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First Time? Here's What To Expect

A little nervous? That’s completely normal. Your instructor will help you settle in and take things at a pace that suits you.

  1. Paying & Booking In

    Choose your starter offer and pay securely online, or call us on 0330 124 4877 to book.

  2. Get the Learner App

    After booking, you’ll receive your app login. View upcoming lessons, make payments and read your instructor’s feedback in one place.

  3. How We Allocate Your Instructor

    Your lessons stay with driveJohnson’s - we never subcontract. Our instructors are DVSA-approved and vetted by our own trainers and management.

  4. Office Support

    Need help with a booking, refund or instructor issue? Our dedicated office team is here to support you throughout your learning journey.

What Makes Us Different?

From one instructor in Milton Keynes to a national franchise with over 800 instructors across the UK. The secret to our success? Putting our learners first and striving to deliver an exceptional experience.

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Award-Winning Standards

50% Public Vote · 50% Industry Judging

National Driving School of the Year 2026, won on our first entry. Chosen equally by the public and industry judges, the award recognises our high standards, our support for instructors and our commitment to helping learners build confidence and achieve their goals.

Our Story

Established Since 2005

We're the only national driving school led by an actual instructor. Anthony Johnson started with one car in Milton Keynes in 2005. Today, he’s still hands-on - a Grade A instructor trainer who understands what learners and instructors need to succeed.

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Real People, Here to Help

Available 6 Days a Week

Our dedicated customer support team work in-house - we don’t outsource. From booking lessons and driving-test questions to general advice, we’re here for learners and instructors six days a week. Whenever you need a hand, we’re just a call, email or message away.

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Hear from Our Learners

Rated 4.9 out of 5 across major review platforms

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Google review

When looking for a service to learn to drive. Drive Johsons were quick and easy and the lady on the phone had good humour. I got contacted by my soon to be instructor not long after and had a lesson booked in.My instructor Paul Houghton was very friendly, understanding and just easy to get along with. Through my time learning to drive with Paul I found him to communicate clearly, give clear instructions, clear problem solving and I found he tailored his teaching approach to my needs. As a slightly older pupil with a newborn Paul offered me good flexibility around booking my lessons especially with how long I had for lessons.During my learning, I had some areas I struggled with and Paul really helped me through them, persevering with me, remaining patient and allowing me to make the mistakes until I eventually understood what was happening with the car or situation. Paul also really cares about getting you to pass.With Pauls tuition I passed my test first time with only two minors and I owe that to him.I would recommend Paul to anyone who lives in the Oxford, Bicester and Banbury areas. I genuinely enjoyed learning to drive. A credit to Drive Johnsons.

Aiden Lawrence
Google review

A huge thank you to driveJohnson's! I passed my driving test feeling completely calm and stress-free. I really appreciate the excellent service and professional approach of the whole team.​A special thanks to my instructor, Mr. Paul Stack—he created such an easy, comfortable environment and built so much confidence in my driving. I had a wonderful time learning with him. I truly recommend both Mr. Paul Stack and driveJohnson's for the absolute best experience.

Jaison Abraham
Google review

Amazing driving company. The app is sooo helpful in tracking progress. Even from the first call when I was enquiring about learning to drive, everyone in the team has been so helpful and kind. My instructor, Myles, was absolutely fantastic! Always encouraging and patient! :)

Jake Hannam
Website review

I had a great experience learning to drive with driveJohnson’s and I passed first time with only 3 minors.My instructor, Andrew, was friendly, patient, and professional. He was accommodating around my work schedule and I appreciated his lesson reminders every Sunday. He also made plans for each lesson, so I could prepare ahead of time with the manual driving guide.I found the app useful for tracking my progress, and the manual driving guide was great to refer back to.Andrew didn’t just teach me how to pass the test, he taught me how to drive confidently and safely in all kinds of real-life scenarios. He believed in me, even when I doubted myself, and helped me to stop overthinking, and instead to “just do it”.I’d highly recommend driveJohnson’s and Andrew to anyone learning to drive manual!

Keziah Maw
Website review

Great service, excellent value for money and fantastic lessons with Koyesur, soooo happy. Staff in the office were also really helpful and were happy to discuss the different lesson options with me to help me make my decision, I decided to go with their 2 hour assessment lesson to start and would definitely recommend doing this.

Georgina Barrett
Website review

Top instructors!!! Sadly my 1st instructor become ill during my lessons so he couldn’t carry on but I called the office and got someone new to take over straight away.

