Pay As You Go Driving Lessons
Select this option if you want to pay as you go for your driving lessons.
Generally, this would consist of 1 or 2 lessons per week.
£35.00 per hour
Pass N Go • Derby
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Intensive Driving Courses
Select this option for our intensive courses including our unique Pass N One Week Courses.
Training courses are planned out intensively over 1-4 weeks leading up to a pre-booked test date.
You'll book the intensive course first, then book your driving test. Once a test date has been secured, and you've communicated the test date to Pass N Go, all your training sessions will be planned, this happens around 6-8 weeks prior to your test date.
If you haven't passed your theory test yet, once you buy the course, you can purchase a theory test separately from us and we'll book that for you first, then, after that has been passed, we'll plan your course. Intensive courses have a higher pass rate due to the nature of compacting your training into a shorter timeframe allowing you to retain more information between training sessions.
You'll book the intensive course first, then book your driving test. Once a test date has been secured, and you've communicated the test date to Pass N Go, all your training sessions will be planned, this happens around 6-8 weeks prior to your test date.
If you haven't passed your theory test yet, once you buy the course, you can purchase a theory test separately from us and we'll book that for you first, then, after that has been passed, we'll plan your course. Intensive courses have a higher pass rate due to the nature of compacting your training into a shorter timeframe allowing you to retain more information between training sessions.
From Only £559.00
Block Booking Special Offers
Select this option to get a driving lesson discount. Block bookings are completed like pay as you go driving lessons, generally 1 or 2 lessons per week. The difference being, you pay up front for your lessons as a bulk booking and receive a discount for this.
Offers From Only £340.00
Learning to Drive in Derby
Learning to drive in Derby means learning to stay organised under pressure.
Lessons focus on planning ahead, holding lanes correctly, and maintaining
steady control in busy traffic.
Our DVSA-approved instructors teach across Derby city centre, Allestree,
Chaddesden, Littleover, Alvaston, Oakwood, and Spondon.
Manual and automatic driving lessons are available.
Lesson times fit around work, college, and shift patterns.
Why Derby Builds Structured Drivers
Derby test routes reward consistency and early decision-making.
Your driving lessons will prepare you for:
- Busy urban routes with frequent junctions
- Multi-lane ring roads requiring early positioning
- Signal-controlled junctions with heavy traffic flow
- Residential driving with limited space
- Independent driving using signs or sat-nav
Examiners expect calm progress and clear lane discipline.
Manual or Automatic Driving Lessons?
Manual and automatic lessons are available in Derby.
Manual lessons suit learners who want full licence flexibility
and strong control on varied urban roads.
Automatic lessons reduce workload in stop-start traffic and
help learners focus on planning and positioning.
Your DVSA-Approved Instructors
All instructors are fully qualified and experienced with Derby test routes.
Where possible, you stay with the same instructor throughout to keep progress
clear and consistent.
Lessons suit:
- Complete beginners
- Part-trained learners
- Test-ready learners
- Nervous drivers
- Drivers returning after time away
About Driving Lessons in Derby
Driving in Derby – What to Expect
Driving in Derby is structured but demanding.
Roads are wide in places and tight in others. Lanes change quickly,
and traffic builds near the city centre, ring roads, and retail areas.
Learners must manage lane discipline, speed control, and positioning
under steady pressure. Decisions need to be made early and followed
through cleanly.
Key Derby Driving Challenges
City centre routes
Frequent junctions, traffic lights, and lane changes require early planning
and steady progress.
Ring road sections
Multi-lane layouts change quickly. Late lane decisions are a common cause
of test faults.
Large signal-controlled junctions
Hesitation on green lights or poor positioning is closely assessed.
Residential streets
Parked vehicles narrow roads quickly. Clearance, patience, and observation
matter.
Dual carriageway outskirts
Speed discipline and safe joining and exiting are tested.
Driving Test Centres in and near Derby
Results are as of August 2025 · Source: DVSA Test Centre Pass Rate Report
Derby (Alvaston) Driving Test Centre
Address
Off Belmore Way, Alvaston, Derby, DE21 7AY
Off Belmore Way, Alvaston, Derby, DE21 7AY
Pass Rate
51.3%
51.3%
Disabled Access
Yes (Wheelchair accessible entrance and toilets)
Yes (Wheelchair accessible entrance and toilets)
Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre
Address
Wellington Park, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2TG
Wellington Park, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2TG
Pass Rate
54.0%
54.0%
Disabled Access
Yes (Full disabled access and facilities available)
Yes (Full disabled access and facilities available)
Nottingham (Watnall) Driving Test Centre
Address
Main Road, Watnall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1JF
Main Road, Watnall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1JF
Pass Rate
48.9%
48.9%
Disabled Access
Yes (Full disabled access provided)
Yes (Full disabled access provided)
Select Your Hours
10 Hour Intensive Driving Course
£559.00
20 Hour Intensive Driving Course
£879.00
30 Hour Intensive Driving Course
£1,209.00
40 Hour Intensive Driving Course
£1,539.00
40 Hour Express 1 Week Intensive Driving Course
£1,694.00
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10 Hour Block Booking Deal
£340.00
10 Hour Block Booking Deal
£340.00
Beginner Only
15 Hour Block Booking Deal
£510.00
15 Hour Block Booking Deal
£510.00
Beginner Only
20 Hour Block Booking Deal
£660.00
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20 Hour Block Booking Deal
£660.00
Beginner Only
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Become A Driving Instructor in Derby
For those looking to develop a career with long-term potential, driving instruction can offer a rewarding combination of flexibility, independence and professional growth. Pass N Go provides driving instructor training in Derby, helping people gain the skills and knowledge needed to work towards a successful future in the industry.
Our training programme focuses on helping trainees build confidence through a blend of practical experience and structured learning. With access to coaching sessions, digital learning resources and support from supportive training mentors, you’ll be able to develop your abilities while progressing through each stage of the qualification process.
Many people choose driving instruction because it offers an opportunity to create a career that works around their goals and lifestyle. Whether you’re considering a complete career change or simply exploring new opportunities, our programme provides a structured route towards developing a valuable skillset and a rewarding profession.
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