Answers to the questions we’re asked most about lessons, booking, paying and tests.
These driving lessons FAQs answer the questions we’re asked most often. Tap a question to see the answer. If yours isn’t here, just get in touch.
We teach manual lessons only. Once you pass in a manual car, you can drive both manual and automatic cars. Read manual or automatic: which should you learn in?
Every lesson lasts 2 hours, so you have time to warm up, learn something new and then practise it properly.
A 2 hour lesson is £80. Alternatively, our 10 hour package is £380, which saves you £20.
Yes. Every lesson is one to one, so the whole lesson is about you.
Yes. If you like, we can pick you up from home, school or work.
We cover Borehamwood, Colney Heath, Elstree, Harpenden, Hatfield, London Colney, Radlett, St Albans and Shenley.
We teach from the age of 17. You’ll also need a valid provisional driving licence before your first lesson.
Everyone is different, so there’s no set number. Read how many driving lessons do you need? for what affects it.
Yes. In fact, one of our instructors has completed the Driving Test Nerves Specialist Workshop run by Diane Hall of L of a Way 2 Pass. So we can help with nerves during lessons and on test day. Read nervous about learning to drive?
Book through our website or call us on 0800 048 7098.
Once you’re learning with us, you can book extra lessons as well as your regular slot. Just use the ‘Gaps’ feature in the Total Drive app.
You can pay through the Total Drive app, by credit card or PayPal, or by bank transfer. Payment is due 48 hours before your lesson.
Please give us at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or move a lesson. Otherwise, we charge the full price of the lesson. Also, if you haven’t arrived or contacted us within 15 minutes, we cancel the lesson and charge for it. See our terms and conditions.
Yes. If you stop having lessons, we’ll refund any money left in your account, with no charge. This is our No Quibble Refund Guarantee.
Our pupils take their tests at St Albans or Borehamwood test centre.
No. Instead, we teach you to drive safely on any road, so you’re ready wherever the examiner takes you. Read driving test tips for St Albans and Borehamwood.
Yes. We charge your test as a standard 2 hour lesson, at £80, even if it runs over 2 hours.
First, we give you a mock test before your real one. Then we go through the DVSA’s Ready to Pass? checklist together. See are you ready to pass?
You do. Since May 2026, only learners can book, change or cancel their own test. However, we’ll help you choose a date when you’re likely to be ready. See the booking rules on GOV.UK.
Yes. Our refresher lessons are for anyone who has passed but wants more confidence, for example on motorways or after a break from driving.
Yes. We’re also registered to teach Pass Plus. Read Pass Plus: is it worth it?
Yes. See Become a Driving Instructor for our training packages.
If these driving lessons FAQs don’t answer it, call us on 0800 048 7098. Or, if you prefer, send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.
A 2 hour lesson is £80, or save £20 with our 10 hour package for £380. We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
