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Lessons & Instructors

Driving lessons, driving schools, choosing an instructor and becoming a driving instructor in the UK.

  • Cars, vans and lorries on a busy multi-lane motorway near St Albans, England, with blue motorway signs ahead
    Lessons & Instructors

    Can Learner Drivers Drive on the Motorway?

    Learners can drive on motorways, but only with an approved driving instructor in a dual-control car. Here’s exactly when it’s allowed, the 70mph question and what to do if it goes wrong.

    Last checked 26 Sep 2026
  • View from the back seat of a right-hand-drive car being driven along a country road in Scotland
    Lessons & Instructors

    How Many Driving Lessons Do You Need?

    There’s no minimum number of driving lessons in the UK. Here’s how DVSA measures when you’re ready instead, what the 45-hour figure really means, and how to make every lesson count.

    Last checked 25 Sep 2026
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