You need to be at least 17 or 16 if you get the enhanced rate of mobility component of personal independence payment (PIP)
You will need a provisional driving licence which can be applied for at the post office or online
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence (opens in new window)
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) recommend 44 hours of professional lessons to pass a driving test, everyone learns at their own pace so this is only an average figure.
Your lessons can be one, one and a half or two hours long depending on your availability and your driving instructors.
Automatic vehicles are easier to learn in and if you have a disability or limited mobility they will probably be the best choice for you. However if you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle your licence will only allow you to drive an automatic, if you pass your driving test in a manual vehicle you are legally allowed to drive manual and automatic.
No you can start your driving lessons before passing your theory test, all of our pupils have free access to the app "Theory Test Pro" to help you practice for the theory exam.
You can pay through our website or if you prefer you can pay your instructor direct by cash or bank transfer.
1st Driving School is the Midlands leading and most professional driving school.
5 star reviews on Yell.com and many other review sites
We only have fully qualified driving instructors who are patient & friendly
To register for the free “Theory Test Pro” app
http://1stdrivingschool.theorytestpro.co.uk
“Amazing experience with Ash my instructor! He was straight forward and a good instructor. I passed my automatic driving test with 16 hours of learning, couldn’t be happier amazing!”
“Really enjoyed working with Ash. I'd had instructors in the past who had made me feel stressed or unnerved and Ash had made me feel at ease. Was always happy to take extra time to help me feel calm throughout.”
“I have had a few driving instructors whilst learning to drive and Dan at 1st Driving School has definitely been the best! Super friendly and made me feel comfortable instantly! I have generally been a very nervous driver but Dan really helped me and I wouldn’t have passed without him!”
“I had a lessons with this company and I passed my driving test for first time. It’s fantastic, they’ll do anything to help you. I had a lesson with Mohammed Arshad and he’s a good instructor, very patient and explains things very simply. Highly recommend.”