Intensive Driving Courses in Solihull
Concentrated 1-to-1 lessons for Solihull learners, in a manual or automatic car, with free pickup from home, college or work.
Learn to drive faster in Solihull
Weekly lessons can stretch learning to drive over a year or more, with time lost at the start of every lesson remembering what you did the week before. An intensive course with 10DayDrive works differently. You book a set number of hours and take them over a short, focused period, so your confidence grows steadily and good habits stick.
We teach learners from right across Solihull, including Shirley, Olton, Monkspath and Hillfield. Whether you have never sat behind the wheel or you have already had lessons elsewhere and want to finish the job, we match the length of your course to your experience and train you in a manual or an automatic car.
Test centres near Solihull
Nearby test centres for Solihull learners include Shirley and Garretts Green. Which one suits you best depends on where you live and which dates are available when you book. You book and hold your own practical test with the DVSA, and we help you understand that process before your course is scheduled.
Once you have a date, we plan your lessons so that they lead up to it rather than finishing weeks beforehand. Your course includes 2.5 hours reserved for test day, which covers a warm-up drive and the use of your instructor’s car for the test itself.
Stratford Road and Warwick Road
Two of the busiest routes you will practise on are the A34 Stratford Road through Shirley and the A41 Warwick Road. Both carry a lot of traffic at most times of day, and they are excellent for building the skills examiners look for on main roads:
- Spotting bus stops and bus lanes early and adjusting your position in good time.
- Approaching sets of traffic lights and junctions at a sensible speed, ready to stop or go.
- Choosing the correct lane well before a turning and checking mirrors before you move across.
- Keeping a steady pace and a safe gap in slow, stop-start traffic without becoming hesitant.
Solihull town centre and the suburbs
Solihull town centre brings a different set of challenges. Pedestrians, crossings, shoppers pulling in and out of parking spaces and multi-lane junctions all ask you to read the road ahead and make calm decisions. Lessons here help you plan further ahead and react smoothly rather than suddenly.
Away from the main roads, the residential streets around Olton, Monkspath and Hillfield are ideal for learning car control and manoeuvres. Parked cars, narrower stretches and side roads give you plenty of practice at judging gaps, meeting oncoming traffic and deciding who should give way.
How your Solihull course is structured
Every course starts with your instructor finding out what you can already do. Complete beginners begin on quiet roads, learning to move off, steer, use the mirrors and stop smoothly before progressing to junctions and roundabouts. Learners with previous lessons move straight on to the areas that need the most work, whether that is busy junctions, roundabouts or one of the reversing manoeuvres.
As the course goes on, your lessons look more and more like the test itself. You will practise following road signs and directions on your own, building up to the kind of independent driving the examiner will ask for. Towards the end, your instructor runs through mock-test style drives so you know exactly how the day will feel and where you still need a little polish.
Because the hours are packed into a short period, you can see your progress from one day to the next, which can be a real boost to your motivation.
Lessons that fit around your week
Free pickup and drop-off is included on every intensive course in Solihull. Your instructor can meet you at home, outside college or at your workplace, which makes longer lesson blocks easier to fit into a busy week. If you are working, studying or juggling family commitments, we organise your schedule with you before the course starts so you know exactly when each lesson will take place.
Manual or automatic in Solihull
Every course is available in either transmission. An automatic car removes the clutch and gears, which many learners find lets them focus on the road sooner. A manual licence, on the other hand, lets you drive both types of car once you pass. If you are unsure which is right for you, or how many hours to book, a 60-minute assessment for £49 gives you a professional recommendation before you commit.
See every course, hour and price on our intensive driving courses page.
Course Comparison Table
| Hours | Price | Best For | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hours2.5 hours of lessons + 2.5 hours for test day. | £249 | Nearly test ready | |
| 10 Hours | £499 | Nearly test ready | |
| 15 Hours | £749 | Nearly test ready | |
| 20 Hours | £999 | Nearly test ready | |
| 25 Hours | £1249 | Intermediate driver | |
| 30 Hours | £1499 | Some driving experience | |
| 35 Hours | £1749 | Basic skills, needing extensive practice | |
| 40 Hours | £2000 | Complete beginner | |
| 45 Hours | £2250 | Beginner needing extensive training | |
| 50 Hours | £2500 | Beginner needing thorough preparation |
Solihull Driving Course FAQs
Nearby test centres for Solihull learners include Shirley and Garretts Green. You book your own practical test with the DVSA, choosing the centre and date that suit you, and we then plan your intensive course around that date.
Yes. Free pickup and drop-off is included on all our Solihull courses, including Shirley, Olton, Monkspath and Hillfield. Your instructor can collect you from home, college or work.
Yes. Lessons typically include busy main roads such as the A34 Stratford Road through Shirley and the A41 Warwick Road, as well as Solihull town centre and quieter residential streets, so you gain experience of a wide range of conditions.
Yes. All our Solihull intensive courses are available in a manual or an automatic car. You choose your preferred transmission when you book, and your instructor will tailor the course to it.
Solihull prices are the same as across Birmingham, starting at £249 for a 5-hour refresher and going up to £2,500 for a 50-hour beginner course. A £199 deposit secures your dates, with the balance due before your training begins.
Book Your Solihull Intensive Course
Secure your dates with a £199 deposit, or speak to our team about the right course for you.