From first enquiry to
full licence, step by step.
An intensive course condenses months of weekly lessons into a focused block of one-to-one tuition, so you reach test-ready in days or weeks, not a year. Here's exactly how the whole journey works, who's responsible for what, and what to expect at every stage.
What is an intensive driving course?
Instead of a single hour-long lesson each week stretched over six months to a year, an intensive course packs your tuition into concentrated sessions over a much shorter period.
Because you're driving day after day rather than week after week, less is forgotten between sessions, so skills build faster and stick. You still get the same DVSA-approved one-to-one teaching; it's simply delivered in a focused block built around your schedule.
- Faster momentum. Frequent practice means you keep what you learn instead of re-learning it each week.
- Weeks, not months. Reach test-ready in a tight timeframe, ideal if you need your licence sooner.
- Matched to your level. From a short final polish to a full beginner programme, you do the right number of hours, never more.
Beginning to finish, in nine steps.
Every learner follows the same clear path. Here's what happens at each stage, and exactly who's doing what, from the moment you enquire to the day you pass.
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Enquire & get matched
Tell us your postcode and where you're up to. We match you with a DVSA-approved instructor near you and recommend the right course for your level, manual or automatic.
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Your tailored quote & plan
We confirm your recommended hours, your transmission, the dates that suit you and exactly what's included. One all-inclusive price, no surprise extras.
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Pass your theory test
Theory training support is included to help you prepare. You book and sit the DVSA theory test yourself, you'll need to pass it before you can take your practical.
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Lock in your course dates
Choose fully intensive over a week or two, or semi-intensive spread around work or school. Lessons run seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.
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Your course begins
Concentrated one-to-one tuition with your instructor builds real skill and confidence fast , from the basics through to busy roads, junctions and the manoeuvres you'll be tested on.
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Mock test & test-ready check
Your instructor runs you through a mock test under real conditions and confirms you're genuinely ready. We never put you forward before you are.
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Secure your practical test date
You book your DVSA practical test, and we help you secure an early date, watching for cancellations and short-notice slots so you're not left waiting.
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Test day
You arrive prepared and drive your test. The DVSA examiner decides on the day, we can't guarantee a pass, but we make sure you've done everything to maximise your chances.
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Pass, you're driving
Licence sorted. You drive away with the confidence and skills to stay safe for life, and the freedom of the open road.
Free to enquire · no obligation · a tailored quote for your area
Clear roles, no grey areas.
An intensive course involves four parties. Knowing who's responsible for what keeps everything running smoothly, and it's why we're always upfront about the bits that are yours to do.
You
- Book and pay for your DVSA theory & practical tests
- Hold a valid provisional licence
- Turn up, practise and put the hours in
GetMyPass
- Match you to the right instructor & course
- Coordinate your schedule & be your point of contact
- Help you find an early test date & watch for cancellations
Your instructor
- Deliver your one-to-one, DVSA-approved tuition
- Run your mock test and confirm you're test-ready
- Provide the car for tuition and your test
The DVSA
- Sets and runs the theory & practical tests
- The examiner decides your result on the day
- Issues your full driving licence once you pass
A note on tests: by law, we can't book your theory or practical test for you, and the test fees are always yours, paid directly to the DVSA. What we can do is help you secure an early date and make sure you're properly prepared for it.
Two ways to run your course.
The same hours, the same teaching, the same all-inclusive price, the only choice is how tightly you want to pack them. We build it around your life.
Fully intensive
Your hours packed into a tight block, often a week or two. The fastest route to test-ready, ideal if you need your licence soon or learn best with full immersion.
Semi-intensive
The same hours spread over a few weeks, fitted around work, school or family. Still far quicker than weekly lessons, with more breathing room between sessions.
Everything in one place, one price.
Every GetMyPass course bundles the things that get you test-ready, so there's nothing to piece together yourself, and no hidden extras.
A matched local instructor
A DVSA-approved Approved Driving Instructor near you, teaching in your chosen transmission.
One-to-one tuition
Concentrated, personal teaching, never shared lessons, in a fully insured tuition car.
Theory training support
Help preparing for the DVSA theory test, so you can pass it and clear the way for your practical.
Manual or automatic
Learn in whichever suits you. We'll help you decide which licence makes the most sense.
Early test-date help
We watch for cancellations and short-notice slots so you can sit your practical sooner.
One point of contact
A dedicated team handling the logistics from enquiry through to test-ready, and beyond.
The honest answer: it depends on you.
There's no one-size-fits-all number. The less driving experience you have, the more hours you'll want, so we match the course to your level rather than selling you hours you don't need.
DVSA research suggests learners need around 45 hours of professional tuition (plus private practice) to reach test standard. That's a guide, not a rule, our four course tiers run from a short top-up to a full beginner programme so you land on the right amount.
Advanced and Elite describe the depth of the course, not your ability.
If you've never driven, Elite is for you, more hours, more support. Nearly there? Provisional is
the lighter, lower-cost polish.
See pricing & what's included
Honest about the fit.
Intensive courses suit most learners brilliantly, but not every situation. Here's a straight view, so you can decide with your eyes open.
A great fit if you…
- Want your licence soon, a new job, uni, or life that needs you on the road quickly.
- Learn better with momentum, driving often, so nothing's forgotten between sessions.
- Can free up a block of time, a week or two, or a few focused weeks around work.
- Want a clear plan and price, everything mapped out, with one point of contact.
Maybe not, if you…
- Can't free up concentrated time right now, though semi-intensive may still work.
- Prefer a very gentle pace with long gaps to absorb things between lessons.
- Haven't got your provisional yet, you'll need it before any tuition can start.
Not sure which camp you're in? Tell us where you're up to and we'll give you a straight answer.
How it works, answered.
More questions? Read the full FAQ or get in touch.
Now you know how it works.
Let's get you started.
Tell us your postcode and where you're up to. We'll match you to an approved local instructor and send a tailored quote, free to enquire, no obligation.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 02046523179 or send an enquiry.