Driving Lessons in Chorley, one step at a time.

What driving lessons cover

Learning to drive is a set of skills you build up over time. Lessons start with the basics: the controls, moving off and stopping, and steering smoothly. From there we add junctions, roundabouts, lane discipline, the manoeuvres you could be asked to do on test, and the independent driving section where you follow signs or a sat nav on your own.

Everything is taught on real roads in and around Chorley, so by the time you're ready for your test you'll know the kind of traffic and junctions you'll meet once you've passed.

Who these lessons suit

• Complete beginners who have never sat behind the wheel.
• Learners who've had lessons before, perhaps with another instructor or a while ago, and want to pick things back up.
• Nervous learners. You're very welcome. We'll go at a pace that feels comfortable and talk things through as we go.
• Busy people who need lessons in the evening or at the weekend because of work, college or family.

You'll need a provisional driving licence before your first lesson. You can apply for one from the age of 15 years and 9 months, and start driving on public roads at 17.

What happens on a lesson

1. A quick chat to start. We recap what you did last time and agree what to work on today.
2. Driving time. Most of the lesson is spent driving. Early on that's somewhere quiet. As you improve, we move on to busier roads.
3. A short debrief. We finish by talking about what went well and what to focus on next, so you always know where you stand.

Lessons are usually booked by the hour, which gives enough time to settle in and practise properly. Some learners like to book longer sessions once they're more confident, so get in touch if that suits you better.

Between lessons and after you pass

Keep working on your theory test alongside your lessons, as you'll need to pass it before you can book your practical test. Reading up on the Highway Code helps on the road as well as in the exam.

When you're close to test standard, test preparation lessons with mock tests can make the real thing feel familiar. Once you've passed, motorway lessons or Pass Plus can build your confidence on roads and in conditions you rarely meet as a learner.

Why learn with Chorley Driving Lessons

I've been teaching people to drive for ten years. I'm fully qualified, local and independent, so the person you message to book is the person who sits beside you on every lesson. Lessons are friendly and relaxed, and I offer evening and weekend appointments.

Lessons cost £43 an hour, or you can pay for a block of 10 hours up front for £410, which works out at £41 an hour.