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Learn the techniques you need to be a confident, safe driver.
Learn the techniques you need to be a confident, safe driver.
Experienced, patient and friendly Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency approved driving instructors providing lessons across much of East Surrey, West Kent and West Sussex.
We cover test centres at Redhill, Sevenoaks Tunbridge Wells and Crawley.
We are committed to providing a high standard of driver training in line with the DVSA's aim of 'safe driving for life'.
As you learn to drive, we will not only teach you to pass the driving test but give you the skills needed to drive in today's demanding traffic conditions
We offer a comprehensive range of high quality courses with driving lessons for complete beginners, up to advanced standard drivers, providing 1st class driving tuition at all levels in a manual car.
We also offer intensive courses geared for part trained learners or people who need to pass their test in a timely manner due to job requirements.
Defensive Driving Lessons
Driving Test
Intensive Driving Lessons
Mock Driving Tests
Motorway Driving Lessons
Nervous Driver Lessons
Pass Plus
Refresher Driving Lessons
Block Bookings Discount
Any Age Welcome
All lessons are in a manual car
Use your car by prior arrangement
Please call for the current hourly rates. Discounts apply for block bookings.
Collection and drop-off at mutually convenient places - home, school, college or work place.
Pick-up and drop-off don't have to be at the same location.
Evening and weekend appointments available.
Due to Covid-19 I will :
Clean the car as needed.
Before the lesson starts, chat with you outside of the car for a few minutes to gauge if I feel comfortable you are symptom free.
Be practicing a ‘no touch’ policy i.e. not shaking hands to greet or sharing physical visual aids.
I request:
The learner wash their hands thoroughly (for 20 seconds or longer) immediately before leaving the house for the driving lesson.
The learner wear a face mask.
That the learner be by themselves for the lesson. Parents, guardians or a friend will not be able to join for the lesson.
Which course is right for you?
5 day course (20 hours)Suitable for learners with around 30 hours of previous experience with a qualified instructor.
7 day course (28 hours)
Suitable for learners with around 20 hours of previous experience with a qualified instructor
10 day course (40 hours)
Suitable for beginners with little or no previous experience
12 day course (48 hours)
Suitable for beginners with little or no previous experience
Mike was a fantastic driving instructor, took me from a complete beginner to passing my test first time! He's very experienced not just in teaching you to drive but teaching you in a way that you'll learn things well, and he teaches you to drive not just pass the test. I'm very sure i would have had more trouble passing if it wasn't for all that. Would recommend to anyone!
Mike is a fantastic driving instructor with incredible patience, calm and knowledge. He helped me pass first time with only 14 lessons. As well as a great instructor, Mike is a lovely guy and makes all sessions enjoyable. Highly recommended!. Really patient and with a good sense of humour.
Thank you Mike.
I can't rate Mike enough! He's the 3rd driving instructor I've had and after only 4 lessons I feel more confident than I have with any other company I've been with. Excellent at explaining things, takes time to repeat if needed and continuously asks if your happy with what's happening and talks about next steps making sure your comfortable. A driving instructor who listens to his students! Wish I had got in touch a lot sooner!
> What is an intensive driving course?
An intensive driving course is a condensed version of the usual learning to drive process, where instead of going out once a week with a driving instructor, you go out many times during a week in four hour driving lesson blocks. It’s a completely safe and certified way to learn how to drive, and is becoming increasingly popular with a wide range of learner drivers in the UK.
> What are the benefits of learning to drive on an intensive driving crash course?
There are a few reasons why this intensive learning to drive model is so successful. Firstly, you save a lot of time by learning to drive in a really efficient way, with no awkward gaps where you are likely to forget things. Secondly, you often save money by having all your learning to drive expenses condensed into one single course and fee. Spreading the cost of learning how to drive over a year can be very expensive, even if you don’t realise it at the time. Just a simple mathematical calculation of multiplying the price of an individual driving lesson by the likely hours of driving lessons taken over a year, should show you what we mean!
> Do intensive driving courses work?
Yes, or otherwise we wouldn’t be offering them! Truthfully, we have high driving test pass rates, but a lot of that success comes down to our learner drivers and how much hard work they put in. If you aren’t ready to work hard and commit to the intensive driving model, it’s less likely to work.
> Who takes intensive driving courses?
It really varies: we have seen a wide range of driving students over the years. Usually intensive courses are a great option for people who need to learn how to drive quickly (like for a new job) or for people who already have some driving experience from awhile back, but need the final push before the test. An intensive course is also a good idea if you started learning to drive, but then took a big break from it and are now feeling rusty. We also see a lot students who learn how to drive during their holidays. Essentially, intensive driving crash courses are suitable for any type of learner driver..
> How long does an intensive driving course take?
Our intensive driving courses last either five, seven, ten or twelve days. A five day course includes 20 hours of tuition, a seven day course gives you 28 hours’ tuition, ten days is 40 hours’ tuition and twelve days is 48 hours. These hours are spread over the week and the weekend, and all our intensive driving crash courses include 1-to-1 supervised driving tuition as well as free pickup and drop-off at work or school. After the course finishes, you will sit the practical driving test with a DVSA examiner at a test centre.
> What length of intensive driving course is best for me?
We recommend our five and seven day courses for people with some previous driving experience; respectively we recommend either 20 or 30 hours of previous driving experience is probably best. Our 10 and 12 day intensive driving courses are suitable for beginner drivers with little or no previous driving experience.
> Can I do an intensive driving course in the evening and on weekends?
Yes, we have no extra charge for evening and weekend classes. We understand that some people aren’t available in the morning or during the day for a variety of reasons, so we aim to be flexible. Just remember that you’ll have to commit to having a significant number of lessons over the period of the intensive driving course.
> Will I need an assessment lesson before starting my driving crash course?
You certainly do! This is our chance to evaluate your current driving, as well as your chance to put any burning questions to us about our intensive driving course meth
If you have questions about what programs we have available to you, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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