Manual & Automatic Driving Lessons Offered

A Sixty (60) Minute Driving Lesson, with a pick up collection point to suit both parties concerned. 

Drop off, is Subject to Geographical Location, but is not limited to initial Collection point.

The duration of the lesson, commences from pick up point, and time taken to finish off at drop off point. The Driving lesson itself, is conducted within the hour.

Driving lessons are no less than One Hour, but are not limited to a Sixty Minute Session. Extra lesson time, is subject to availability.

At Skill4Life Driver Training, we believe in keeping things simple, fair, and future-focused. That's why we've introduced unified pricing - the same hourly rate for both Manual and Automatic Driving Lessons. 

Whether you choose to learn in a Manual car with gears, or opt for the flexibility of an Automatic, at Skill4Life Driver Training, you'll receive the same professional tuition, the same commitment, and the same value for money. 

We also offer you the opportunity of learning in your own car.

The world is changing. With more cars going Electric and Automatic becoming the norm, Manual driving is quickly becoming a niche skill. But learning to drive is about more than just passing a test - it's about gaining confidence, independence, and life-long skills.

Manual = Specialist Skill

Automatic = Modern Standard

You choose, We deliver. One simple unified price.

At Skill4life Driver Training, we offer the same transparent pricing whether you're learning in a manual or automatic Driving School Car, or wish to take Professional tuition in your own car.

See below, for flexible pay-as-you-go lessons or save more with Block Bookings   

Manual (School) Tuition Vehicle (Audi A1)

Pay As You Go Rate - £36.00 - 1 Hour

Pay As You Go Rate - £70.00 - 2 Hour

Block Booking Courses*
10 hours of tuition -  £340.00

20 hours of tuition -  £660.00 

30 hours of tuition -  £960.00

40 hours of tuition -  £1,240.00

50 hours of tuition -  £1,500.00

Automatic (School) Tuition Vehicle (Audi Q2)

Pay As You Go Rate - £36.00 - 1 Hour

Pay As You Go Rate - £70.00 - 2 Hour

Block Booking Courses*
10 hours of tuition -  £340.00

20 hours of tuition -  £660.00 

30 hours of tuition -  £960.00

40 hours of tuition -  £1,240.00

50 hours of tuition -  £1,500.00

One of the most common questions  we get at Skill4Life Driver Training is:

"How many driving lessons will i need before i'm ready for my test?"

While everyone learns at a different pace, national data gives us a solid starting point.  

According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the average learner in the UK requires:

> 45 hours of professional driving lessons

> PLUS 22 hours of private practice (e.g., with a parent or family member in a suitable car)

This means most learners reach test standard after around 40 to 50 hours of formal instruction. Hence why we offer Block Booking Discounts of up to 50 hours.

The actual number of lessons you'll need can vary depending on:

> Your confidence and past experience (e.g., cycling, moped riding)

> How frequently you take lessons (once a week vs. intensive)

> How much private practice you get between lessons

> Whether you're learning in a manual or automatic

> Your ability to retain and apply what you've learned

Most of our learners pass with between 35 and 50 hours of tuition, often less with regular practice or intensive sessions.

You can also speed things up by:

> Taking 2-hour sessions instead of 1-hour

> Booking block lessons for consistency

> Practicing outside lessons (with correct insurance & supervision)

At Skill4Life Driver Training, we offer the flexibility for you to learn to drive in your own car, whether you're preparing for your test or building confidence in a familiar environment.

This option is ideal for:

> Learners with access to a private vehicle they'll drive post-test

> Nervous drivers who feel more at ease in their own space

> Test-ready candidates polishing-up sessions in their personal car. 

To use your own car for driving lessons or your practical test, it must:

> Be roadworthy and fully insured for learner use

> Display L-plates (front and rear)

> Have an additional interior rear-view mirror for the instructor

> Be taxed and MOT'd

> Have working seatbelts, tyres, and no dashboard warning lights

The DVSA will not permit certain makes and models for use on the practical driving test due to rear visibility issues or safety limitations.

These typically include:

> Mini Convertible

> BMW Mini with a panoramic roof

> Toyota iQ

> Smart Fortwo

> Ford KA (older Models)

> Certain vans or heavily modified vehicles

Pay As You Go Rate - £31.00 - 1 Hour

Pay As You Go Rate - £60.00 - 2 Hour

Block Booking Courses*
10 hours of tuition -  £290.00

20 hours of tuition -  £560.00 

30 hours of tuition -  £810.00

40 hours of tuition -  £1,040.00 

50 hours of tuition -  £1,250.00 

When booking your manual driving lesson appointment, please be advised that manual driving lessons are currently conducted between Monday to Wednesday.

Introductory lessons are conducted between 9am and 6pm. 

When booking your automatic driving lesson appointment, please be advised that automatic driving lessons are currently conducted between Thursday to Saturday.

Introductory lessons are conducted between 9am and 6pm on:

> Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Driving lessons conducted in a pupil's vehicle, can be conducted between our normal hours of tuition.

Introductory lessons are conducted between 9am and 6pm.