Direct Drive
Direct Drive Driving School, Challenge House, 616 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AA4.9
ManualAutomaticIntensive coursesEveningsWeekendsFemale instructorsTest car availableBlock deals
Established in 1999 with over 500 first-time passes in 2018-2019, Direct Drive specializes in nervous and anxious learners, offering clear instruction in a relaxed environment. Manual lessons from £37.50/hour or £360 for 10 hours; automatic from £42/hour or £415 for 10 hours, with intensive courses including car hire and insurance. They guarantee all pupils will pass the driving test, provide free in-car theory tuition, and offer test car rental.
Pricing
Listed rates for Direct Drive. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£37.50
per hour
2-hour lesson
£75
per 2-hour session
Best value
10-hour block
£360
save £15 vs single lessons
Test centres near Direct Drive
The 3 test centres closest to Direct Drive. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
49%
Morden (London)
16,260 tests takenWomen46.2%
Men51.1%
Automatic47.9%
51%
West Wickham (London)
11,147 tests takenWomen51.1%
Men50.7%
Automatic48.3%
53%
ZHither Green (London)
2,756 tests takenWomen49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden (London) | 46.2% | 51.1% | 47.9% | 48.8% | 16,260 |
| West Wickham (London) | 51.1% | 50.7% | 48.3% | 50.9% | 11,147 |
| ZHither Green (London) | 49.2% | 56.3% | 51.8% | 53.1% | 2,756 |
Ratings
4.9
Google rating. Sourced from Google Maps.
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