Booking Process

How Our Booking Process Works

Booking Your Course
Booking your course with One Week Driving Course is completed online. Follow the steps below from choosing your course through to completing your training and taking your practical driving test.
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Step One
Choose the Right Course
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Intensive Courses
Genuine intensive training completed over consecutive days.
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Semi-Intensive Courses
A more flexible schedule with training spread over a longer period.
INTENSIVE COURSE OPTIONS
18 Hours 24 Hours 30 Hours 36 Hours 42 Hours 48 Hours
Not sure which course you need?
Tell us about your previous driving experience and we’ll help you choose.
Find My Course →
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Step Two
Choose How to Structure Your Course

Choose the booking option that best suits how you would like your course and practical test to be arranged.

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Option 1
Book a Dedicated Course Week
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Choose Your Week
Choose and book your course week in advance.
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Complete Your Training
Complete the majority of your course during your chosen week.
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Save Time for Your Test
Time is saved for the practical test, which you will book yourself.
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Look for an Earlier Test
You may be able to bring your test forward to an earlier date if availability allows.
✓ Ideal if:
You want to start quickly or require most of your course hours to be completed within a specific time period.
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Option 2
Schedule Around Your Practical Test
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Book Your Course
Book your course first.
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Book Your Practical Test
You then book your practical test yourself.
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We Schedule Your Course
Once your test is confirmed, we schedule your course to lead up to your test date.
✓ Ideal if:
You want your training perfectly aligned with your practical driving test.
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Step Three
Book Your Course Online
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Online Booking All bookings must be completed through our online booking system.
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Choose How to Pay Pay your deposit or the full course amount when booking.
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Remaining Balance If paying a deposit, the remaining balance is paid directly to your instructor on the first day.
Please note: Bookings cannot be made over the phone. If you wish to pay the remaining balance by card at a later date, a 3% admin fee applies and payment must be made at least 4 working days before your course starts.
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Step Four
Practical Test Booking
DVSA Practical Test Booking Rules
From 12th May 2026, only the student can book and manage their practical driving test.
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You Book Your Test
Only the student can book the practical driving test.
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You Manage Changes
Only the student can make changes to their test booking.
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We Provide Guidance
We continue to provide support, guidance and advice throughout the process.
Important: We cannot book, change or manage your practical driving test on your behalf. You are responsible for securing your test date.
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Step Five
Check Availability & Pricing
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Enter Your Postcode
Use our postcode checker to confirm whether we cover your area and view the cost of your chosen course.
Prices vary depending on course length and course format.
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Step Six
Theory Test, If Required
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Theory Test If you have not passed, we will book one theory test for you.
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TheoryTestPro You will receive access to TheoryTestPro to help you prepare.
Keep Us Updated You must keep us updated with your theory test results.
Dedicated Course Week
If you do not pass your theory test, your course will still go ahead during the scheduled week while you arrange to retake your theory test. Once you pass, you should look to book your practical test as soon as possible.
Schedule Around Your Practical Test
Your course will be arranged after you have passed your theory test and booked your practical driving test.
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Step Seven
Instructor Allocation & Scheduling
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Instructor Allocated
Based on your location and availability.
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Instructor Contacts You
Your instructor will contact you directly.
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Lessons Arranged
Lesson dates and course structure are arranged.
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Pick-Up Location
Your pick-up arrangements are confirmed.

Scheduling depends on instructor availability and your chosen course option.

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Step Eight
Complete Your Course
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One-to-One Driving Tuition

Your instructor will assess your progress throughout the course and focus your training on the areas that require improvement.

⚡ Intensive
Training completed over a shorter time frame.
📅 Semi-Intensive
Training spread over a longer period.
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Step Nine
Take Your Practical Test
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Practical Test Day

When your test date arrives, you will attend your practical driving test. Use of your instructor’s car for the test is subject to their approval.

Please note: A pass cannot be guaranteed. The DVSA examiner makes the final decision.
Before You Book
Please make sure the following applies before completing your booking.
✓ You hold a valid UK provisional licence
✓ You are available to complete your course
✓ You understand that you must book your own practical test
✓ You have read and agreed to the terms and conditions
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Ready to Book?
Choose your course and complete your booking online.
Book Your Course →

Select A Course

We offer over 20 intensive driving courses, including fast-track and semi-intensive options to help you learn to drive quickly. If you are unsure which intensive driving course is right for your experience level, please click here to find the right intensive course for you.

Book Your Course

Pay the deposit or in full. Make a payment using our secure online system.

Theory Test

Theory test is booked approx 10-14 days after you book, if required, with access to our Theory Test Study Site.

Pass Theory Test

Pass your theory test and let us know the certificate number.

Practical Test

Flexibility to bring your test forward or schedule your course around your test date.

Pass Your Test

Pass your test and YOU have your full driving licence.

Course Pre-requisits

Minimum Age

You must be 17 years or above to take one of our courses.

Provisional License

You must hold a full UK provisional driving license.

Legal Requirement

You must not be disqualified from driving in the UK.

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