Intensive driving courses in Edlington

Sort the theory test out first

The practical test cannot be booked until you hold a theory test pass, and on an intensive course the practical is booked for you as part of the package. Getting the theory done beforehand keeps everything moving. Book it through GOV.UK.

The theory test has two parts. The first is 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 43 right. The second is hazard perception, which shows you 14 video clips and needs a score of 44 out of a possible 75. Once you have passed, the certificate stays valid for two years, which gives you plenty of room to plan your course.

Your free assessment drive

Every Alma intensive course begins with an assessment drive that costs nothing. Your instructor collects you in Edlington and starts wherever suits your experience. A complete beginner might stay around Howbeck Drive and Highbury Vale, while someone who has driven before might head straight onto Edlington Lane and Broomhouse Lane.

From that drive we work out how many hours you are likely to need and how to spread them. Only then do we give you a price, because a fixed package would either rush you or waste your money. Our everyday lesson rates are on the prices page.

How a week of lessons might run

Every course is planned around the learner, but a typical week for someone starting from scratch in Edlington could look something like this:

• Early days. The controls and moving off on the quieter streets. Junctions come next, then the older avenues such as Tait Avenue and Roberts Road, where parked cars teach you to judge gaps.
• Building up. Edlington Lane from the Co-op to Warmsworth Halt, with buses to plan around, followed by Broomhouse Lane into Balby.
• Bigger roads. The A630 through Warmsworth and Balby into Doncaster for roundabouts and lane changes. All of the reversing exercises are covered too.
• Test preparation. Longer drives on the Armthorpe side of the city, on roads like the ones you will meet near the test centre, along with independent driving using a sat nav.
• The finish. A mock test, a final polish of anything still weak, then your practical test.

Someone who already has some experience may cover the same ground in fewer days. Your instructor adjusts the plan as you go.

Who an intensive course suits in Edlington

Intensive training works best for people who can commit several hours a day. In Edlington that often means:

• Sixth formers at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy using the summer holidays.
• Shift workers who can line up a block of days off in a row.
• Anyone who needs to drive for a new job, especially one that is awkward to reach by bus.
• Learners who stopped partway through lessons and want to get over the line.

If you can only spare an hour or two a week, regular lessons are usually a better fit. You can always switch to a more intensive pattern once your test date gets closer.

Getting through long lesson days

Several hours of driving in a day is tiring, so we build in proper breaks. A short stop by Martinwells Lake, the old Brick Pond that once supplied clay for Yorkshire Main's bricks, is a good way to clear your head between sessions. Drink plenty of water, get a good night's sleep and tell your instructor if your concentration is fading.

A mock driving test in Edlington near the end of the course shows how ready you are. Read more about how we run courses on the main intensive driving courses page, compare intensive driving courses in Rossington, or go back to driving lessons in Edlington.

Intensive driving courses in Edlington: your questions

How much does an intensive course in Edlington cost?

We price each course after the free assessment drive, because the number of hours depends on your current level. Once we have seen you drive, we will explain the recommended hours and the cost before you commit. Standard lesson rates are on our prices page.

Will you book my practical test for me?

Yes. The practical test is booked as part of the intensive course. You must have passed your theory test first. Anyone without a pass yet should book and pass it before the course starts.

Can I fit an intensive course around shifts?

Often, yes. Tell us your shift pattern when you call and we will look at how to group lessons into your days off. The assessment drive helps us plan a sensible spread of hours.