction types and traffic conditions you need to practise. The Birmingham motorway network offers a good variety of slip roads, multi-lane sections, and interchange junctions within easy reach of all service areas.
Are motorway lessons available after passing my test?
Yes. Motorway driving lessons in Birmingham at Select Drive are available to both learner drivers and newly qualified drivers who hold a full UK driving licence. Many newly qualified drivers book motorway lessons after passing their test because the standard driving test does not include motorway driving. Select Drive's motorway lessons help newly qualified drivers build confidence on high-speed roads before driving on motorways independently.
Can I take motorway lessons in an automatic car?
Yes. Select Drive offers automatic motorway driving lessons in Birmingham in a Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG from £37 per hour. Manual motorway lessons take place in a BMW 1 Series M Sport from £35 per hour. Both vehicles have dual controls fitted as standard. See Select Drive's automatic driving lessons page for more on learning automatic in Birmingham.
Where in Birmingham do you offer motorway driving lessons?
Select Drive provides motorway driving lessons across Birmingham and the West Midlands, including Quinton, Oldbury, Halesowen, Harborne, Smethwick, Blackheath, Rowley Regis, Cradley Heath, and Bearwood. All Select Drive service areas have good access to the M5, M6, and M42 motorway network.