Book a Live Course or Register Your Interest
We secure your practical test appointment before scheduling your lessons. Live cancellation slots are shown below - book instantly. If your preferred date or centre isn't listed, register to be placed on our waitlist, and we'll book it the moment a slot appears. Once a test is secured, we will organise your course. No advanced payment required. Pay a deposit only if you agree to keep the test and arrange your course.
● You need a provisional licence and a valid theory test pass to book. • From 2026, DVSA limits test date changes to 2. We handle everything, finding the cancellation slot and matching you with an instructor, so you don't lose a change chasing dates yourself.
No commitment required
Courses include:
- Manual or Automatic Car
- One to one in car training
- Driving test car rental charge
- Fully comprehensive insurance
- DVSA Weekday practical test booking fee
- Fast track administration fee
- DVSA Theory test pack
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Test centre:
Ideal for experienced learners or those who have recently failed their driving test and want focused test preparation. This course is usually spread over 4 to 5 days, with 3 to 4 hour lessons per day. It is not suitable for beginners or learners with limited experience. This package is best used to polish your driving, fix specific faults, and sharpen test performance.
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A strong option for learners with a good base who have already completed at least 25 hours of driving lessons and want to build consistency and push towards test standard. This course is usually spread over 7 to 9 days, with 3 to 4 hour lessons per day. We focus on planning and judgement, roundabouts, meeting situations, manoeuvres, and independent driving, with clear targets set for each day.
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Designed for learners who have some experience and can drive with an instructor’s guidance, but need more time to build confidence and drive consistently. Best suited to learners who have completed at least 15 hours of driving lessons. This course is usually spread over 9 to 13 days. It is ideal for improving decision making at junctions and roundabouts, building stronger hazard awareness, practising independent driving, and developing confidence with reversing manoeuvres.
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Our most complete option for novice learners who are completely new to driving, or who have only had a few lessons in the past. This course is usually spread over 12 to 15 days, giving you the time to learn step by step, build confidence, and develop safe habits that last beyond the test. We work through the full DVSA skills journey from the basics to test standard, helping you build consistent Level 5 performance across the 27 skills.
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Intensive Driving Courses with LIDT
Intensive Driving Courses with LIDT help you pass your driving test faster with a tailored, all inclusive course. Whether you are starting from scratch or need a short refresher, we match you with a DVSA-approved instructor and book your practical test so your lessons align with your test date. DVSA's research shows that, on average, learners take around 45 hours of lessons with an instructor plus 22 hours of private practice to pass. This is the benchmark our ADIs work towards when planning your course and helping you progress to test standards.
Why choose LIDT
We secure your practical test first and then build your lesson timetable around it. This prevents long gaps between training and the exam so you stay prepared and test-ready.
Your lessons are taught by DVSA Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs). Packages include lessons, the DVSA test booking and test-day car hire, with courses tailored from 15 to 50 hours depending on your experience. You reserve your place with a deposit and pay the balance before training begins.
What's included
- Intensive driving lessons with a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
- DVSA practical test appointment at your chosen date and location
- Test-day car hire and a 2 hour warm-up lesson before the test
- Flexible daily schedules. Typically 3 to 5 hours per day
How it works
- Choose your location. Courses shown on our website are made available through cancellation appointments. If your preferred centre or date is not listed, register your interest.
- View provisional dates. See potential start and test dates. Confirmation follows.
- Pay deposit. Reserve your place. The balance is due before training begins.
- Test and instructor allocated. We book your DVSA test and introduce your instructor.
- Start training. Lessons are planned backwards from your test date for maximum readiness.
Important information
- Dates shown are provisional. Do not book time off work until test booking is confirmed and an instructor has reached out to schedule your lessons.
- A valid theory test pass is required before beginning your course, as practical tests cannot be secured without a theory pass certificate.
- One meeting point per course. No home pick-up. Lessons start from a location near your allocated instructor.
- Erith, Belvedere and Sidcup test centres: Lessons start and end in East London. A tunnel toll may apply. The candidate is responsible for any toll charges.
Register your interest
If you opt to register your interest, we will monitor cancellations and aim to secure your practical test. Once your test is confirmed, we will allocate your instructor and schedule your intensive lessons around the test date.
On test day
- You will have a minimum 2-hour warm-up lesson before your driving test.
- If the outcome is unsuccessful, the DVSA requires a 10-working-day waiting period before another test can be booked. We can assist with rebooking and searching for an earlier date (additional fees apply).
Ready to get started
- Choose your location
- Pick your course length
- Book your space and secure your test date
Questions
- Email info@lidt.co.uk and we will reply within 24 hours (Mon to Fri)
- Phone lines are currently unavailable. If you'd like to speak to an instructor before booking a course, please use our contact form.