Zach Graves
Website review

From booking my first lesson with the office to passing my test I have found this school to be professional and supportive. They helped me book lessons around my demanding work schedule and Rob always did his best to accommodate me and offered additional support with my theory training and material to help me understand things we covered in the lessons.

Hayley Johnston
Google review

I passed my driving test with Md back in August, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! From start to finish, I had an amazing experience and always felt that he genuinely cared about my progress and confidence on the road.Md takes the time to work through any difficulties you have before moving on, and is always happy to revisit previous lessons whenever needed. His feedback is excellent: he explains what went wrong, why it happened and how to improve, without ever making you feel bad about making mistakes.Most importantly, I finished my lessons feeling confident, safe and fully prepared to drive independently. His patience, positive attitude, attention to detail and genuine care for his students really set him apart from other instructors.I would highly recommend Md to anyone learning to drive, returning after a failed test or simply looking for a new instructor. Thank you for everything, Md! I genuinely miss our lessons! 😊

Valerija Litvinovic
Google review

Lee is the absolute best instructor ever. He makes sure you actually understand how the car works, which makes why and how we use the different controls make sense. He teaches you how to be a safe and confident driver, not just how to pass the test — but if you follow what he tells you, you'll pass like I did. He is incredibly patient and brilliant at explaining manoeuvres and exactly where to look on the road.For anyone who is new to a car and unsure of themselves, he builds your confidence from day one. He takes everything step by step — setting up the car, moving off, parking, driving on different types of roads, what to look out for — so nothing ever feels overwhelming. Every lesson was genuinely interesting, enjoyable and insightful.What made the real difference for me was that he noticed I learn best with visual cues, and he'd draw quick diagrams that completely cleared up his explanations. He also gives you time to write things down, and actually encourages it from the very first lesson.Each lesson builds on the last, so you can really see yourself progressing. Lee is a brilliant instructor. I couldn't recommend him more highly!

Nengimote Woripaga
Website review

Paul is fantastic! He has been amazing with my son, building his confidence and helping him pass his test first time! He’s knowledgeable, patient and always goes the extra mile, sending helpful updates and videos to support learning between lessons.Would highly recommend Paul! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rebecca
Google review

Two brilliant instructors who genuinely care about their pupils.I can't recommend Dom and his daughter Angela highly enough.They're both fantastic driving instructors, but what really makes them special is how much they care about their pupils and their success. It's not just about getting you through your test. They genuinely want you to become a confident, capable and safe driver, and put an enormous amount of themselves into making that happen.Dom was my main instructor. I was an anxious learner, yet I looked forward to every lesson. He's patient, encouraging and supportive, but he's also not afraid to push you when he knows you can do better. He's funny, warm and great company, and you build a real relationship with him along the way.Angela stepped in for my final two lessons when Dom was away, and she was brilliant too. She quickly worked out what I needed, spotted the little things that could make a big difference and helped me feel properly prepared for my test.As well as having quite similar personalities, they have the same car, so if one of them is away, the other can step in without disrupting your learning. It's a really thoughtful approach that reflects how much they care about never letting their pupils down.I had done the work, but what made the difference was they believed in me, which helped me believe in me. I passed first time, which was wonderful.I'll genuinely miss the lessons. Thank you so much, Dom and Angela. You're both absolute stars.Ben

Benjamin Parr
Google review

I couldn’t be happier with my experience learning to drive. Every lesson was comfortable and enjoyable, and I never once felt panicked, overwhelmed or unsure of what I was doing. My instructor always made me feel at ease while still pushing me in the right way to build my confidence and improve my skills. I felt supported throughout every lesson, and everything was explained clearly so I knew what I was doing and why. I really appreciate the patience, encouragement and effort put into helping me learn. I would highly recommend kareem to anyone looking to learn to drive with confidence!

jorden Crawford
Google review

Absolutely fantastic lessons from Myles, a really patient and accommodating instructor, he helped me pass my test first time with only 4 minors🙌 Really good prices compared to other driving schools, I couldn’t recommend more👍

