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How many driving lessons do you need?
How many driving lessons do you need to finally ditch those L-plates in Devon? It's a question we hear a lot at First Drive South West! The honest answer is, there's no magic number. Everyone learns at their own pace, and several factors influence the total number of...
What Are Pelican Crossings? A Guide for Learner Drivers in South Devon
What Are Pelican Crossings? Pelican crossings are a type of pedestrian crossing used across the UK. The name stands for PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled crossing. They’re an older type of signal-controlled crossing that let pedestrians cross the road safely after pressing...
What Is a Puffin Crossing? Everything You Need to Know
What Is a Puffin Crossing? A puffin crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing used in the UK, designed to make things safer and smoother for both pedestrians and drivers. The name "puffin" stands for Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent crossing. These crossings use...
Driving Lessons in Brixham
Learn to Drive with Confidence: Driving Lessons in Brixham, Devon If you’re looking for driving lessons in Brixham, Devon, you’ve come to the right place! First Drive South West offers expert tuition tailored to your needs, whether you’re a complete beginner or...
Driving Lessons in Kingsbridge
First Drive South West is now proud to be able to offer driving lessons in Kingsbridge! Based in south Devon, learning to drive or getting driving lessons can be difficult. Our instructors cover Kingsbridge for driving lessons and use the DVSA test centre based in...
Become a Driving Instructor in Devon, Dorset or Somerset
First Drive are training people to become driving instructors in Devon and due to growing demand for driving lessons, with more instructors needed. As an independent driving school, we offer dedicated training to you to ensure all our instructors teach to a high...
Training to be a Driving Instructor? DON’T Apply for your PDI Licence until You Read This Post.
To PDI or not to PDI. That’s the question – and it’s a tricky one. Why not let our experts compare the pros and cons of applying for your Trainee Licence, so you don’t have to. On your way to becoming a fully-fledged Driving Instructor? Confused about whether or not...
First Drive Southwest Membership Programme
First Drive Southwest Instructor Membership For the attention of approved and trainee driving instructors! We are delighted to introduce the new First Drive Membership programme! Only £24 for the year! By signing up for 12 months you get the following; 15% off any...
Deposit for lessons – terms and conditions
The Deposit A deposit of £35 secures your place on our waiting list in the area you have requested lessons. The deposit also gives you some other benefits including free access to our theory suits, practical test booking and management but also, if using the Exeter...
Kick-Start your Career as a Driving Instructor with the First Drive South West Ultimate Guide
How to become a Driving Instructor in the UK - Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Your Driving Instructor Qualification Explained Kick-Start your Career as a Driving Instructor with the First Drive South West Ultimate Guide Thinking about becoming your own boss, and training as a...