Many driving instructors and schools offer intensive driver training that could see you pass your driving test in just a week. These courses are popular as they cut out the months of waiting for your one or two hours practice a week in driving lessons and compacts it into the space of one or two weeks.

If you are growing tired of waiting for the bus every day in the pouring rain, or gazing down the train tracks in hope that your train won’t be delayed, then an intensive driving course may just be for you. An intensive driving course typically consists of several hours of solid driving and learning with an instructor by your side that will take place every day over the course of one or two weeks.

A typical intensivedriving course will have a schedule that spreads out around 30-40 hours of practice and then a test at the end of it. Depending on the driving school, you may have a choice of courses that may be able to suit you in a different manner – for example, a semi-intensive driving course that could be spread over a few weeks - that may suit a less flexible schedule. 

If you are able to clear up to a week of free time to book in a week course to learn to drive, with the right attitude and focus, you could become a fully qualified and competent driver with your very own driving licence in such little time.

How much is an intensive driving course?

The course you undertake will dictate the pricing. Your location will also have an effect on prices and it is always worth considering that if a school or instructor is offering courses or lessons considerably cheaper than others, it will often reflect the quality of tuition you receive. You quite often ‘get what you pay for’ when it comes to driving lessons and courses. A typical price range may be anywhere from £300 to £1000, depending on the amount of hours, quality of service and type of package offered. This is however, comparable against the average number of driving lessons before someone passes their test, which is around 43 hours tuition and 20 hours private practice, therefore an intensive course may work out somewhat cheaper.

Why may intensive driving courses not be for you?

If you are no good sitting in a car for long periods of time (day after day) then you should think twice about undertaking one of these courses. They can be rather demanding on a learner driver and can also be quite physically demanding as you have never had to focus on driving so much ever before. If you are not fully committed to taking your test in your own mind, financially or physically, it may be unsuitable.

Ensure you fully consider the option of an intensive driving course, as it can be absolutely fantastic for many people, while others find it quite the opposite and should stick to a slower learning curve.