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
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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 ![]()
“If you want to pass your driving test at first attempt, 1st Driving School it is the best with the best Instructor, Julian. He was very patient with me from my first lesson and I passed first attempt. Julian you are the best keep it up, thank you so much.”
“Gavin is an amazing instructor! I knew nothing about driving we started from scratch. Lesson were great really helpful the most important thing that he was supportive throughout the whole journey. He has a great level of patience and encouraged me to be confident in my driving. All of this helped me build my confidence and yesterday I passed. I couldn’t have done this without him. I would highly recommend booking lessons with Gav.”
“I honestly couldn’t recommend my driving instructor Zabina enough! Today I passed my driving test, and although I’m absolutely over the moon, I’m also genuinely going to miss my lessons with her so much. From the very beginning, she has been absolutely amazing. She is such a kind, patient and comforting person, and she always made me feel at ease, even when I was nervous or doubting myself. Every lesson was something I genuinely looked forward to because she made learning to drive such an enjoyable and positive experience. Zabina never made me feel embarrassed about making mistakes and always encouraged me, supported me and helped me build my confidence. Her patience and reassurance made such a huge difference to me, and I honestly don’t think I could have asked for a better instructor. Passing today feels amazing, but it’s definitely bittersweet knowing I won’t have our lessons anymore. I’ll genuinely miss seeing her and having our chats every week! She has been such a lovely part of my journey, and I’ll always be grateful for everything she has taught me and for believing in me.”
“Raset was a very good instructor, went through the basics with me and made sure every error made was given another chance on trying to fix on each lesson.”