The cost oflearning to drive

£34

of private practice before passing your driving test.

Tip: Some driving schools offer special deals for block-booking lessons or reduced rates for two-hour lessons, so it’s worth asking what deals are available when you book.

Tip: You’ll have to pay the full amount again if you don’t pass your test so ensure you are fully prepared. The Prepare for Your Practical Driving Test DVD – the official DVSA guide shows you how to reach the practical test pass standard for the key driving skills examined in the test.

40£25

20hours

hours

On average you need

Tip: Lesson prices can vary widely between instructors and depending on where you live. Do some research locally to help make sure you’re happy with the lesson price of your chosen instructor.

Tip: Finding a cheap instructor or trying to pass your test with too few lessons isn’t likely to save you money in the end. Without proper instruction, it could take lots of tries before you pass your test – which will cost you more money.

The average cost of an hour’s driving lesson is

Cost of provisional licence

of tuition with a professional driving instructor and

Nine out of ten learners who passed the practical test on their first attempt were taught by an approved driving instructor.

Prepare for your theory test

Revision materials to help you prepare

The theory test questions are based on

three books: £31Make sure you book through the official channel

to avoid paying extra for your test.

Theory test fee

GOV.UK

Taking private lessons in a friend’s, family or own car?

£1,422

The average cost of insurance for a provisional driver aged 17-19 is

(Source: MoneySupermarket Motor Monitor)

Practical test

£62-£75Test fee

The cost of the practical test varies between £62 on weekdays and £75 for evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Plus 2 hours use of the instructor’s car.

Two hours’ use of your instructor’s car £48

Total cost of learning to drive

£2,582Excluding petrol for learning to drive in your friends, family or own car.Plus purchase and maintenance of a new or used car.

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Total cost of lessons

£960£24