Driving Lessons In Derby

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.