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What lessons are going to best suit your learning requirements?
Your first step to saving time and money is by choosing the right driving lessons. If you are unsure, don't worry, we'll guide you anyway. It's just that we can't see the point of you taking beginner lessons if you don't need them.
Beginners
Get your driving lessons off to a flying start
Part Trained
Bypass beginner lessons if you 're experienced
Driving Test Rescue
Correcting your errors for a fast pass
Confidence Building
Feel safe, comfortable and in control, if you already have passed
Automatic Lessons
Forget the gears, and save time and money with our automatic driving lessons.
We can teach you to drive using British sign language.
Why Do Learner Drivers Prefer To Pass Their Test With Us?
WE TOOK OUR INFORMATION FROM OVER 600 OUTSTANDING REVIEWS
Very High 1st Time Pass Rate
Excess Learning System
Risk Free Guarantee
Customer Reviews Recommendations
Instructors Know The Test Routes
Local Reputation
Quality of Teaching
Patience of Instructors
Friendliness of Instructors
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What People Say About Us
Jamie Kent,
Ferndown
Jodie O’Donoghue,
Bournemouth
“The most important thing for me when choosing Independent Driving was a calm driving instructor who taught me in an automatic car.
I passed my test first time today with Hamish at Independent Driving School. I had previously tried manual with another firm and found it very stressful, so I was looking for automatic lessons with a calm instructor as I was very nervous.
Hamish was brilliant. He was always calm and made me feel completely at ease driving even if I made a mistake. He would explain things very clearly and to the point, so I always knew what to do and he was very supportive in building confidence on the road.
Although nervous for my test, I had previously practiced everything with Hamish beforehand, so I knew exactly what to do and the roads we went to. I would highly recommend Hamish as a driving instructor.”
Ferndown
“The most important thing for me when choosing Independent Driving was having someone understand that I was a very nervous learner with little confidence in myself.
Matt at Independent Driving Bournemouth is a phenomenal instructor. After putting off learning to drive for many years I came to Matt and thanks to his total professionalism and utmost care every lesson, I believed in myself after my very first lesson and quickly grew confidence.
Matt always calmed me down and we worked on effective ways to overcome challenging situations. Matt would always turn a struggle or a ‘negative’ into something positive, which I found very helpful for maintaining and improving my confidence. I particularly found our reflective logs very helpful, as this inspired me to work on parts where I struggled or wanted to develop. I also found Matt’s diagrams on his iPad very useful. As a visual learner, this helped me to remember the steps required to safely execute manoeuvres.
On the day of my exam, I was nowhere near as nervous as I thought I would have been, and that is all down to Matt."
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Fully qualified and approved driving instructors ready to get you driving.
ADAM PARKER
Driving School Co-Owner
“I’m writing this review to thank Adam for all his efforts and hard work in helping me to pass my driving test. Initially, I went to the AA for my lessons and failed massively. I was really upset and switched to Adam. After my first lesson I realised how much money I had actually wasted previously. Adam thanks for helping me pass.
Syed Farhan Shah.
CHRISSY HUDSON
Driving School Co-Owner
“Chrissy is a fantastic instructor and made me feel super comfortable (with lots of laughs and jokes in-between), especially being nervous about driving in the first place. I'm a whole different person compared to my first lesson and passing my test.” Jenni Williams.
MATT HITT
Approved Driving Instructor
“I had Matt as a driving instructor who was calming, encouraging and ensured he explained everything in a way that I would understand. Going with Independent Driving is definitely worth the money, Matt ensured he picked up on all the little details that needed improvement to ensure I could work on them to pass first time." Sophie Fletcher
KAREN BREWER
Approved Driving Instructor
“I was quite an anxious driver due to a lack of confidence and setbacks I had faced with my previous instructor, but Karen helped me to become more secure in my driving ability. When my test came, Karen helped me to stay calm and made me prepared, which settled my nerves. With Karen's support I passed on my first attempt which didn't feel reachable with my previous instructor.” Chloe Jenkin.
HAMISH GREEN
Approved Driving Instructor
“As someone who had been dreading learning to drive but needed to do it out of necessity, I found my entire outlook on driving changed as I became more competent and confident as the weeks progressed. I am eternally grateful to Hamish and Independent Driving School for giving me the ability and freedom I now have.” Chris Elliot.
NEIL JOHNSTON
Approved Driving Instructor
“My driving progressed massively from the start, all down to the knowledge and help Neil gave me with explanations and diagrams. He has helped me build up my confidence on the road and I have now passed my test first time! I would definitely recommend Neil and Independent Driving, I had a great experience! Thank you so much!” Hannah Lyness.
NEIL CARLTON
Approved Driving Instructor
“I just passed my driving test after lessons with Neil from Independent Driving School. Having had 3 previous driving instructors, Neil was always so calm and helpful, he taught me more than any of my past instructors had and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my test. As someone with anxiety I would 100% recommend learning with Neil and Independent Driving School!” Emily Flower.
MARTIN EMPSOM
Approved Driving Instructor
“Martin was able to completely turn my chances of passing my impending test around in just 3 short weeks and suffice to say he got me through first time. I couldn’t be happier with the service I got.”
