45 Hours Intensive Course

45-hour intensive driving course in Burton upon Trent

The 45-hour intensive driving course is our longer course option for beginners and learners who want a substantial programme of tuition. It allows your instructor to introduce skills gradually and revisit them in different traffic situations. The aim is safe, independent driving that remains useful after the practical test.

This package is intended for beginners who want a longer training programme and time to consolidate developing skills. Nationwide Driving School offers manual and automatic tuition, subject to a suitable instructor being available. The price shown on this product is for the stated tuition package. The practical driving test fee is not included. You book and pay for your own test.

Who is this course suitable for?

For a new learner, extra consolidation can be valuable. You may understand a skill during one lesson but need repeated practice before it feels natural. A longer programme gives room to combine car control, observation and planning, while identifying habits that need attention before they become established.

Choosing forty-five hours does not reserve a driving test or guarantee a pass. It is sensible to discuss your confidence, previous experience and available practice time before booking. Your instructor can explain whether a longer programme matches your needs.

What your tuition includes

• 45 hours of one-to-one driving tuition.
• A lesson plan based on your experience and learning needs.
• Practice with vehicle control, observation and safe road decisions.
• Feedback on progress and areas needing further practice.
• Manual or automatic lessons, subject to availability.
• Guidance on preparing for a practical test when appropriate.

Tuition is provided by a DVSA-approved ADI or DVSA-licensed PDI. Tell us which transmission you need before booking. If you have access requirements, feel particularly nervous or have previously struggled with lessons, explain this when enquiring so we can discuss a suitable approach.

Driving test booking and fees

This is a tuition package; it does not include a theory test, practical test fee or a reserved test appointment. Pupils arrange and pay for their own practical driving test through the official GOV.UK driving test booking service. Nationwide Driving School does not book the practical test for you. Check current DVSA fees and appointment availability directly rather than assuming a date will be available when your lessons end.

Speak to your instructor before choosing a test date, time and centre. Test-day instructor availability, use of the tuition car and any lesson time needed around the appointment must be agreed in advance. They are not automatically reserved by buying this course. Confirm how any agreed test-day time will be charged or allocated from your package before making arrangements.

There is no guaranteed pass or guaranteed completion date. Your instructor will discuss your progress honestly, and additional lessons may be needed if you are not yet driving safely and independently.

How an intensive lesson plan works

Intensive tuition means planning lessons more closely together where availability allows; it does not mean rushing through the syllabus. Before booking, discuss your postcode, preferred start date, work or college commitments and the lesson lengths you can manage comfortably. Agree the schedule with us rather than assuming the whole course can run in one week.

A useful programme includes time to reflect between sessions. Your instructor can explain the aim of each lesson, demonstrate where helpful and give you opportunities to practise with decreasing support. If concentration drops during longer sessions, discuss breaks and a more suitable lesson pattern. Consistency and thoughtful practice matter more than simply completing hours quickly.

Road skills and local practice

Lessons in Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas are planned around suitable roads and your current ability. Practice can include moving away safely, emerging at junctions, negotiating roundabouts, meeting oncoming traffic, responding to signs and choosing an appropriate speed. As you progress, you can work on busier roads and unfamiliar situations without relying on memorising a fixed test route.

Parking exercises, independent driving and anticipation help bring these skills together. The aim is to understand why a decision is safe, recognise developing hazards and adapt when road conditions change. Lesson locations and collection arrangements depend on instructor coverage, so check your postcode before paying. See our areas covered and local driving lesson prices for the next step.

Preparing between lessons

Use the time between sessions to revise signs and road rules in The Highway Code. Keep a brief note of feedback so you can ask questions at the next lesson. Understanding the reason behind an observation or positioning routine helps you apply it to a new road rather than repeat it mechanically.

If you still need a theory test, use the official theory test booking service and plan revision alongside practical tuition. Your theory arrangements are separate from this course. Private practice may help consolidate learning where it is lawful, appropriately insured and supervised, but it should support the approach agreed with your instructor.

Knowing when you are ready

Being ready involves more than reaching the end of your purchased hours. You should be able to make safe decisions, manage the vehicle and deal with normal road situations without repeated prompts. Where appropriate, a mock test can highlight weaknesses and give you experience of driving with less conversation and support.

The DVSA Ready to Pass guidance is a useful starting point for discussing readiness. Practise the official show me, tell me vehicle safety questions as well. Your instructor can help connect these topics with the car you use, while continuing to focus on safe driving throughout each lesson.

Questions before booking

Can I choose automatic or manual?

Yes, request your preferred transmission when enquiring or use the available product option. A suitable instructor and lesson schedule must be confirmed. Do not assume that switching transmission later will fit the original arrangements.

Is the driving test included?

No. You book and pay for your own practical test separately. Agree test readiness, the instructor’s availability and use of the car before finalising your plans.

What happens if I need more practice?

Your instructor will explain the areas needing work and discuss further tuition. Completing 45 hours does not automatically mean you should take the test. Allow flexibility in your budget and schedule rather than treating a test date as a deadline for learning.

Compare options and enquire

If intensive tuition does not suit your timetable, compare regular lessons and block booking discounts on our pricing page. Beginners can also ask about current beginner offers; eligibility and local availability apply. Read pupil reviews to learn about other learners’ experiences, without assuming their results predict yours.

Use our booking and enquiry page or call 0800 048 9075 to discuss your postcode and course choice. Please read our terms and conditions before booking. Follow Nationwide Driving School on Facebook and Instagram for school updates.