Driving Lessons in United Kingdom
- £39
- average price
- 4,060
- driving schools
- 11,374
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in United Kingdom by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
McBride Driving Tuition
Cheapest manual driving school in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in United Kingdom.
Driving schools and instructors in United Kingdom
Lottie's Driving School
Instructor with a background in education and mentoring young people with additional needs, bringing skills in building confidence and resilience to driving tuition. Provides a calm, patient, and inclusive approach to teaching safe driving from the ground up.
Drive-Point
Instructor since 2011 with a reputation for calm, confident teaching that builds safe drivers for life, not just test passes. Two-hour lessons at £70, or save with prepaid blocks: £340 for 10 hours or £660 for 20 hours. Testimonials highlight Alex's detailed lesson logs, thorough approach to technique, and ability to help nervous learners relax and gain confidence.
Jason Evans Driving School
20 years of instructing experience with a track record of first-time passes. Tailored lessons focus on building confidence and practical skills for learners at any level, with test preparation support included.
Intensive Driving School
Specialist in intensive driving courses with 10 flexible packages ranging from 5 to 50 hours, all priced to include your practical test. From £240 for a one-day refresher to £1,650 for the Diamond Plus 50-hour package, courses are designed to build confidence and proficiency quickly. Top-tier packages (Diamond and Diamond Plus) include a free retake if needed, and free pickup from home or work is standard across all courses.
CM Driving School
All instructors have achieved advanced instructor status with experience spanning from 2001 onwards, offering a philosophy that extends beyond test passing to lifetime driving skills. Free access to psychological tools including hypnotherapy tracks helps learners manage confidence and test nerves, while Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition build safer driving habits after passing. Theory tuition, refresher courses, and an electric car option complement standard lessons tailored to individual needs.
TICKET to DRIVE
A single-instructor school with a strong track record of first-time passes, including several clean sheets and minimal-fault results. Block booking discounts are available, though specific pricing requires contacting the school directly.
ABN Driving School
A calm, patient instructor specialising in nervous learners and international drivers, with a modern automatic car and flexible scheduling across weekday, weekend, and evening slots. Highly competitive pricing keeps quality instruction affordable. Five-star reviews consistently praise the clear, step-by-step teaching style and supportive approach to building confidence before test day.
Martin Woodward
Sheffield's oldest independent driving school, established in 1973 with a single dedicated instructor providing consistent, reliable tuition throughout your learning journey. Motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also available, plus refresher lessons for drivers returning to the road after time away.
Go Automatic Driving School
Instructor Ewelina brings 6 years of teaching experience, having trained drivers across Poland before joining the UK as an ADI. Her calm, patient approach is designed to ease first-lesson nerves, with lessons in a modern Toyota Yaris Hybrid focusing on road position and speed rather than gear changes. Pay-as-you-go rates start at £39 for 90 minutes or £52 for 2 hours, with a 10-hour package at £250; students get 5% off with valid ID.
McNab School of Motoring
Grade A instructors with combined 40+ years of experience deliver relaxed, friendly tuition in a professional setting. 100% recommendation rating from 20 reviews. Contact for pricing and availability.
Phoenix Driving School
Run by Debbie Beet with 23 years of professional instruction experience, this school is known for building confidence in nervous learners and achieving first-time passes. Reviews highlight her patient, skilled approach to real-world driving preparation, including motorway and night driving tuition after passing. Flexible weekday lessons (Mon-Fri, 8:30-18:00) cover the Chilwell and Ashfield test centres with excellent local knowledge.

Tony L's Driving School
An Approved Driving Instructor who is also a DVSA-registered Fleet Driver Trainer and Driving Instructor Trainer, bringing professional expertise across multiple disciplines. Lessons are delivered in an automatic car, with Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.
Safe Start Driving
Student and NHS staff discounts available from this school serving Middlesbrough, Stockton, and Darlington. A calm, supportive instructor with a high first-time pass rate, offering flexible lesson times including weekends to match your learning pace.
ABC School of Motoring
30 years' experience with a consistently high pass rate and excellent reputation built on personal recommendations. Nigel Rowe specialises in nervous learners, offering daytime and evening lessons in a fully dual-controlled, air-conditioned Peugeot 208, plus Pass Plus courses for developing advanced driving skills.
Easy Pass Driving School
Operating for over 17 years with a single dedicated instructor, this school focuses on quality tuition rather than volume, rejecting the cheap first-lesson model. Block bookings of 10, 20, or 30 hours save money per hour, while pay-as-you-learn and intensive courses cater to different schedules. Free theory test access and a Guarantee Pass course (unique to this school) are included, plus Pass Plus courses at £150.
KDH Driving
Single-instructor female-run school focused on building confident, safe drivers for life rather than just test passing. Kelly Deadman emphasizes comfort and comprehensive tuition, making this a good fit for nervous learners seeking personalized attention throughout their learning journey.
Drive Right
£60/hour for manual lessons or £55/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £380 and £350 respectively. Operating since 2009, this school specializes in supporting learners with anxiety, dyspraxia, asperger's, and dyslexia, adapting teaching methods to each student's unique learning style. All lessons are 1.5 hours long, and free access to Theory Test Pro is included.
Phil Preston Driver Training
Teaching since 1998 with hundreds of successful passes, Phil Preston combines patient instruction with professional credentials including DIA membership and Pass Plus registration. Pricing is available on request, with an introductory offer for beginners and a 10-hour advance payment option, plus Pass Plus courses also available.
Kingsfleet School of Motoring
Intensive course specialists with a strong track record of first-attempt passes, including several with zero or minimal driver faults. Two-hour lessons at £64 (rising to £68 from January 2026), or £300 for a 10-hour block booking with Pass Plus courses also available. One-to-one instruction with door-to-door service across the local area.

Moss school of motoring
Family-run school with three instructors shortlisted in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2021 top 100, including Kelly Moss who placed second in the south east region. Offers manual and automatic lessons, theory tuition, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses, with flexible scheduling to suit learners' availability.
Block booking
Best block deals in United Kingdom
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £270.
How much do driving lessons cost in United Kingdom?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 1948 driving schools in United Kingdom.
Intensive courses in United Kingdom
Want to pass fast?
1,632 United Kingdom schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
United Kingdom Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25. 1 nearby test centre.
Rugby
7,174 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 47.9% | 44.7% | 39.1% | 46.0% | 7,174 |