Harvey Zimmer.
JASON CLARK
Approved Driving Instructor
“Jason has given my son the confidence, encouragement, guidance and support to help him pass his driving test first time! Jason is a kind and gentle person with a great personality who goes above and beyond for his students and helps them feel at ease. We will be booking with Jason again in the future. ” Parent of Ethan Smart.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, we do.
In fact, we offer an industry-leading 10 Star Promise and I will offer you a refund on EVERY lesson you take unless you are delighted with both the tuition and the service you receive.
You can access full details of the 10 Star Promise by clicking the ‘Learn More’ Button at the top of this page.
Please click the ‘Lesson Prices’ button at the top of the page.
Yes we do.
Please click the ‘Lesson Prices’ at the top of the page for full lesson pricing details.
We find that taking a 2-hour lesson every week, proves to be the most successful strategy for most students or 90 minutes. You will learn far more for your money and you will also be test ready sooner. You will have a decent amount of condensed learning in one go with time to digest and be focused for your next lesson.
Sometimes students think that they would be unable to concentrate for a period of two hours, but this is why we would ‘chunk’ your lessons and break up the two hour slot to cover several topics, just as they do in the school curriculum to keep the learning fresh and focused.
Taking a regular weekly lesson has proven success as it provides continuity, the retention of knowledge and it will reduce your learning period. We will aim to offer you a regular lesson slot that you can book in advance and keep from the time you commence your lessons until you pass your test.
You will also be able to book more than one lesson slot per week should you wish to reduce your learning period and be test ready sooner. (Subject to instructor availability)
It really depends on when you will be available to take your lessons.
If you would like to contact us by using one of the methods towards the top of this website with the days and times you are available, we will check and get back to you ASAP.
Yes, we do, but it will depend on the circumstances.
Our instructors do not pretend to be experts, some of them have experience with certain disabilities. The best advice I can give is to contact our customer services and discuss your requirements, so they can attempt to match a suitable instructor.
Yes, we do offer lessons on the weekends, but they are extremely popular and subject to availability.
It’s almost impossible to know until you begin your tuition.
The DVSA suggest that the average is around 46 hours, but we find that most of our students are test ready much sooner. It really does depend on the individual, but our recommendation is to book ten hours of lessons and once completed, you will have a much better idea of the number of lessons you will need.
We will always pick you up at your preferred location. That could be from College, your home, work or anywhere else you choose. We will also drop you off at your preferred location.
Yes we do have female instructors.
That is a very good question.
Most people wrongly assume that all driving instructors are the same!
I have produced several videos on this website to help you make the correct decision, avoid costly mistakes and to avoid being one of the 30% of local learners that feel the need to change their driving instructor before test day.
Please check out the main video on this page ‘How To Choose Your Driving Instructor’. You will be glad that you did!
We are very proud of our 1st time pass rate and our instructors deserve a lot of credit for their hard work. It’s impossible to give the exact % as we have tests almost every day and it will continually change.
Checking out the main video on this page ‘How To Choose Your Instructor’ will help you make the correct decision and avoid the costly mistakes that force over 30% of all local learners to change their instructor before reaching test day.
We are highly recommended
Independent Driving Top Rated Driving Lessons in Dorset.
If you’re looking for a Professional Driving School that comes highly recommended with a particularly high first time pass rate we are the school for you. Independent Driving serves the county of Dorset bringing you the highly trained driving instructors you need to pass your practical driving test.
About our driving instructors
We are able to offer both male and female instructors with a wide variety of levels of experience. However, all bring the very latest teaching methods and techniques to the table.
Our highly popular “money back guarantee” gives learners or those taking some refresher lessons the opportunity to see if we are suitable for their needs. We can offer a discount for booking lessons in blocks of 10 hours. *Terms and conditions apply
Excellent Pass Rate
As mentioned in our opening paragraph we are particularly proud of our first time pass rate which is considerably above the national average. What is our secret? We have a proven system that ensures that our driving instructors follow our best practice guidelines & procedures.
Our structured system will feature a complete plan of action broken down for you so you can see where you are up to with regard to your progress within the driving school syllabus & what you need to do to get to the level where you are ready to take your test.
Saving Time And £££
We do encourage practice with family & friends provided it is used in a way that will assist & improve your driving abilities ready for your next lessons. Ideally you would practice the areas that have been highlighted for you on your reflective log so as to reduce the length of time you need to cover them in your actual lessons.
For example if you are struggling with your bay park manoeuvre then it would make sense to go somewhere quite & practice as often as you can whilst out with friends & family. Once you can demonstrate you are able to carry out the procedure confidently & error free then your instructor will then move you on to the next step of the syllabus.
However if your instructor thinks you need more practice you will continue where you left off until you have mastered it. This example demonstrates the importance of using your practice time wisely.
You should ensure that you complete your theory examination as quickly as possible. This will benefit you as it gives you a better understanding of the practical side. It will also allow for your instructor to book you in for your test as soon as you are ready without any unnecessary delays.
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