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How do I book a course? You can book a course by submitting our booking form. Please note that submitting a form does not guarantee your booking has been accepted. We will confirm your booking and details once we can assign a suitable instructor.
When will I hear from my driving instructor? After your booking is confirmed and an instructor is assigned, they will contact you within 10 working days to confirm your first lesson's date, time, and location.
Can I choose a male or female instructor? Yes. You can request a male or female instructor at the time of booking. While we will do our best to match your preference, we cannot guarantee it.
What do I need to do before starting my lessons? You must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid UK provisional driving license. If you do not have one, you should apply for it from the DVLA. We also recommend getting an eyesight check and ensuring you can read a standard car number plate from 20.5 meters away.
Do I need to pass my theory test before starting lessons? No, you can begin driving lessons before passing your theory test. We believe combining practical and theoretical training is the most effective way to learn.
Once you book in, we spend up to 10 working days looking for your driving test. We’ll book it according to your preferences, and how long your course is. When the date is finalised, your course will be arranged to go alongside it. DVSA
How long do I have to start and finish my lessons? Lessons should start within 30 days of your payment date. All lessons in a block booking must be completed within 4 months of the initial booking. If lessons are not completed within this timeframe, they will be forfeited, and refunds will not be issued.
What is the difference between an intensive and semi-intensive course? You can choose the intensity of your course based on your schedule. Fully intensive courses range from 5-6 hours per day, while semi-intensive courses have a minimum of 2 hours per day. We will work to accommodate your schedule as much as possible.
How do I know which course is right for me? The DVSA recommends an average of 45 hours of professional tuition for a beginner. If you are a beginner, we recommend one of our longer courses. If you have some driving experience, a shorter course may be more suitable. You can contact our sales team for advice, or you can book a 2-hour course assessment for £80 with one of our instructors. They will critically assess your current driving ability and recommend the right course for you.
You need to pay upfront deposit of £130, You will only pay the rest once we’ve booked you a test and found you an instructor.
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If we cannot find you a suitable test and instructor within 10 days, then you’re entitled to a full refund.
No. You only need to pay an initial deposit of £130 to book any Express Pass course. It’s then up to you to decide whether you want to pay the remaining balance straight away or wait until your first lesson starts. Ex
Can I change my lesson hours?
If you need to change the scheduling of your lessons, this may be possible. You must however provide 48 hours notice, and any rescheduling is on the basis of instructor availability. Express Pass FAQ
When you book a course with us, you’ll be assigned an instructor. Each of our instructors has years of experience in professional driving tuition and all of them are DVSA-approved. Our instructors are friendly and reliable, and boast excellent pass rates and he will be responsible to;
Provide a presentable, insured, properly maintained and dual controlled car for each lesson.
Provide training on a one-to-one basis with no other learner in the car.
Honour the full time booked for each lesson, which should include an introduction, practical training and a debrief at the end of Your lesson.
Collect any of the remaining balance for the course.
You need to be at least 17 years of age and if you have not already done so, apply for a provisional license from the DVLA. You can do this online or by getting an application form from the post office. It is also worth having an eyesight check, but in any event, ensure you can read a standard car number plate at 20.5 meters
No, they do not. In fact, the examiners really want you to do well in your test. They are not actively looking to fail you.
If you need some more advice about courses, contact us and we’ll help you decide on the right course. If you’d like to get the expert opinion of one of our instructors before making a decision, you can also take a 2 hour course assessment. During this assessment, an instructor will critically assess your current driving ability to recommend the best course for you.
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According to the DVSA, it takes an average of 45 hours of driving tuition to get up to test standard. If you are a complete beginner, we would therefore recommend taking one of our longest courses in order to ensure you are adequately prepared for the test. If you have more driving experience, a shorter course is likely to be more suitable. Our sales team will help you to determine the right course for you. It’s also possible to take a course assessment with one of our Express Pass instructors.
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They will honestly and critically assess your level of driving ability and recommend you an appropriate number of course hours in order to get you up to the required standard to pass your test. You can book a course assessment with us for just £30.
For some drivers who are looking to get on the road as quick as possible, it may be better to have an automatic-only licence. Automatic cars are generally easier and quicker to learn in, since there is no emphasis on learning to use the clutch or gearstick.
Not only are they easier (and more relaxing) to drive than a manual, in some cases they can be better on fuel and can cost less to maintain.
They also reduce the chance of parts going wrong – for example, if your clutch control isn’t perfect, you won’t wear out the clutch in an automatic car.
As well as being easier to drive, in some cases automatic versions of cars can actually be more efficient than their manual counterparts.
They can be faster, too – many dual-clutch transmissions in particular can change gears quicker than humans can, shaving crucial tenths of a second off the 0-62mph time
No. If you have an automatic driving licence, you can only drive an automatic.
Your theory pass is valid for two years. If you do not pass your practical test in this time, the theory pass will expire and you will have to retake your theory test.
Yes, you can. In fact, we believe it is better that you combine theory and practical training. This way you can put your theory knowledge into practice and see how those two separate skills work together.
The average learner needs 20 hours of practice to pass the driving test, in addition to 45 hours of driving lessons.
This is only an average though and shouldn’t be something you feel you have to compare yourself to.
Some take fewer and some take longer to feel comfortable and ready to take their test – the important thing is to take the test when you are ready, not being the first one out of your friends to pass.
Your instructor will let you know when you are ready, but most of the time you will feel it too – when the time comes you can both come to the decision together and then discuss how best to prepare for your test.
Our fleet of high-grade, DVSA-approved instructors have helped hundreds of learners to become safe, confident drivers. As a result, they’re in very high demand throughout the year. Because of this, it is not normally possible to change instructor once you’ve already started your course.
However, we appreciate that, in a small minority of cases, a pupil may be assigned an instructor that isn’t a good fit. In the unlikely scenario that any major issues arise relating to an instructor, we will work closely with the pupil to seek a suitable resolution, including the possibility of changing to a different instructor.
Yes! Express Pass specialise in finding driving test cancellations. This means we can help find you a test that takes place weeks or even months ahead of standard waiting times
Express Pass guarantee that we’ll beat standard DVSA waiting times for tests. We do this by finding cancellations. As such, we are unable to give exact dates upon booking. However, we will always try to find a suitable test for you that takes into account your preferred time, date, and location.
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