Taking driving lessons is one of the most important steps you'll take in your life. The freedom that driving gives you can literally change your life forever.
View Our PricesYou 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
“Sandor was a great instructor, very helpful and helped progress at a fast pace with learning.”
“Ash is a great man and an even better instructor!He made every lesson clear,calm and enjoyable. I enjoyed every lesson with him and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Thanks again mate! ”
“I have just passed my test and all I can say is wow the amount of support and knowledge passed onto me in my lesson by Andrew Kerr was unreal. There was never a moment where I felt awkward or uncomfortable Andy made my lessons so enjoyable and yet a constant learning curve I could not be any more appreciative. Thankyou so much.”
“Passed first time with Ash. Such a great experience! Ash was kind, calm and very reassuring. Would recommend him to anyone I'm so pleased.”