fully qualified driving instructor

DERBY DRIVING ACADEMY

Welcome to Derby Driving Academy.

Our fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), Simon, has been teaching people in and around Derby to drive for over 17 years. We pride ourselves on being friendly, professional and reliable. Our teaching skills allow you to learn driving techniques and skills on the road to keep you and others safe whilst making you a confident driver.

A little bit about us...

We have a high first time pass rate and offer competitive prices with no hidden costs (view our prices). We offer single or block bookings with a pay as you go system making it more affordable for you.

Please navigate the rest of the site for other useful information. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Have you had a bad experience?

Are you tired of doing the same routes over and over again and driving round in circles, literally? Does your instructor cancel on you last minute or doesn’t even show up? Is your instructor making personal calls whilst teaching or making random supermarket trips whilst leaving you sat in the car?

If the answer is yes, then Derby Driving Academy is the answer for you. Learning to drive is an expensive commitment so you should expect high quality tuition and consistency.

Happy Customers

Don't take our word for it - read our testimonials!

Rio Mickelover

"You will be very lucky to learn with Simon, he is dedicated to setting out high standards, putting you at ease from the minute you meet him and remained professional at all times. You will always have a laugh too which was a massive plus for me as I needed to be able to have a laugh to make me want to continue learning to drive."

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Mia Mickelover

"Simon is mint he is someone who makes you feel very comfortable while learning to drive, he also isn’t too serious and makes you feel very relaxed. However he can be serious when needed. He is a top man 10/10."

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Zoya Littleover

"Simon is the best instructor I've had. He's straight to the point, a lovely and friendly person who makes the lessons enjoyable and his teaching method helped me gain confidence a lot quicker. Would definitely recommend him :)"

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Ahsan Littleover

"Honestly Simon is the best instructor one could ask for. He had me ready quickly for my test and improved my driving ability efficiently whilst making me feel comfortable on the lessons. Was a memorable experience and will recommend to everyone. 10/10 👌 "

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Jaya Littleover

"My driving instructor provided an exceptional learning experience. Their patient and thorough teaching style made me feel confident behind the wheel. Clear explanations, constructive feedback, and a calm demeanour created a positive environment, ensuring I gained valuable skills. Simon is an amazing instructor and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a top-notch driving education. "

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