Modern driving lessons tailored to you
Learn with confidence in a modern electric automatic vehicle. Jim Smith Driver Training delivers structured, stress-free tuition designed around the official DVSA 27-skill syllabus, taking you step by step to test success and safe driving for life.
Lesson options
Whether you are getting behind the wheel for the very first time, looking to overcome nerves, or refreshing existing driving skills, choose a format that fits your lifestyle.
Beginner tuition
Start from scratch with clear guidance through every basic control up to complex road scenarios, ensuring steady progress at your own comfort level.
Refresher courses
Ideal for full licence holders needing a boost in motorway confidence, modern road layouts, or transitioning to driving an automatic electric vehicle.
Flexible scheduling
Take 1.5-hour sessions weekly, fortnightly for busy schedules, or multiple lessons per week to pass your practical test faster.
Structured training built on DVSA standards
Every session follows the comprehensive 27-skill DVSA syllabus. By mastering each core competency in a calm, modern environment, you gain the genuine independence and skills needed to pass first time.
Learn in an electric vehicle
No stalling and no complex clutch control. Training in an electric vehicle allows you to concentrate fully on hazard perception, road positioning, and defensive driving. With the future of driving shifting rapidly to EV technology, you will gain immediate expertise in modern vehicle handling and smooth regenerative braking.
Quieter, more confident learning: The near-silent operation of an electric vehicle creates a calmer environment for lessons, making it easier to hear your instructor’s guidance and stay focused on the road ahead. Instant acceleration also helps you practise joining traffic, tackling roundabouts, and responding safely to changing road conditions with greater confidence.
Payment options and test prep
Choose to pay as you go per 1.5-hour lesson or secure savings with block bookings. Due to nationwide waiting times for DVSA practical tests, we strongly recommend preparing for and taking your theory test as early as possible while we progress your practical skills.
