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Learning to Drive: What to Expect

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Our professional lessons are tailored entirely to your pace, taking you from complete beginner to test-day success with confidence.

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Legal Requirement

Before you start: You must hold a provisional licence and pass eyesight check {reading a number plate from a distance of 20 metres or 67 feet}.  You must at least

17 years old to drive a motor vehicle on the UK roads.

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Junctions & Emerging

Build confidence using your routines to safely navigate T-junctions, crossroads, and roundabouts in quite areas until targets are reached before practicing in busier traffic.

02

First Lesson & MSM

Master the DSSSM cockpit drill and the Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine to move off and stop safely in a safe place. Master cordination hand & feet controls.

04

Manoeuvres & Test

Master: parallel parking, reversing and independent driving so you can 100% are prepared to pass your practical test.

Our Packages & Prices

Choose from our flexible manual lesson blocks or take advantage of our exclusive introductory deal for complete beginners

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8- Hour Lesson Block

From £360

Perfect for new or experienced drivers looking to refresh their driving or need more lessons before a test.

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Beginners Special Deal

From £299

Strictly for complete beginners

Get your first 10 hours of professional training to master the core essentials at our best introductory rate.

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16-Hour Lesson Block

From £640

Best value package.

You are nearly there need the final push before you are test standard, Bring your driving to the next level with our expert instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Do I need to pass my Theory Test first? No. You can start your practical manual driving lessons as soon as you have your provisional licence.

Question: What do I need too bring to my first lessons? Answer: You must bring your physical provisional licence.

Question: How many lessons do I need before I sit my test? Answer: The DVSA states that on average it takes somewhere between 40 to 58 hours of professional tuition combined with 22 hours of private to pass. However, everyone learns at their own pace, and we will only put you forward for your test when you are consistently driving safely and comfortably.

Get in Touch

We offer Manual Driving Lessons only. Currently covering Burton Upon Trent, Derby & Lichfield

0788 200 4025

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We offer driving lessons in Burton Upon Trent, Branston, Tatenhill, Stapenhill, Winshill, Stretton, Rolleston on Dove, Tutbury, Hatton, Hilton Barton Under Needwood, Lichfield,  Mickleover, Littleover, Derby, Etwal, Willington, Repton, Newton Solney, Ashby De La Zouch, South Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.

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