Driving Lessons in Kettering

Grade A instructor with over 30 years of training and coaching experience, including expertise in HGVs and recovery vehicles alongside car tuition. Lessons take place in a latest-model Nissan Micra equipped with dual controls, front and rear dash-cams, and He-Man safety features. Local knowledge of Kettering test routes gives you the advantage of practising on the exact roads where your test will take place.

Established for over 30 years with more than 1,000 test passes, Karl's Driving School combines patient instruction with a relaxed learning environment designed to build confidence quickly. Manual lessons from £25/hour or £220 for a 10-hour block; automatic from £45/hour with intensive courses starting at £199 for 9 hours. No extra charges for evening or weekend lessons, and a discounted first lesson at £30 for 2 hours.

Grade A instructor with a patient, encouraging coaching style that helps nervous learners build confidence. £46/hour (2-hour minimum) or £43/hour with a 10-hour block booking (£430 total, saving £30). Free theory test training included for all pupils.

Tracy brings 25 years of secondary school teaching experience to her instruction, combining proven coaching skills with a genuine passion for driving. One-to-one lessons at £41/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with intensive and semi-intensive courses available. Track your progress in real-time using the Total Drive app to see exactly how you're advancing towards your test.

Two instructors with over 50 years combined experience in training and development, trained in adult coaching techniques. Two-hour lessons at £44/hour or £42/hour as part of a 10-hour block (£420), plus mock tests and Pass Plus courses available. Personalised approach adapting to individual learning styles with emphasis on building confidence alongside competence.

Family-run school established in 2003 with 37 years of combined experience between mother-and-daughter owners Julie and Laura Cooper. New learners get £75 for their first 3 hours, then £39/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic lessons; every lesson includes a personalised Progress Card tracking your development across 35 driving skills. Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

Specialises in building confidence for nervous learners and those returning to driving after accidents or failed tests. All lessons use Toyota Yaris Hybrid cars in a calm, patient environment, with block booking discounts available for 10-lesson packages. Pass Plus courses also available.

Founded in February 2025 by John Phillipson, an ORDIT-qualified instructor with a career pass rate over 65% and Silver Award recognition from the Intelligent Instructor scheme. John brings nearly 11 years of franchise experience and specialises in working with learners across the confidence spectrum, from those finding driving straightforward to those who find it challenging. The school focuses on safe driving fundamentals so you pass your test comfortably and become a confident driver for life.

An LGBTQIA+ friendly driving academy with 5-star Google reviews and a track record of first-attempt passes. The instructor provides constructive feedback tailored to nervous drivers and those seeking a confidence boost, with Pass Plus, motorway, and night driving lessons also available.

This driving school is currently under construction and not yet operational. Contact the instructor directly to enquire about future lesson availability and pricing.

One-to-one tuition focused on safe driving skills for life, not just test passing. Lessons in a Vauxhall Astra with modern safety features, plus support with hazard perception and theory tests during regular lesson time. Block booking discounts available alongside 1.5-hour and 2-hour lesson options.

A female instructor offering flexible lesson lengths of 1, 1.5, or 2 hours to suit individual concentration levels and learning pace. Contact the school directly for current pricing and available offers.

Established since 2010, Drive247 boasts a 92% first-time pass rate with over 10,000 pupils passing last year. All Grade A instructors are locally based and long-serving, with a minimum 90% feedback rating. Intensive courses tailored to your needs run over 1-4 weeks, and current sale pricing offers their lowest rates of the year alongside free theory training materials and test route videos.