Driving Lessons In Derby

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Choose driveJohnson’s Driving School In Derby

  • Take bespoke driving lessons in Derby that are tailor-made for you!
  • We have Grade A driving instructors ready to help you pass first time!
  • We are proud to have been serving the students of the University of Derby for over 10 years!
  • Our driving school in Derby offers a no quibble refund on any unused driving lessons from block bookings!
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Expert Driving Instructors In Derby

Learn With Our Established Driving School

  • Are you looking to start driving lessons with a quality driving school in Derby? If so, you've come to the right place. Our driving school provides cheap driving lessons in Derby without compromising our excellent standards.
  • Our driving instructors in Derby are all rated a minimum of 4.5 out of 5 online. They are local to the area and know the test routes back to front, giving you confidence for your test.
  • We have the highest Trustpilot review score for UK national driving schools at 4.9 out of 5! To see a sample of our happy customers, check out our Hall of Fame!

Manual & Automatic Driving Lessons In Derby

  • Whether you want manual or automatic driving lessons in Derby, we can help. And with our great prices on lessons, now is the perfect time to start learning!
  • Our manual and automatic driving instructors in Derby will always tailor your lessons to your needs to suit your learning style and help you learn effectively.
  • Receive mock tests with a test route specialist as you approach your driving test. Our local driveJohnson's driving instructors know all of the popular test routes at the city's test centre.
  • Our top, local driving instructors in Derby can help you beat the national average lessons of 57 hours. Our average is just 26 hours!

Extras that other driving schools just can't offer

  • Loyalty programme - lots of free resources as your progress with your learning

  • Learners app - where you can observe your instructor feedback and more

  • Access downloadable test routes

  • We never outsource your lessons like the intensive course companies - receive a loyal driveJohnson's instructor!

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Hi my name is Hu Hang Wang I pass test today first time with 30 lessons then passed test.

I am so pleased I with drive johnsons and my instructor Wayne my lessons ran perfectly and I passed with just 25 hours of tuition

I had a wonderful time learning to drive with Wayne. He was patient, knowledgeable and made the learning process enjoyable. His calm demeanour helped me feel at ease, even in challenging situations.

Learning to drive with Wayne White was super simple. He made sure I was comfortable from start to finish, and he helped me grow my confidence.

I had a very good experience learning to drive with Wayne. He was very helpful and I passed with just 4 minors.

Learning to drive with Wayne was a positive and rewarding experience. His friendly and patient approach helped me feel at ease during each lesson. He was supportive and believed in my abilities.

My second time trying to pass I came this company and they helpped me pass practical test. Wonderful

By far the best instructor around, he is a lovely person and was always punctual and efficient when it came to helping me master the different driving techniques.

Learning to drive with Wayne was fantastic. He made me feel right at ease and was so helpful. I am glad to have been taught by Wayne and to have passed my driving test first time.

Wayne is an amazing driving instructor. He was attentive to my individual needs and tailored the lessons accordingly. With his guidance, I passed my driving test with confidence.

Test Tip Of The Month For Derby

When approaching traffic light-controlled crossroads, be wary of cars jumping red lights or going through amber lights. Glance in all directions before emerging through a crossroad. The minimum observations are right, left, ahead, right and then go!

Azim Nasir

Driving instructor in Derby

Useful Driving Test Tip For Derby

If you are doing a manoeuvre and you get too close to the kerb, don’t panic! Firstly, stop so you can assess your position better by looking in the door mirrors. The next thing you will need to do is take a shunt forwards to create some space, so when you go back into reverse you can adjust the steering sooner. Lastly, don’t forget to keep up all round observations throughout the manoeuvre.

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Anthony Johnson

Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently asked questions...

As it's a large and busy place, when you start your driving lessons it definitely will not be in the heart of the city - this would put you under too much stress as a beginner and would probably put you off. Instead, we'll start you off in a quiet location where traffic is minimal, the roads are straight, wide and have plenty of opportunities to make left and right turns. A quiet location like Oakwood, Allestree, Sunny Hill or Alvaston would be likely, depending on where you're being picked up from.

Once you've grown in confidence and have mastered the basics, then you can venture further into the city and use some of the faster roads on the outskirts. The DVSA Driving Test Centre in Derby is located right next to a junction on the 70mph A6 and a few complicated roundabouts, which can be confusing if you don't know where you're going. Don't fear though - your expert driving instructor will teach you these routes, ensuring you're prepared for everything the driving test can throw at you.

Living in the beautiful city of Derby, there are plenty of places where your driving instructor could start you behind the wheel. They will always look to start you in a quiet area where you can practice behind the wheel without being disturbed by traffic. Many of the roads on the outskirts, such as those in Sinfin, Alvaston and Oakwood, can work well and your driving instructor, being a local expert, will know exactly which one will work best for you to start learning in. Here, you will begin by covering how to move off and stop in the car, how to use the clutch and different pedals, and how to steer.

As you grow in confidence, your driving instructor will have you driving all over the city, meeting traffic and tackling busier roads. You will be practicing roundabouts and dual carriageways on A601 and even conquering the tricky Pentagon roundabout sooner than you think.

As you approach your test, your instructor will ensure that you are familiar with the most popular test routes so that you feel fully prepared and ready for any challenge you might face on your test.

Yes, our driving instructors in Derby are very flexible on pick-up and drop-off locations for their lessons. They are happy to pick you up locally from the place that is most convenient for you. Just let us know when you book in what would be best and we will ensure to arrange this with the driving instructor for you.

Having helped hundreds of local students from the University of Derby to pass first time, we understand that every penny counts to our learners. That's why we work hard to keep our prices down whilst also delivering the best teaching through our expert driving instructors in the area. We regularly run offers and deals on our driving lessons in Derby, including on our block bookings. We have also created a guide for our learners, particularly with our students in mind, on how to learn to drive on a budget.

The amount of time it takes to pass your driving test varies from pupil to pupil; however, on average, pupils pass with our driving school in Derby after just 26 hours, which is less than half the national average! Our local driving instructors will help you pass your driving test in as little time as possible, turning you into a safe and qualified driver in no time.

Our 1st time pass rate in your area 91.8% Over the last 12 months

Nearest test centres to Derby

Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.

DVSA Derby (Alvaston) Driving Test Centre

Off Belmore Way, Alvaston, Derby DE21 7AY

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 47.3%
2023-2024 48.7%
2021-2022 51.0%

DVSA Nottingham (Chilwell) Driving Test Centre

Unit 24, Eldon Business Park, Eldon Road, Beeston NG9 6DZ

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 39.3%
2023-2024 42.5%
2021-2022 48.9%

DVSA Watnall Driving Test Centre

Driving Test Centre Watnall LGV, Main Road, Watnall NG16 1JF

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 51.5%
2023-2024 57.3%
2021-2022 52.7%

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driveJohnson's Derby, Macklin Street, Derby, DE1 1LE
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