Poppy-May Sherrard
Google review

I honestly can’t thank Mark Glover enough for everything he has done for me throughout my driving journey. From my very first lesson right through to passing my driving test, Mark was there for me every step of the way.He is an incredibly kind, understanding and patient instructor who always made me feel comfortable and supported, even when I found things difficult or felt nervous. He never gave up on me, always believed in me, and was there whenever I needed encouragement or reassurance.Mark went above and beyond to help me build my confidence, improve my driving and prepare me for my test. His patience, dedication and genuine care made such a huge difference, and I truly appreciate all the time and effort he put into helping me achieve something that meant so much to me.I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. Thank you, Mark, for never letting me down, for believing in me and for being there from start to finish. I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done and would recommend you to anyone looking for a fantastic driving instructor! 🚗Thank you, Mark — I couldn’t have done it without you!I wish you all the best thank you for everythingRyan

Ryan VRynardo
Website review

Tiana was an amazing instructor, I couldn’t recommended her more! For someone who was really struggling with nerves Tiana instantly put me at ease. Each lesson was well organised and tailored to where I was in my driving progression and she was always supportive and encouraging when the nerves took over learning something new. Her patience, clear and calm teaching allowed me to gain the confidence I needed to pass first time.Thank you so much!

Katie Matten
Website review

Sunil has been amazing, ive been learning to drive on and off for the past 20 years and never even booked to take my theory test. 9 months later I have passed my theory and practical test first time, all thanks to sunil. His calm manner and support have been amazing, even when being anxious, he helps you get through it by being calm and patient. Ill miss our driving lessons and chats. Thank you so much sunil!! 🙂

KM
Google review

I honestly cannot recommend Naeem from Drive Johnson's enough! From the very first lesson, he was incredibly patient, calm, supportive and encouraging, and made learning to drive feel so much less daunting.I only had two months of preparation and lessons with Naeem before my test, and managed to pass with 0 faults! That is a huge reflection of not only the quality of his teaching, but also the confidence he helped me build in such a short space of time.Naeem is an extremely knowledgeable, attentive and dedicated instructor. He never made me feel under pressure or embarrassed when I made mistakes. Instead, he always explained things clearly, calmly and positively, making sure I genuinely understood what I was doing rather than simply teaching me how to pass a test.One of the biggest things I took away from my lessons was learning to be a calm, conscious and responsible driver. Naeem taught me to be aware of my surroundings, think ahead and make safe decisions, which has given me so much confidence behind the wheel.Passing with 0 faults after only two months is something I’m incredibly proud of, and I have Naeem to thank for it. If you’re looking for an instructor who is patient, professional, reliable, knowledgeable, encouraging and genuinely invested in helping you become a good driver, I would 100% recommend Naeem. Thank you to Drive Johnson's for introducing Naeem! Thank you so much for everything! 🚗🎉

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Your Questions, Answered

Can I Choose Manual or Automatic?

Yes. Enter your postcode, then choose manual or automatic. The lesson prices and options shown will depend on your transmission choice and location.

Can I Choose My Lesson Times?

You can tell us your preferred availability during booking. Lesson times are agreed separately, subject to instructor availability.

What Happens After I’ve Paid Online?

Once your payment has been completed, our bookings team will review your details and contact you during our working hours.

We’ll confirm your requirements and match you with the instructor we believe to be the best fit. Completing your booking does not reserve a specific lesson time; this will be agreed separately.

I Have a Driving Test Coming Up Soon. Can You Help?

If your driving test is within the next 30 days, please call us on 0330 124 4877 before booking online.

This allows our team to check instructor availability and discuss your test date with you. Availability for regular lessons does not always mean an instructor will also be available for the test itself, so it’s best to check with us first.

What if I Need to Change Instructor?

Please contact our team if you feel your instructor’s teaching style, availability or approach is not right for you.

We’ll discuss the situation with you and, where possible, help to arrange a suitable alternative.

What Happens if I Change My Mind After Paying?

Please contact our customer service team as soon as possible if you no longer wish to continue with your booking.

Any refund will depend on the lessons already used and the terms of your booking. Our team will explain the options available to you.

How Do I Pay for Future Lessons?

Your online payment covers the lessons included in your initial booking.

You can pay for more lessons through the driveJohnson’s Learner App. You can also discuss payment arrangements directly with your instructor, many of whom accept cash or bank transfers.

Can I Book if I’ve Already Had Lessons?

Yes. We welcome complete beginners and learners with previous experience. Your instructor will assess your starting point and help you work on the skills you need.

How Many Lessons Will I Need?

It depends on your experience, confidence and progress. Your instructor will guide you as you learn and help you understand when you’re ready for your test. For a better idea of what to expect, read our guide to how many driving lessons you might need.

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