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
“I had a pleasure to do my driving lessons with Nasir Khan and I will definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn in a nice and friendly company. I've passed my test first time only because I've listened to Nasir and I know because of all he taught me I am a good and safe driver. Thank you Nasir.”
“Kev was amazing, he got my confidence up and the lessons were so enjoyable. I looked forward to driving every week with him, and he was so calm and fun to learn with. I passed first time with him, and I really could not recommend anyone more than him. If you're looking for an instructor that is super knowledgeable, but also gets you on the road having fun then Kev is your man.”
“I just want to say a big thank you to Andy Kerr!! I failed my test last year in 2023 which I then had to get a new instructor, I was referred to 1st Driving School, which Andy was able to give me lessons as he covered my area. About me, I am very very nervous in test situations, not confident in myself, felt like I wanted to give up in lessons because I can’t stand the nerves but from day 1 Andy had full confidence in me that I will pass my next driving test and that he was confident on ensuring that I build my confidence which in turn, my confidence got better for the next test. I passed my test today! 25/03/2024 with 5 minors. I just want to say Thank you!!”
“It was a wonderful experience. Stuart, my 6ft tall driving instructor from 1st Driving School, deserves more than 5 stars! He's is friendly, humorous, encouraging and professional at the same time. I feel a bond already. Thanks to his effort (beyond regular) in getting me through this licence exam in the first go. I would highly recommend him to everyone around, if you're lucky enough to get the slots!”