Your Questions, Answered

  • See appropriate section list above

  • Availability changes all the time as pupils pass. Please use the contact form and we will respond to you to confirm what availability we have and when lessons could start..

  • Please enquire using the contact form and we will be happy to quote for your lessons.

    We believe our driving lessons provide excellent value for money but most importantly so do our pupils.

  • We can be contacted in various ways;

    1/ Our preferred method and the quickest is to use the contact form above

    2/ By telephone on 07513469642

    3/ Whatapp

    4/ Facebook Messenger

    5/ Text on 075134696742

  • All lessons are booked in repeat weekly blocks.

    We guarantee a lesson each week so you learn much quicker. This is subject to pre-arranged holidays, instructor sickness and other pupils having tests.

  • Learning to drive is one of the biggest milestones in your life — and choosing the right instructor can make all the difference. We encourage you to read the reviews on facebook and google for Aberdrive School of Motoring and you will see why we are highly recommended by our previous pupils.

    We don’t just teach you how to pass your test… we teach you how to drive confidently for life.

    What sets Aberdrive apart is our client-centred approach. Every lesson is tailored to you — your pace, your experience, and your goals. Whether you’re a complete beginner or close to test standard, we adapt the lesson so you always feel challenged, supported, and in control of your progress.

    We focus on real understanding, not just routines. Instead of memorising actions, you’ll learn why you’re doing things — helping you make safe, independent decisions on the road long after you’ve passed.

    At Aberdrive, we also create a calm, positive learning environment. No pressure, no judgement — just clear coaching, encouragement, and honest feedback so you always know how you’re doing and what to work on next.

    We’re proud to have a consistently extremely high first-time pass rate, but we never teach just to the minimum standard needed to pass a test. Our lessons are delivered to a much higher standard, ensuring you become a safe, confident driver for life, not just someone who can get through a driving test.

    Most importantly, we’re invested in your success. We don’t just aim for a test pass — we aim to help you become a safe, confident, and capable driver for life.

    If you want driving lessons that are personalised, supportive, and genuinely effective, Aberdrive is the right choice for you.

  • For many young people, learning to drive in an automatic car is simply the smarter, more modern choice.

    Automatic cars are easier to learn in, as there’s no clutch or gear changes to worry about. This means you can focus fully on what really matters — awareness, decision-making, and staying safe on the road. As a result, most learners progress faster and with less stress.

    They’re also ideal for building confidence early on. Without the added pressure of stalling, hill starts, or juggling gears in busy traffic, learners tend to feel more relaxed and in control from the very beginning.

    With the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles, which are all automatic, learning this way prepares you for the future of driving. The UK government has confirmed that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be phased out from 2030, with all new cars required to be zero-emission by 2035 (). This means automatic vehicles will soon become the standard, not the exception.

    While a manual licence allows you to drive both manual and automatic cars, the reality is that many young drivers will only ever drive automatics — especially as the industry moves rapidly toward electric vehicles.

    Ultimately, learning in an automatic allows you to become a safe, confident driver more quickly, while also preparing you for the future of driving — not the past.