Frequently asked questions.

This depends on your availability, budget and learning goals. Many learners choose one lesson per week, whilst others prefer multiple lessons each week or an intensive course to make faster progress. We will be happy to discuss the most suitable option for your circumstances.

Oxford Intensive Driving School is an Oxford-based driving school offering automatic and manual driving lessons. We provide flexible weekly lessons, intensive driving courses, Pass Plus, refresher lessons, assessment lessons, mock tests, and driving test preparation across Oxford and nearby areas.

Our lessons are tailored to your experience, goals, and availability, helping you build confidence, develop safe driving skills, and prepare for your driving test.

Oxford Intensive Driving School specialises in intensive driving courses designed to help learners make rapid progress in a short period of time. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some driving experience, our structured training programmes are tailored to your ability and goals.

Because our instructors deliver intensive courses on a regular basis, they are experienced in helping learners progress efficiently and make the most of every lesson. We also bring this expertise to our weekly lessons, where we provide a faster learning experience than the traditional lesson structure used by many driving schools.

We offer both automatic and manual driving lessons, giving learners the flexibility to choose the training that best suits their needs.

Yes. Before you can start driving lessons on public roads, you must have a valid UK provisional driving licence. If you do not already have a provisional licence, you can apply online through the DVLA before booking your lessons.

Possibly. Eligibility depends on the country that issued your licence and how long you have been living in the UK since you first arrived. If you're unsure, please get in touch and we'll be happy to advise.

No. You can start driving lessons or an intensive course as soon as you have a valid UK provisional driving licence. However, you must pass your theory test before taking your practical driving test, so we generally recommend completing it as early as possible.

Every learner is different, so there is no set number of driving lessons required to pass a driving test. The amount of training needed depends on your previous driving experience, confidence, ability, and how often you practise.

If you're unsure how much training you may need, we can help. An assessment lesson allows us to evaluate your current ability and recommend the most suitable course or lesson plan for your needs.

An intensive driving course is designed to help learners complete their driving training in a shorter period of time than traditional weekly lessons. Rather than spreading lessons over several months, training is organised over a number of days or weeks with longer and more frequent lessons.

This approach helps learners stay focused, maintain momentum, and gain valuable driving experience in a shorter timeframe. Intensive courses can be suitable for complete beginners, partly trained learners, and those looking to prepare for an upcoming driving test.

All of our intensive driving courses include everything needed to help you work towards passing your driving test, including one-to-one tuition with an experienced, qualified driving instructor, a personalised training plan tailored to your experience, goals, and availability, and ongoing support throughout your course.

If you do not already have a driving test booked, we can also advise you on the quickest ways to secure a suitable test date and plan your training around it.

The right course depends on your previous driving experience, current skill level, confidence, and how close you are to driving test standard.

If you're unsure which course is right for you, we can help. We strongly recommend booking an assessment lesson, which allows one of our experienced instructors to evaluate your driving, identify any areas for improvement, and recommend the most suitable course based on your individual needs and goals.

An assessment lesson can help ensure you choose the right amount of training, avoiding the cost of booking too many or too few hours and giving you a clearer understanding of what is required to reach test standard.

In most cases, yes. Intensive courses are designed to be flexible, and the number of hours you complete each day can usually be tailored around your availability, learning style, and goals.

Some learners prefer longer training days to complete their course as quickly as possible, while others find shorter sessions more effective. We can help you create a training schedule that balances progress, concentration, and availability, ensuring you get the most from your intensive course.

This depends on your availability, budget, and goals. While some learners take one lesson per week, others choose two or more lessons each week to help maintain momentum and make faster progress. We can help you choose a lesson schedule that works best for you.

Yes. Weekly driving lessons are suitable for complete beginners, partly trained learners, and those preparing for a driving test.

Yes. Many learners choose to take two or more lessons each week to help maintain momentum and progress more quickly. Lesson frequency can be tailored to your availability, goals, and instructor availability.

Yes. We offer manual driving lessons for complete beginners, partly trained learners, and those preparing for a driving test. Manual lessons are available as both weekly lessons and intensive driving courses.

An assessment lesson is a driving lesson designed to evaluate your current driving ability, experience, and confidence. It allows us to identify any areas for improvement and recommend the most suitable course or lesson plan based on your individual needs and goals.

Not always. However, we strongly recommend an assessment lesson for learners who have previous driving experience or are unsure how many hours of training they may need. An assessment lesson helps us recommend the most suitable course and ensures you do not book too many or too few hours.

No. While having a driving test booked can make it easier to plan your training, it is not essential. If you do not already have a test booked, we can advise you on the quickest ways to secure a suitable test date and help plan your training around it.

Yes. While we cannot book a driving test on your behalf, we can advise you on the quickest ways to find available test dates and help you plan your training around your chosen test.

Possibly. If you feel that you are not ready for your driving test, please speak to us as early as possible.

Where possible, we may be able to help arrange a test swap with another suitable learner looking for an earlier or later test date. Test swaps are always subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Yes, but it cannot be done online or by an instructor. Under DVSA rules, one of you must call the DVSA on 0300 200 1122 with both booking reference numbers ready. To qualify, you both must have a change remaining, be within your 3 nearest test centres, and call at least 10 full working days before the earliest test date.

Yes, subject to availability and your instructor being satisfied that you have reached a safe standard for the driving test. Test day vehicle hire is available to existing pupils and learners who have completed an assessment lesson and have been assessed as test-ready.

Course prices vary depending on the number of training hours required and your previous driving experience. Please visit our Lessons page for current course options and pricing.

No. A deposit is required to secure your course dates, with the remaining balance payable no later than one month before your course start date.

Deposits are refundable if you cancel at least 30 days before your course start date.

This allows you to reserve your training in advance while spreading the cost over a longer period. If you have any questions about course payments or cancellations, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

A deposit is required to secure your intensive course dates and reserve your booking. Deposits are refundable if you cancel at least 30 days before your course start date.

We accept payment by bank transfer, cash, and secure online card payment through Stripe on our website. Once you have met your instructor, ongoing lesson payments can usually be made directly to them. Payment arrangements will be explained when your lessons or course are booked.