Intensive driving courses in Finningley

Why village learners choose an intensive course

Finningley has bus links towards Doncaster and Bawtry, but a full licence gives you far more freedom for shift work and college, as well as evenings out. That is why learners here often look at a concentrated course, especially if they have a job starting or a summer free before college begins again.

An intensive course means several hours of driving a day over a short period. It is hard work, and it suits people who can clear their diary and stay focused. If that sounds like too much, regular weekly lessons with a block booking reach the same goal at a gentler pace.

Step one: the free assessment drive

Your instructor picks you up from home in Finningley and you drive together for a while. Complete beginners stay on the quiet closes off Station Road. Learners with some experience may head out along the A614 towards Blaxton or across the level crossing, so the instructor can see how you cope with real traffic.

From that drive we work out how many hours you are likely to need, and the price is set then. Our standard rates are on the prices page, and the main intensive driving courses page explains how courses are put together.

Step two: theory first, then the practical test

The practical test cannot be booked without a theory test pass, so sort that out early. Book through GOV.UK and sit it at Doncaster's theory centre in Fraser House on Netherhall Road, in the city centre. Let us know your theory date when you contact us.

With the theory done, your practical test is booked as part of the course at the Shaw Wood Business Park test centre on the Armthorpe side of Doncaster. We then plan the course so the last few days build towards that date.

A sample week from Finningley

The real plan depends on your assessment, but a five-day course for someone with a little experience might look something like this.

1. Day one: control and confidence on the closes near Elm Drive and around The Green, then junctions onto Doncaster Road and Wroot Road.
2. Day two: the A614 north to the Blaxton roundabout, with repeated stops at the level crossing and plenty of gear or speed control.
3. Day three: Auckley and the Great Yorkshire Way, working on lane choice at the Hurst Lane roundabout and Parrots Corner.
4. Day four: the drive through Branton and Old Cantley towards Armthorpe, practising independent driving with a sat nav.
5. Day five: reversing exercises and an emergency stop in the morning, followed by a full mock test before the real thing.

Breaks are built in, because concentration drops after a long stint at the wheel.

Who an intensive course suits

• Students at New College Doncaster or university, using the long summer break.
• Shift workers who can block out several free days together.
• New starters whose job needs a licence by a set date.
• Returning learners who had lessons before and want to finish the job.

Before your test, a mock driving test from Finningley shows how close you are. Learners in the next village can book intensive driving courses in Auckley. For everything else, see our driving lessons in Finningley page.

Intensive driving courses in Finningley: your questions

How quickly could I pass with an intensive course in Finningley?

It depends on your starting point and on test availability. After the free assessment we will give you a realistic course length, then book the test as part of it. We would rather be honest about timing than promise a date we cannot keep.

Can I take an intensive course in an automatic?

Yes. We run intensive courses in manual and automatic cars. Automatic learners often need fewer hours because there is no clutch, which can make a short course more achievable.

What if I already have a theory pass?

That is ideal. Tell us when you passed, because a theory pass is valid for two years. With it already in hand, we can book your practical test as soon as your course plan is agreed.

Will I drive on the motorway during an intensive course?

Motorway driving is not part of the practical test, but learners can drive on motorways with an approved driving instructor in a dual controlled car. If time allows and you want it, we can include a short stretch of the M18.