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Ayodeji Ajibesin
“First time pass with Drive Base!! Will definitely recommend as Zee is a nice instructor who came a long way for every lesson and I’m glad it paid off in the end.”
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Driving Lessons in Nottingham
Learn at your own pace. Drive with confidence. Start your journey today
Manual and automatic driving lessons across Nottingham for complete beginners, partially experienced learners, and those looking for refresher lessons. Whether you’re nervous, anxious, or simply want to build your confidence, we’ve got you covered.
Manual & Automatic
Choose the lesson style that suits you.
Door-to-Door Pickup
Collected from home, work or uni.
Flexible Lesson Times
Evenings and weekends available.
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DVSA
Approved instructors
170+
Students taught
92%
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Why DriveBase
Learn to drive with the best
Highly professional, calm and DVSA-approved instructors in Nottingham and the surrounding areas.
DriveBase School of Motoring Nottingham is a trusted and well-established driving school, backed by a team of highly qualified and experienced instructors. We provide high-quality driving tuition to help learners build confidence, develop safe driving skills, and prepare successfully for their driving test. Our services include intensive driving courses, automatic and manual driving lessons, as well as Pass Plus training.
Our friendly, patient, and highly experienced instructors are dedicated to helping every learner succeed. Using modern teaching methods and a personalised approach, we tailor each lesson to suit individual needs, building the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to become a safe and responsible driver for life.
Our Courses
Quality driving lessons tailored to your needs
Intensive Courses
Manual or Automatic
Fast-track your driving with our intensive courses, built around your test date.
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Manual Lessons
Learn in a Manual Car
Gain full control and confidence with our manual lessons, and a licence for any car.
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Automatic Lessons
Learn in an Automatic Car
Smooth, simple and stress-free learning with our automatic lessons.
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Intensive courses available for both manual and automatic
Great for test preparation, confidence & quick progress
DVSA approved instructors
Fully qualified & experienced
Nottingham & surrounding areas
Local knowledge you can trust
Friendly, patient & professional
Supportive learning every step of the way
High pass rate & happy learners
Real results from real learners
Safe driving today, better drivers for life
Get in Touch
Book your first lesson
Send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 07411 219977
Our Lessons
Automatic or Manual
Both taught to the same standard. If you are not sure which is right for you, give us a call and we will talk it through.
Manual Lessons
Full control and a full licence. Drive any car, anywhere, with no restriction once you pass.
From £34 / hour
View PackagesAutomatic Lessons
Smooth, simple and stress-free. Perfect for city driving and for building learner confidence.
From £38 / hour
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Flexible Lesson Times
Nottingham & Surrounding Areas
Friendly, Calm & Professional
The DriveBase Zero Hero
Passing your test is an achievement. Passing with zero faults is something else entirely.
A zero-fault pass means the examiner could not identify a single mistake throughout the entire test. It is extremely rare and never happens by chance. Our Zero Heroes are the strongest proof of the quality and consistency of our teaching.
8Zero Heroes and counting
Meet the Zero Heroes
0 faultsJosephine
First time pass, zero faults
“I had a great learning experience with Zee at drivebase school of motoring. He is a patient, detailed, and thorough instructor who corrected my bad driving habits and helped build my confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive. Thanks to his excellent guidance, I passed with no driving faults!”
0 faultsYasir
First time pass, zero faults
“I’m extremely grateful to Mr Zeeshan and DriveBase School of Motoring for helping me pass my driving test on the first attempt — and that too without any minor faults! With just a couple of lessons, without wasting any time, just proper tips and solid guidance that actually worked for me. He really boosts your confidence and makes you feel test-ready in no time. calm, professional, and very clear, making everything easy to understand. Highly recommend! 🚗💯”
How It Works
Getting started takes one phone call
01
Get in touch
Call or message us. Tell us where you are up to, whether that is complete beginner or halfway there already.
02
Book your lessons
Pick a time that works around your job, studies or family. Pay as you go or save with a block booking.
03
Start driving
We pick you up from home, work or uni. First lesson starts somewhere quiet, at your pace.
First Time Passes
Meet some of our recent students
A few of our most recent students who passed on their first attempt.
First Time Pass
Dan Oke
“First time pass with 2 driving faults. Zee is just the best driving instructor.”
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Ayaan Hussain
“First time pass with only two driving faults with DriveBase School of Motoring. Incredible instructor, friendly and relaxed.”
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, just call and ask.
How many driving lessons will I need?
It varies with every learner. The DVSA suggests around 45 hours of professional tuition alongside private practice, but plenty of our students pass in less. After your first lesson we will give you an honest estimate based on how you drive, and we will keep reviewing it as you progress.
Do you teach automatic as well as manual?
Yes. We teach both manual and automatic. Automatic tends to suit learners who want to pass sooner or who find clutch control stressful, and it is a popular choice with nervous drivers.
I am a nervous driver. Can you help?
Absolutely, and it is what our students mention most often in their reviews. First lessons start on quiet residential roads and we move at your pace, never faster than you are comfortable with.
What happens in the first lesson?
We pick you up from home, work or university, check your provisional licence and eyesight, then head somewhere quiet. You will get to grips with the controls, moving off and stopping. No pressure, and no assumption that you have driven before.
I passed a while ago. Can I have refresher lessons?
Yes. Plenty of our students already hold a licence but have not driven in years, or have lost confidence after a break or a knock. Refresher lessons start wherever you actually are, with no assumptions and no judgement, and you can book as few or as many as you need.
Do you offer Pass Plus?
Yes, we are a Pass Plus provider. Pass Plus is the post-test course covering motorways, dual carriageways, night driving and all weather conditions. It builds real confidence once the test is behind you, and many insurers offer a discount for it.
What car will I learn in?
Toyota Corolla manual, Toyota CHR for automatic
Can you work around my job or studies?
Yes. Lesson times are flexible, including evenings and weekends, and we pick you up from home, work or university. Tell us what your week looks like and we will fit around it.
Do you offer intensive courses?
Yes. If you have a deadline such as a new job or a course starting, we can arrange an intensive course to get you test-ready faster. Get in touch and we will put a plan together.
What is your cancellation policy?
48 hours notice is required for any changes or cancellations. It lets us offer the slot to another student rather than leaving it empty.
Ready to get started?
Send us a message and book your first lesson. No pressure, just a friendly chat about where you are up to.
