Driving Course Guide

Course duration from:

4 Days to 12 weeks

Course Assessment 90 minutes

From £70

Average time to start a course

4 – 6 Weeks

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Intensive driving course explained

Beginner Course

Course duration from 4 to 12 weeks Who is a beginner course for: If you’re new to driving, or you’ve got some basic control skills already under your belt, these courses are where you want to start. The types of roads you will be use to are Quiet Residential Streets

- Why it helps: Low traffic speeds and wide layouts let you focus on steering smoothness, gentle braking, and gear changes without pressure.
- Key skills: Managing junctions, looking out for parked cars, and practicing safe positioning.

A driving instructor is usually the best person to estimate how many lessons you may need before your driving test. That’s why we recommend taking a driving assessment before booking an intensive course. Driving assessments start from £70 for a 90-minute session.

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Intermediate Course

Course duration from 3 to 8 weeks

Who is an intermediate course for: Generally these courses are more suited to learners who have mastered the basics of car control, and are able to drive on Light Suburban Roads

Why it helps: These roads introduce moderate speed limits (usually 30 mph) and simple roundabouts or crossroads.
Key skills: Moving up through higher gears, reading regular road signs, and handling minor traffic flow

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Skill booster Course

Course duration from 1 to 3 weeks Who is a Skill Booster Course for: If you’ve got good driving experience, and at near driving test standard, these courses are perfect for tuning up those skills ready for the big day. The types of roads you will be used to driving are:

Urban environments with complex traffic light sequences, pedestrian crossings, and heavy traffic flow.
Busy City Centres and Multi-Lane Roundabouts which prepares for real-world independent driving.

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One Day Pre-Test Course

Course duration 1 day Who is an intermediate course for: These course are perfect for learner who are test standard and just need a confidence boost before test day. At your standard of driving you will be able to drive on all road types safely.

You might still need practice to refine a couple of driving skills to become completely confident.
Still worried about manoeuvres and want to polish up your skills so you fell like you can ace them every time

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You can reserve your intensive course today with a deposit of just £250 which is fully refundable if you change you mind before the course is booked.

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What is the average time to complete an intensive course

It really depends on what works best for you, as well as how many hours of lessons you need. You could finish an intensive driving course in a week, or you could space out your lessons over a month.

What are intensive driving courses?

Intensive driving courses simply taking lessons over a shorter time frame. Some learners find them a more efficient way to learn the skills they need to be a safe, confident driver. Some people learn faster by cramming training into a week, because they feel that weekly lessons are not congruent with their learning style. A good intensive driving course must be properly structured and Goal-focused, so that every lesson is progressing the learner towards their goal of passing the driving test.

Are you guaranteed to pass on an intensive course?

Nobody can guarantee that you pass a driving test. The DVSA are the executive agency for the department of transport and they are they only department who can conduct driving tests in the UK. Their driving examiners are trained to the DVSA’s high standards, and access drivers on their ability to drive safely and responsibly on the road. Therefore it is the examiners who decide whether you’ve passed or failed. Examiners can’t be influenced, so it all depends on how you perform on the day. If you decide to use a company who offers a guaranteed test pass ask to see their terms and conditions and carefully look for the hidden clauses because they will have them.

Will an intensive course be right for me?

It depends on how you learn best. If you excel under deadlines, or you can not take regular weekly lessons because of circumstances, then a crash course might be your best option. But many people find the best fit is a flexible course that builds your confidence and experience over a few months.

How many driving lessons will I need?

There is no minimum number of driving lessons. The time required depends on your previous experience, lesson frequency, private practice, and how quickly you can drive safely without help from your instructor. Rather than counting lessons alone, progress should be measured by what you can do independently and consistently.

What are the average lessons: There are no real documented figures that are available online, basically because of competition. The only ones you find quoted are from the DVSA, but again these figures can only be taken as a guide: They say on average people take 48 hours professional practice, combined with 20 hours private practice. These figures don’t take into account, age, previous driving experience, location, transmission, and many other factors.

Read our guide: How many driving lessons do I need?

What happens once I've booked my intensive course

After you’ve booked, we’ll get started arranging your course details. If you’ve already passed your theory test, we’ll ask you to choose where and when you’d like to begin, and how you want your course structured. If you need a theory test, we can get that booked in for you straight away, and we will help you study properly with our own unique course, which includes our theory app so you can practice whenever you’ve got time. Once your theory test is sorted, we’ll focus on planning your lessons. Your course will be with the same driving instructor, and we will arrange all your lesson dates and times to work around your availability. Your course will be structured so that you make progress on every lesson, and a record will be available after each lesson so you know how you are progressing.

What happens if your driving test gets cancelled?

The DVSA can cancel your driving test at any time and for any reason, even up to a few minutes before your driving test is due to start. It’s unfortunate but, If your examiner is late back from an earlier test, or taken ill at short notice, there won’t be another examiner to cover for them, therefore your test will be cancelled. The DVSA will issue you a new driving test date, or refund your full driving test fee.

What are the Pro's and Con's of an intensive course?

Pro’s:

Intensive courses are a good way to go if you like to learn things quickly, and can deal with the pressure of cramming lessons into a short time frame.
They are Ideal for people who struggle with time for weekly lessons, or work away from home.
Students who prefer the faster approach to learning rather than the traditional one lesson a week, will also benefit from an intensive course.

Con’s:

Some people aren’t suited to this style of training and can crack under the pressure, which can result in a loss of confidence for driving.
If your driving test gets cancelled, you might still be committed to continuing with the course lessons.
There’s no guarantee’s you will be test ready by the end of the course, and therefore you might have to postpone the driving test for a later date.