Manual & Automatic Driving Lessons in Stevenage

We offer both manual and automatic driving lessons in Stevenage and the surrounding areas. All lessons take place in modern dual‑controlled cars, and your training is tailored to your individual pace, ensuring you learn safely, confidently and in a way that suits you.

Manual Driving Lesson Prices

£40.00

£60.00

£80.00

£390.00

Automatic Driving Lesson Prices

£40.00

£60.00

£80.00

£390.00

Driving Lessons in Stevenage

We have friendly, calm and approachable instructors based in Stevenage. They are experienced instructor with excellent results and reviews. We will take you through all the steps necessary to become a safe and confident driver, covering everything from the very basics all the way through to your driving test and beyond.

Our expert instructors will use the latest teaching methods to get you up and running in no time, and will be there to help you every step of the way.

Meet Our Stevenage Team

Julia

Stevenage & Hitchin
Manual Instructor
Ford Kuga

Brendan

Letchworth, Stevenage, Biggleswade, Hitchin & Shefford
Automatic Instructor
Honda Jazz

Trusted by Thousands of Learners

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our students have to say.

Tasha Little Passed January 2026 - Manual

My driving instructor was Julia and she is amazing, not only she was patient when teaching me but she is also the most caring person I have ever met! If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have passed with only 2 faults on my test. Thank you so much.

Madison Passed October 2025 - Automatic

I really enjoyed my driving lessons with Brendan. He is the best driving instructor ever! I wouldn't have been able to pass first time without him. I would recommend Brendan to anyone who wants to learn to drive in an automatic.

Sarra Downes - Her son Passed September 2025 - Manual

Julia you have been so amazing with Callum and given him the skills and confidence with his driving. You put him at ease from the very first lesson and we can't thank you enough for supporting him on this journey. If I could give you more than five stars, I would highly recommend you to everyone who wants to learn to drive. I wish you and your students every success.

Learning to Drive and going to test in Stevenage

Beginner learners will begin on quieter “nursery routes” to gain the foundation skills of driving, focusing on car control and observations locally. These roads tend to be wider and quieter, calmer residential streets—with simple junctions and predictable traffic—perfect for building early confidence in moving off, steering, basic manoeuvres and meeting oncoming vehicles safely.

As your skills develop, lessons naturally progress onto the busier environments where there is greater challenge and where situations are more unpredictable. Once you build your confidence, you’ll spend much of your driving lessons driving to larger towns with greater levels of difficulty to prepare you for your driving test and driving beyond the test. Stevenage has its own test centre, some opt for Letchworth.

Local Driving areas Stevenage

Most driving tests begin around Drapers Way and Primett Road before moving to key local routes such as Lytton Way, Fairlands Way, Gunnels Wood Road, and Six Hills Way. These roads often have higher speed limits and require good lane discipline, clear signalling, and effective forward planning.

A standout feature of Stevenage test routes is the large number of roundabouts and mini‑roundabouts, including multi‑exit junctions where early lane positioning and strong observation are essential. Routes regularly switch between faster distributor roads and quieter residential areas in places like Bedwell, Chells, Broadwater, and the Old Town, where narrow roads, parked vehicles, and busy junctions test control and awareness. One‑way systems and town‑centre roads may also be included before returning to the test centre.

Stevenage Driving Test Centre –

3 Drapers Way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3DT

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours will I need before being ready to take the practical test?

This is a difficult question for us to answer, as all students will learn at their own pace. The national average is around 45 hours of tuition with an instructor. Although this is a statistic published by the DVSA and we have found that these figures can vary greatly from one learner to the next. Some students will learn a lot quicker, whilst others may take longer.

Do you offer any discount?

Yes, we offer block booking discounts on our regular lesson prices. If you buy a block of 10 hours you will receive a discount.

Do I need my provisional licence before I can book my first lesson?

Yes you will need to have received your provisional licence before booking your first driving lesson. If a lesson is booked in with an instructor and you do not have your licence, the lesson cannot go ahead. By law, we need to see your licence on your very first lesson.

Do I need to pass my theory before I can start my driving lessons?

No, you can start your lessons at any time, and you do not have to have passed your theory test before you start your practical lessons. We offer access to the Theory Test Pro Programme for all our learners. Many of our learners have found revising for the theory while having practical lessons actually helps them understand aspects of the theory better. We would recommend that you study your theory whilst taking your practical driving lessons.

Can I choose my driving instructor?

Yes, if you have any preference at all on who you would like to learn with, please let us know, and we will do everything we can to try and fit you into their diary as quickly as possible.

What will my first lesson consist of?

Your first lesson will be based on your current level of ability. Generally, if you have never driven before, your instructor will drive you to a suitable location to ensure your safety whilst getting used to the car. This might be in a car park or on a quiet road. You will then go through with your instructor setting the car up so that you are comfortable and in the correct position to drive, your instructor will then explain some of the basic controls of the car. We aim to get everybody driving on their first lesson, the focus being on moving off and stopping safely. Depending on the length of the lesson and your previous knowledge/experience you may start looking at gears and junctions too.

Will my lessons be at the same time every week?

This depends on your diary and the instructor’s diary, for example many of our learners who study have week 1 & week 2 timetables. This means they need a different lesson time or day each week. Our instructors will do their best to accommodate your availability each week to ensure you receive a weekly lesson.