Driving Lessons Shrewsbury

Learning to Drive in Shrewsbury

The national average driving lessons required to pass the practical driving test is 47 hours with a driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family or friend are recommended.

Shrewsbury’s Driving Test pass rate compared to other cities across the UK is higher than the national average sitting at 52.1%.

The test centres in Shrewsbury are Shrewsbury which has a pass rate of 52.1%, Telford at 41.8.1%, and Oswestry at 50.3%.

The nearest additional driving test centres for Shrewsbury are in Ludlow with a 61.6% pass rate and Wrexham which has a lower pass rate of 52.1%

Shrewsbury Practical Driving Test Centres

• Shrewsbury, (Shrewsbury), Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park,
  Shrewsbury, SY1 3BF
• Ludlow, (Shrewsbury), Unit 1, The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road,
  Ludlow, SY8 1FD
• Oswestry, (Shrewsbury), Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road,
  Oswestry, SY10 8GA
• Telford, (Shrewsbury), 35 Horton Wood, Telford, TF1 7FR
• Wrexham, (Shrewsbury), Ground Floor, 1 Birchall House, Wrexham Technology Park,
  Wrexham, LL13 7YP

Shrewsbury Theory Test Centres

• Shrewsbury, (Shrewsbury), Suite 2, Ground Floor, Canon Court West, Abbey Lawn, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 5DE
• Wrexham, (Shrewsbury), Unit 7, Ground Floor, 3 Henblas Street, Wrexham, LL13 8AE
• Wolverhampton, (Shrewsbury), Second Floor, Derwent House, 42-46 Waterloo Road, Wolverhamption, WV1 4XB

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Shrewsbury – did you know?

1. Shrewsbury’s rich history dates back to approximately 800 AD, marking its early medieval beginnings.
2. In 1283, King Edward I held a parliament in Shrewsbury to try and condemn David III, the last independent native Prince of Wales. The execution of David III brought an end to his rebellion against the King.
3. The Battle of Shrewsbury took place in 1403 a few miles north of the town center, where King Henry IV faced off against Henry Hotspur Percy, as famously depicted in William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 1.”
4. The town’s monastic institutions, including the famous Abbey, were dissolved in 1540 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
5. Shrewsbury is renowned for being the birthplace of Charles Darwin in 1809, the naturalist who greatly contributed to Western intellectual history with his theory of evolution. He moved from Shrewsbury to Bromley.
6. During World War II, a bomb exploded within the grounds of Shrewsbury Castle, causing significant damage to the regimental museum of the Shropshire Light Infantry. Certainly! Here are three true but unusual things about Shrewsbury:
7. Shrewsbury, the birthplace of Charles Darwin, has a peculiar landmark called “Darwin’s Toehold.” It’s a small metal footprint embedded in the pavement near the town’s library, symbolizing the idea that this is where Darwin took his first steps on a journey that led to his groundbreaking work on evolution.
8. The unique “Butter market” building, which dates back to 1830, is found in Shrewsbury. Originally built as a corn exchange, it now houses an indoor market, boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Its distinctive architecture and historical significance make it an unusual yet charming place to explore.
9. Shrewsbury boasts the world’s first iron-framed building, known as the Ditherington Flaxmill Maltings. Built in 1797, this industrial marvel is often considered the great-great-grandparent of the modern skyscraper. It played a crucial role in the evolution of construction techniques, making it an unusual but historically significant landmark.