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- 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!

Expert Driving Instructors In Derby
Hall Of Fame

Alex Hartley
3 driver faults07 Oct 2025
Krzysztof Ptak
Patrick Coulson
2 driver faults07 Oct 2025
Rob Bostridge
Karmel Harris
6 driver faults07 Oct 2025
Tareq Chowdhury
Mirranda Cena
3 driver faults07 Oct 2025
David Wilkinson
Noel Siziba
1 driver faults07 Oct 2025
Niki Ferris
Yasmin Nessa
07 Oct 2025
Arif (MO) Hirawi
Cais Jurgens
2 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Zabihullah Ahmadi
Grace Cottam
3 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Shahela Khatun
Olufisayo Olujobi
3 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Leah Palmer
Niell Faez
1 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Steven Jeffcoate
Jade Martin
5 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Ali Rahimi
Ellie Pinfold
2 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Mark Fletcher
Emily Foster
2 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Hammad Aslam
Samantha Mager
2 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Mohammed H Uddin
Muhammad Suleman
4 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Asim Mumtaz
Benson Kwok
1 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Paul Strat
Meet School
6 driver faults06 Oct 2025
Mushtaq Ahmad
Ryan Lau
3 driver faults05 Oct 2025
Noman Ashraf
Matthew Hanna
5 driver faults04 Oct 2025
Andrew Tomlin
Ruby Gibson
3 driver faults04 Oct 2025
Steven Hunter
Robert Edginton
3 driver faults04 Oct 2025
Don Russell
Ayanda Mhambi
3 driver faults04 Oct 2025
Faisal Nadeem
Ross Bissett
2 driver faults03 Oct 2025
Andrew Tomlin
Liam Newton
4 driver faults03 Oct 2025
Rob Moule
Papa Emoeujoe
4 driver faults03 Oct 2025
Joseph Anacletus
Himayet Hossain
4 driver faults03 Oct 2025
Khurram Mahmood
Jennifer Jose
2 driver faults03 Oct 2025
Indunil Bulathge
Samir Jamali
3 driver faults03 Oct 2025
Paul Strat
Darren Otoo
3 driver faults03 Oct 2025
Noman Ashraf
CJ
5 driver faults02 Oct 2025
Nick WhiteFrequently 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.
Nearest test centres to Derby
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Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.