Perfect Starter
4 hours bundle
Two 2-hour lessons to get you settled behind the wheel
£119£152
Works out at £29.75 an hour
- Lessons
- 2 × 2 hours
- Time behind the wheel
- 4 hours
- You save
- £33
Beginner driving lessons for first-time drivers
Never sat in the driver’s seat before? That’s exactly where most of my pupils start. We begin on quiet roads near your home and only move on when you’re ready.
- 4.9 on Google · 32 reviews
- 93% pass rate
- 30 recent passes
- DVSA-approved instructor
- First lesson half price
- Door-to-door pickup
What happens on your first lesson
I’ll pick you up from home, check your provisional licence, and ask you to read a number plate from about 20 metres away, the same eyesight check you’ll have on your test.
Then I’ll drive us to a quiet road where you can take your time. We’ll set up your seat and mirrors, go through the controls, and you’ll practise moving off and stopping. Most people are surprised how much they can do by the end of the first lesson.
- Picked up from your door
- Seat, mirrors and controls explained
- Moving off and stopping on quiet roads
- No busy roads until you’re ready
What you need before you start
All you need is a UK provisional driving licence and to be at least 17. If you wear glasses or contact lenses for distance, bring them. Comfortable, flat shoes help too.
You don’t need to have passed your theory test to start lessons, but it’s worth revising alongside them, because you need to pass it before you can book your practical test.
How beginners progress
Every lesson builds on the last, and I keep track of your progress so you always know what’s next. We move through the full syllabus at your pace: control of the car, junctions, roundabouts, busier roads, manoeuvres, independent driving and finally mock tests.
- Car control and clutch work
- Junctions and roundabouts
- Dual carriageways and faster roads
- Manoeuvres and independent driving
- Mock tests when you’re nearly ready
Learning at 17, or later in life
You can apply for a provisional licence from 15 years and 9 months and start driving on the road at 17. Lots of pupils start around their 17th birthday, with lessons fitted around school, college or work.
There’s no upper age limit either. Plenty of people learn in their twenties, thirties and beyond, for a new job, a growing family or just more freedom. If you’re worried you’ve left it too late, you haven’t: lessons go at your pace, whatever your age.
Start for less
One-time offers for new pupils. Same prices wherever you live.
Great to have a go
First lesson half price
Half price on your first lesson, whichever length you choose
From£30
Works out at £20 an hour
- Lessons
- 1
- Time behind the wheel
- 90 mins or 2 hours
- You save
- £30 or £40
Beginner driving lessons near you
Door-to-door pickup from home, work or college. Pick your town for local details.
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In their own words
What pupils say after their lessons and tests.
“Came to Adam with previous driving experience, and he helped me reach test standard in no time. A professional, calm, and funny instructor who made every lesson enjoyable and productive. Highly recommended!”
Christina
Driving First pupil
“Would thoroughly recommend Adam as a driving instructor. Got me out of bad driving habits and was extremely helpful in getting me to pass my test.”
Ewan
Driving First pupil
“Just passed my test toady , first time ! Amazing experience would recommend to anyone and everyone 🚗👍”
Harry
Driving First pupil
“Just passed my test today with Adam 1000% would recommend him as a driving instructor very friendly”
Barnaby
Driving First pupil
“Very patient and friendly, made lessons enjoyable and helped me pass would recommend to anyone!!”
Heather
Driving First pupil
“Excellent driving instructor, calm, patient, knowledgeable. Gives clear instructions and is very helpful. Would highly recommend.”
Dominic
Driving First pupil
“If you're looking for an instructor willing to ho the extra mile, Adam is your guy. Easy to learn with and the patience of a saint, but will pull you up when needed. A great experience all round, I'm so happy to be driving”
Joanne
Driving First pupil
“Passed first time brilliant instructor”
Bradley
Driving First pupil
“I Passed my test today on my first try, I recommend Adam to anyone who wants to have a great experience while driving. He was incredibly kind and funny while teaching me how to drive, a relaxed and friendly instructor who guarantees a comfortable ride. Many thanks to Adam! Carry on doing a great job!”
Freddie
Driving First pupil
“As someone learning how to drive with a learning disability could not be more thankful for Adam passed me in what seems to be no time at all, and had no problem altering lessons to what I needed in someone to teach me. If your worried about the first lesson being awkward or not being able to have a laugh while learning to drive this is not the case with him and loved every second of my driving lessons Recommend using Adam- trust me you won’t regret”
Rose
Driving First pupil
“Great experience being taught by Adam after a bad experience in the past with another instructor. I Learnt everything I needed to know for the test and passed first time with only a few minor driving faults. Couldn't recommend more!”
Josh
Driving First pupil
“Great instructor had a laugh helped me finally get my licence highly recommended”
Tyler
Driving First pupil
“Adam is a great instructor, it was my first driving test which I passed with 3 minors no seriouses”
Haaris
Driving First pupil
“Adam is a wonderful driving instructor, always provides quality feedback and pushes you just enough to progress and learn. He's quite flexible, I had no problem getting lessons in with a very busy schedule and he quickly found a teaching style that worked well for me. I was really anxious to start lessons in the first place, then had an accident at a roundabout where someone drove into my back, but with Adam I was able to get past it and gain enough confidence driving to get back on the road and pass my test!”
Zivile
Driving First pupil
“I had a great experience learning to drive with Adam and would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn. He adapted his teaching to suit my learning style and allowed me to learn at my own pace. He keeps a calm environment and I always felt that I was in safe hands on the road.”
Olivia
Driving First pupil
“Enjoyable lessons, have a good laugh”
Bryn
Driving First pupil
“Very good instructor. Great knowledge of driving would recommend to anyone looking for an instructor”
Jake
Driving First pupil
“I recently had the pleasure of being taught by Adam and I cannot praise their expertise and teaching skills enough. From the moment I stepped into the car, I felt at ease and confident under his guidance. Adam has extensive knowledge and helped me learn at my own pace which was really helpful throughout all stages of the lessons. Adam was really invested in my succeeding and was a pleasure throughout it all!”
Adam
Driving First pupil
Beginner driving lessons: your questions
How many lessons does a complete beginner need?
Everyone is different. DVSA figures suggest learners need around 45 hours of lessons plus about 22 hours of private practice on average, but some need more and some need less. I’ll be honest with you about where you are and when you’re ready.
Do I need to pass my theory test before my first lesson?
No. You can start as soon as you have your provisional licence. You do need to pass your theory test before you can book your practical test.
Am I too old to learn to drive?
No. There’s no upper age limit for learning to drive, and adult learners do just as well as anyone else. We’ll go at a pace that suits you.
Are lessons manual or automatic?
Lessons are in a manual car. Passing in a manual means your licence covers both manual and automatic cars, while passing in an automatic only lets you drive automatics. Automatic lessons are coming soon, and you can join the waitlist on the homepage.
Will we go on main roads on my first lesson?
Not unless you want to. First lessons happen on quiet roads, and we only move on to busier roads when you’re comfortable.
Is there a deal for new pupils?
Yes. New pupils can have their first lesson half price, or start with a discounted starter bundle. See the prices page for the current offers.
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