Driving Lessons Derby

9 Derby driving instructors found in the Derby area.

Derby driving instructors are made up of independent instructors and local Derby driving schools covering Derby. All driving instructors listed are qualified to provide you with the best driving lessons to help you pass your driving test in the most efficient way.

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Zoe Hills

Over The Hills Driving

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£35 per lesson

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Matthew Fox

Between the Lines - DT

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  • Manual
Block of 10 hours for £350 - Saving £20

£37 per lesson

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Mark O’Sullivan

Mint Driving School

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  • Manual

£35 per lesson

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Samuel Zidan

PAL School Of Motoring

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  • Manual & Auto

£40 per lesson

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Andy Hughes

Fast 2 Pass

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  • Manual

£35 per lesson

Caroline Hooton

Art Of Driving

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  • Manual

£37 per lesson

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Thomas Anthony Gill

Thomas Anthony Driving

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  • Manual

£40 per lesson

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Zain abbas

Kwik learners

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  • Manual & Auto
10 hours discount

£35 per lesson

Navigating the Streets: Practical Driving Test Statistics in Derby.

Introduction:

Learning to drive is a significant milestone in life, marking the journey toward independence and mobility. For those embarking on this adventure in Derby, UK, the experience is both exhilarating and challenging. Derby, situated in the heart of England, offers a unique environment for learning to drive, with its mix of urban roads, rural lanes, and diverse driving conditions. In this blog post, we’ll explore what it’s like to learn to drive in Derby, sharing tips, insights, and experiences to help new drivers navigate the streets with confidence.

Understanding Derby’s Roads: Derby’s road network is characterized by a blend of busy city streets and quieter suburban and rural roads. From navigating the bustling city centre with its one-way systems and pedestrianized zones to mastering the art of country lane driving, learners in Derby encounter a variety of road types and traffic scenarios.

Roundabouts are a common feature of Derby’s roads, ranging from simple mini-roundabouts to larger multi-lane junctions. Learning how to approach, signal, and navigate roundabouts is a crucial skill for new drivers in Derby, given their prevalence throughout the city.

Professional Instruction:

One of the keys to success in learning to drive in Derby is enlisting the help of a qualified driving instructor. Reputable driving schools in Derby provide comprehensive lessons tailored to the needs of individual learners. Experienced instructors not only teach the practical skills of driving but also impart valuable knowledge about local road rules, traffic patterns, and hazard awareness specific to Derby.

Practical driving lessons typically cover a range of driving environments, from urban driving in the city center to rural roads on the outskirts of Derby. In addition, theory lessons help learners understand the theoretical aspects of driving, ensuring they are well-prepared for the theory test.

Challenges and Rewards:

Learning to drive in Derby presents its fair share of challenges, from navigating heavy traffic during rush hour to mastering complex road layouts. The city’s diverse road network requires learners to adapt quickly to changing conditions and exercise patience and concentration behind the wheel.

However, with each challenge comes a sense of achievement and progress. As learners gain confidence and experience, they begin to feel more comfortable on the roads, mastering maneuvers, and making safe decisions independently.

Beyond the challenges, learning to drive in Derby offers numerous rewards. The freedom and independence that come with obtaining a driver’s license open up a world of possibilities, allowing drivers to explore Derbyshire’s scenic countryside and beyond at their leisure.

Conclusion:

Learning to drive in Derby is an exciting journey filled with ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs. By taking advantage of professional instruction, practising regularly, and approaching each lesson with an open mind, new drivers can build the skills and confidence needed to navigate Derby’s roads safely and responsibly. So, embrace the adventure, stay focused, and soon you’ll be cruising the streets of Derby with ease.

Practical Driving Test Statistics in Derby

The national average driving lessons required to pass the practical driving test is 47 hours with a driving instructor and an additional 22 hours of private practice with a family or friend are recommended.

Derby’s Driving Test pass rate compared to other cities across the UK is similar to the national average sitting at 49.7%.

The test centres in Derby are Alvaston which has a pass rate of 47.9%, Chilwell at 41.9%,  Burton on Trent at 53.4% and Watnall at 57.6%.

The nearest additional driving test centres for Derby are in Loughborough with 41.8%, Colwick with 48.1% and Ashfield which has a higher pass rate of 57.8%.

Derby’s Practical Driving Test Centres

  • Alvaston, (Derby), Off Belmore Way, Alvaston, Derby DE21 7AY
  • Ashfield, (Derby), (wheelchair accessible), Ground Floor, Sherwood House, Off Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 5LA
  • Burton on Trent, (Derby), Wellington Park, Burton on Trent, Burton DE14 2TG
  • Chilwell, (Derby), Unit 24, Eldon Business Park, Eldron Road, Beeston NG9 6DZ
  • Colwick, (Derby), (wheelchair accessible) Private Road No 5, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham NG4 2JU
  • Loughborough, (Derby), Ark Business Centre, Gordon Road, Loughborough LE11 1JP
  • Watnall, (Derby), Driving Test Centre Watnall LGV, Main Road, Watnall NG16 1JF

Derby’s Theory Test Centres

  • Derby, (Derby), Unit 22, Ground Floor, Pullman Business Park, 3 Mallard Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8GX
  • Nottingham, (Derby), Suite 1C, First Floor, The Hub, 40 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DQ
  • Chesterfield, (Derby), Room 3, Ground Floor, The HQ Building, Boytorpe Road, Chesterfield S49 1HQ

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Derby– did you know?

  1. Florence Nightingale, a crusader for cleanliness in hospitals and nursing pioneer who saved hundreds of men’s lives in the Crimean War, spent her early years on a large estate in Derby.
  2. A new Museum of Making has been built on the same site as the world’s first factory, which was in Derby. The factory was the first successful silk throwing mill and stood on an island in the Derwent River.
  3. Lara Croft, archaeological tomb raider was invented in Derby by the now famous comic book artists, Liam Sharp. Liam missed out on having a street named after him, but his well-loved character, Lara has a road named after her in Derby.
  4. Derby Cathedral is home to the oldest set of ten bells in the world. The oldest was cast in 1520 during the reign of Henry the VIII and is still in use today!
  5. The famous 18th century painter, Joseph Wright came from Derby. His works are displayed in galleries right around the world but the largest collection of his work is found in Derby.
  6. It’s hard to believe, but the American fast food, the hot dog, was invented by Henry M Stevens in the 1800’s who came from Derby. He’s also credited with inventing the baseball scorecard and paper straws for drinking fizzy pop.
  7. Derby was first home to the Romans who built their fort on the high ground near Belper Road in Derby. From here, they were able to view across the River Derwent toward a line of forts built to protect the area from the native Saxons.
  8. The First English Astronomer Royal came from Derby. Born in 1646, John Flamsteed catalogued over 3,000 stars in English skies and was appointed as the King’s Astronomical Observer in 1675.
  9. Derby’s Arboretum inspired New York’s famous Central Park. Frederick Law Olmstead visited the 19-acre listed gardens in 1859 before incorporating some of Derby’s designs into his plans for central park.
  10. Prestigious car maker, Rolls Royce have over 200 different engines on display at their heritage centre in Derby.