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 (opens in new window)
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
“Ash was a really good instructor. He was polite and caring while instructing and took a person centred approach. He was very professional: coming on time for our lessons, letting me drive without losing any of my lesson time, being flexible where possible but at the same being assertive where required. I enjoyed my driving lessons and would highly recommend. 1st Driving School also showed sincere attempts to support their students. I contacted them on a weekend expecting not to hear back until Monday. However, they responded within a couple of minutes and immediately got me in touch with my driving instructor Ash. The setup was quiet simple. I felt reassured during our interactions and they kept their promises until the end. Fortunately, I have now passed my test and hope this review helps people to take the right choice in finding a driving school. All the best!”
“Just passed my manual driving test first time with only one minor! I had a licence from Uruguay (South America) before but needed to get my UK licence and learn how to navigate UK roads, and Mo from 1st Driving School was brilliant. He's really supportive and patient. He listened when I got frustrated and kept helping me improve until things finally clicked. As I got better, he did switch to a bit of a 'tough love' approach. I found it a bit hard at the time, but looking back, I think it really helped stop me from making silly mistakes. It was definitely in my best interest, and in the end, it paid off: I passed first time, and couldn't be happier! I also feel like I’m a safer driver now, so big thanks to Mo and to 1st Driving School. Would definitely recommend!”
“Really supportive driving instructor and helpful throughout the whole process. Passed first time because of it.”
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you! Passing my driving test means so much to me, and I couldn't have done it without your support, patience, and incredible teaching. You weren't just a great instructor – you became a friend who truly cared, and your advice made a real difference in how I learned to drive. I'll always appreciate the confidence you gave me and the way you made the whole learning process so much more comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you again for everything! Wishing you all the best – and see you on the road!”