18 Hour Semi Intensive Driving Course
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18Hr Semi-Intensive Driving Course Package Deal Information
🚗 Is this course right for you?
The 18 Hour Semi-Intensive Driving Course is designed for learners who already have
around 20–25 hours of previous driving experience
and are looking to progress towards practical test standard with a more flexible learning schedule.
Unlike an intensive driving course, lessons are spread over a longer period, giving you time to practice between lessons while following a structured programme that builds confidence, refines your existing driving skills and prepares you thoroughly for your practical driving test.
Why Choose a Semi-Intensive Driving Course?
Our Semi-Intensive Driving Courses are ideal for provisional licence holders who want to pass their driving test as quickly as possible, but cannot commit to taking a full week away from work, college or other commitments.
By spreading your lessons over several weeks, you can learn at a faster pace than with traditional weekly lessons while still enjoying the flexibility to fit your training around your schedule.
A semi-intensive course also gives you the opportunity to secure an earlier practical driving test, helping you beat the current DVSA test backlog and get on the road sooner.
📅 18 Hour Semi-Intensive Course Schedule
The 18 Hour Semi-Intensive Driving Course is normally completed over approximately 4–6 weeks, making it ideal for learners who want to progress quickly while still having time to practice between lessons.
Lessons are arranged around your availability and your instructor’s diary, allowing you to learn at a steady pace without the pressure of completing the course in just a few days.
Please Note
The 4–6 week timeframe is intended as a guide only. Course completion may vary depending on instructor availability, your lesson schedule, practical driving test availability and your location.
Practical Driving Test
We will guide you on the best way to book your practical driving test. This should be done after your course has been booked and at the appropriate stage of your training. We will advise you on the best timing to help ensure your training and practical test are aligned correctly.
You will also receive access to our Student Test Swapping Process, providing additional opportunities to secure the most suitable practical driving test date for your course.
If you already have a practical driving test booked, please select a course start date that allows approximately 4 to 6 weeks between the start of your training and your practical driving test.
Please note that course schedules may vary depending on instructor availability, your location, your availability for lessons and practical driving test availability.
From 12th May onwards, only the student will be able to book and make changes to their practical driving test.
The DVSA has made it illegal for any third party to have any involvement in the practical driving test booking process.
Flexible Lesson Scheduling
Our semi-intensive courses allow you to vary your lesson hours to suit your availability, in agreement with your instructor. You also have the flexibility to add extra lessons with your instructor should you feel additional tuition would be beneficial.
Lessons are scheduled close together so you don’t lose progress through large gaps between lessons, while avoiding the need to take a full week away from work or college.
Your driving instructor will contact you to arrange a suitable start date and discuss a rough lesson schedule. The more flexible you are with your availability, the easier it is to schedule your course within the estimated timeframe.
If you have limited availability, this may extend the overall duration of your course.
Theory Test
We book your Theory Test and provide full access to our TheoryTestPro online learning system. Your Theory Test is normally taken approximately 2 weeks after booking your course.
Once you have passed your Theory Test, please contact our office and we will provide further guidance on the practical driving test booking process.
Additional Information
The Semi-Intensive Driving Course combines the flexibility of weekly driving lessons with the benefit of having less time between lessons, allowing you to retain skills and build confidence more effectively.
Traditional weekly driving lessons often take 6–12 months to complete, a timescale that has increased further due to the continued demand for driving instructors and DVSA practical driving tests.
Our 18 Hour Semi-Intensive Course is designed to help you reach test standard in a fraction of that time.
- There is a strict 48-hour cancellation policy on all scheduled lessons. Any lesson cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged or deducted from your course hours.
- Lessons are normally scheduled in 2-hour blocks.
- Breaks are not included within your course hours.
- Your practical driving test is usually taken during the final part of your course. Additional tuition time may be allocated where necessary if your test centre is some distance away.
- If you are unsuccessful in your practical driving test, the DVSA requires a minimum waiting period of 10 working days before another practical test can be taken, subject to test availability.
*Please note: All course timescales are intended as a guide and may vary depending on your availability, your instructor’s availability, your location and DVSA practical driving test availability.
How Does It Work?
You Book 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.
We Book The Theory Test
We book the theory test (if required) for around 2 weeks away and give you access to Theory Test Pro, to study
Instructor Accepts Course
Your instructor accepts the course and contacts you within 2-3 weeks to arrange a schedule to fit in your lessons leading up to your test date. Minimum lesson is 2hrs, up to a maximum of 6hrs per day
Pass Theory Test
Once theory test is passed - send us the certificate number
Take The Test
Take the test - Pass and send us in your customer review and photo.
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.
What You Get With Your Semi-Intensive Course
Your course includes professional driving tuition, theory test support and a structured lesson plan designed to help you make consistent progress towards test standard.
One Theory Test Included
One DVSA theory test is included within your course package. Your theory test will normally be arranged approximately two weeks after you book your course.
Unlimited TheoryTestPro Access
Receive unlimited access to our online theory test training system, helping you prepare for the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception section.
Expert Theory Test Guidance
You will receive clear guidance and learning support to help you understand the theory test process and prepare confidently for your test.
Practical Test Booking Guidance
We will advise you on the best time to book your practical driving test so your test date aligns correctly with your course schedule.
Your Selected Tuition Hours
Your package includes the full number of one-to-one driving lesson hours selected when booking your semi-intensive course.
Progress-Based Training
Your instructor will adapt each lesson to your ability and focus on the areas that need the most improvement.
Structured Course Plan
Lessons are arranged closer together than traditional weekly lessons, helping you retain knowledge and build confidence.
Flexible Lesson Scheduling
Your instructor will arrange lessons around your availability wherever possible, without requiring a full week away from work or college.
Student Test Swapping Process
Receive access to our test-swapping process, providing additional opportunities to find a practical test date suited to your course.
Accurate Course Availability
We provide realistic course start dates based on instructor availability in your area, helping you plan with confidence.
A Faster and More Flexible Way to Learn
Semi-intensive training combines the flexibility of weekly lessons with shorter gaps between sessions, helping you retain your skills and reach test standard in a shorter overall timeframe.
