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23.02.2024

Why Choosing Intensive Courses Over Traditional Driving Lessons?

Selecting the right path for your driving education is essential. Here’s why it might be worth choosing intensive courses, also known as crash driving courses, over traditional driving lessons in the UK.

Fast Learning Curve 🚀

Crash courses help accelerate the learning process. Unlike the gradual pace of weekly driving lessons, these courses offer full immersion, facilitating quicker mastery. For those who do not find driving for 4 hours a day too challenging, choosing an intensive course is a perfect option to get on the road quickly and safely.

Time-Saving ⏳

Traditional driving lessons in the UK can extend for months. In contrast, intensive courses can prepare you for the test in a matter of days or weeks. For example, at Pass in Days you can choose between 5, 7 and 10 day driving courses in Aberdeen, Bristol Flasgow or Exeter.

Cost-Effective 💸

While crash driving courses in Bristol and other cities might appear to carry a higher upfront investment, they ultimately offer savings by condensing the learning timeline and reducing the prolonged expenses typical of traditional lessons. Additionally, at Pass in Days the price includes theory study materials and the opportunity to pass the DVSA practical driving test in a week or two after the course.

Flexibility ⏰

Intensive driving education caters to individuals with busy schedules. The lessons are condensed into a short timeframe, offering an option for home pickup, and the course duration to the needs of the client. At Pass in Days, if a student wishes to practice more before the test after completing the course, they can arrange additional hours with an instructor.

Quality Instruction 👨‍🏫

Crash courses in Exeter and other locations covered by Pass in Days are taught by a team of 25 Approved Driving Instructors, ensuring high-quality training.

Manual and automatic options ⚙️🔵

Offering both manual and automatic transmission courses allows learners to choose based on their comfort and needs.

Efficient Test Booking 📅

Pass in Days ensures that students can take their driving test within a week or two of completing the course. What’s more, instructors conduct a mock test to ensure that the client is safe and ready for the real test.

Regarding safety, our crash courses in Glasgow and other cities are on par with traditional courses, providing the same level of thorough preparation and skill development to ensure that students are fully equipped to drive safely and confidently.

Choosing between an intensive driving course and traditional lessons ultimately depends on personal learning preferences, availability, and goals. Crash driving courses, such as those offered by Pass in Days, are ideal for individuals seeking a cost-effective, flexible, and efficient way to learn driving quickly, without compromising on the quality of instruction or safety.

Ready to embark on your driving journey? Explore the options and contact Pass in Days to book a course that aligns with your needs.

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10-Day Course

(For beginners or those starting fresh)

40 hrs & one “Fast-Track” Driving test included

from £1999

10-day course. This course is intended for individuals with little to no driving experience and includes a total of 40 hours.

The 10-day course is most suitable for clients who:

 

  • have no prior driving experience but are confident in their ability to learn quickly (note that 4 hours per day can be very exhausting, even with a break halfway through);
  • have taken some driving lessons, but still feel the need to start “from scratch”;
  • took a driving test many years ago, but would like to start “from scratch”;
  • were almost ready to sit a driving test, but it was many years ago, and they would like to start “from scratch”.

Please note, learning to drive is a very individual process and you might need additional lessons after your course, if you are not safe & test ready.

What's included in the price?

  • Lessons on One to One Basis
  • “Fastrack” Driving Test Included**
  • Theory Course Included
  • Mock Test Included
  • Pick up from Home*

* subject to location & availability **subject to being safe

7-Day Course

(For those who know the basics)

30 hrs & one “Fast-Track” Driving test included

from £1599

7-day course. With a total duration of 30 hours, this course is suitable for clients who:

  • have completed at least 10 hours of driving lessons with an approved instructor recently (e.g., within the last 6 months);
  • have undertaken at least 10 hours of private practice recently (e.g., within the last 6 months) and mastered the basics;
  • have taken a driving test within the past 4-10 years, but failed;
  • were nearly ready to sit a driving test within the past 4-10 years.

Participants in this course should have a grasp of basic skills, including basic clutch control, moving off and stopping, dealing with easy junctions, progressive braking, gears, and easy hill starts.

Please note, learning to drive is a very individual process and you might need additional lessons after your course, if you are not safe & test ready.

What's included in the price?

  • Lessons on One to One Basis
  • “Fastrack” Driving Test Included**
  • Theory Course Included
  • Mock Test Included
  • Pick up from Home*

* subject to location & availability **subject to being safe

5-Day Course

(for learners who are intermediate)

20 hrs & one “Fast-Track” Driving test included

from £1199

5-day course. This course totaling 20 hours, is designed for intermediate clients who:

  • have taken at least 20 hours of driving lessons with a qualified instructor recently (e.g., within the last 6 months) and feel about halfway to being test-ready;
  • have engaged in extensive private practice in a safe and legal way (e.g., lessons with family) amounting to a minimum of 20 hours recently (e.g., within the last 6 months) and feel about halfway there;
  • have experience driving various vehicles (e.g. farm vehicles) on private land from a young age, are comfortable with car control, and just need experience on main roads;
  • had many driving lessons and have failed a driving test within the past 3 years;
  • were nearly ready to sit a driving test within the past 2-3 years;
  • have a car driving licence from abroad and are legally allowed to drive in the UK for some time (check DVSA guidance), but need to prepare for a UK Car Driving Test.

Participants in this course should be confident in fundamental car skills, including clutch control, gears, hill starts, negotiating easy junctions, maneuvering through easy roundabouts, and performing at least one of the maneuvers.

Please note, learning to drive is a very individual process and you might need additional lessons after your course, if you are not safe & test ready.

What's included in the price?

  • Lessons on One to One Basis
  • “Fastrack” Driving Test Included**
  • Theory Course Included
  • Mock Test Included
  • Pick up from Home*

* subject to location & availability **subject to being safe