Lessons & Prices

Here you'll find an overview of what I teach, when I teach, and where I teach, as well as general information on lessons, tests and prices.

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Automatic Tuition

I teach in an electric car for learners working towards an automatic licence.

It's a modern way to learn that keeps car control as simple as possible, allowing you to put more focus on the road ahead. For more about automatic vs manual, see my FAQ.

The syllabus is the same for everyone, but how we approach it is flexible. We all learn differently and bring different levels of experience, so lessons are shaped around your needs — whether you’re brand new to driving or returning after previous lessons.

With an emphasis on proactive road use and road safety, we start by building a foundation of good car control, then layer in the other core driving skills that apply in every real-world driving situation. ℹ️

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The five core skills underpin everything we do:

  • 🛞 Car Control – smooth, confident handling of the vehicle
  • 👀 Awareness – noticing what’s around you and recognising visible hazards early
  • 🔮 Anticipation – predicting what might happen next, including risks that may be hidden or just about to develop
  • 💬 Planning & Communication – proactively thinking ahead, creating time and space to act with calm clarity, and making your intentions clear to others
  • 🎯 Judgement – making safe, timely decisions when it matters most

These skills apply whether we're practising new manoeuvres, driving on unfamiliar rural roads, or navigating busy town traffic.

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Working Hours

During term-time, my tuition hours are Monday–Friday, 09:30am – 5:30pm.

  • Lessons are mostly scheduled during school hours, with some limited after-school availability until 5:30pm.
  • I don’t offer regular lessons on evenings or weekends, but occasional late-evening sessions are included at the appropriate stage so learners gain focused experience driving in the dark.
  • Hours may vary during school holidays.

Catchment Area

As I'm based in St Just, my catchment area mainly ranges between Land's End and Penzance, across West Penwith — occasionally reaching out as far as Marazion or up towards Hayle. For learners further afield, I can sometimes offer longer sessions of 3–5 hours.

Tests

I mainly use Penzance & Camborne Test Centres for practical driving tests.

Due to the ongoing backlog, I’m also happy to take students to tests booked at Bodmin Test Centre, as long as they fall within my working hours.

As a DVSA-Approved Driving Instructor, I take my duty of care seriously — not only to you, but also to your future passengers and everyone else on the road. That's why I encourage you to take charge of your learning journey by focusing on real-world driving skills, adaptability, and reflective thinking. My aim is to help you develop the skills to become a safe, proactive driver for life, with an attitude of continuous self-improvement.

No matter which test centre you choose, I will only take you to your test when we both feel confident that you are a competent, independent driver—ready and able to demonstrate your skills in any local test area.

Prices

Lessons are £50 per hour.

If you're based near St Just, feel free to ask about my ☆ locals' discount! ☆

Reserve a regular weekly slot, book as you go, or build your own intensive — whatever suits your goals and your schedule (subject to availability).

  • Sessions are 2, 3, 4, or 5 hours. ℹ️
  • We’ll often begin with 2 hour lessons to build core skills locally. As your confidence grows, longer sessions (3–5 hours) become essential to tackle out-of-area topics like dual carriageways, complex junctions, route-planning, and driving in unfamiliar areas.
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2 and 3 hour sessions include any short comfort breaks as needed within the booked time.

4 and 5 hour sessions include a midway break (around 45–60 minutes) at no extra cost. This break is in addition to your paid lesson time — you still receive the full 4 or 5 hours of tuition.

These longer sessions are a great-value way to maintain focus and energy while allowing for deeper, more immersive learning.

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