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Driving school in Norwich

: driving lessons and intensive courses in Norwich. Pass the smart way.

Calm, patient manual and automatic driving lessons and intensive courses in Norwich, at your pace.

  • Manual and automatic
  • DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
  • Dual-control cars
  • Nervous learners welcome
  • Intensive courses
  • Mature drivers course
  • Test day car hire
  • Lessons across Norwich
Your instructor
Colin Bush, owner and instructor at Driving Smart

Colin Bush

DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)

  • DVSA

    Approved

  • 2 cars

    Manual & auto

  • Dual

    Controls

Meet your instructor

Hi, I'm Colin. I'll help you drive with confidence.

No two learners are the same, so no two lessons should be either. I adapt to the way you learn and explain things clearly, whether you are brand new or nearly ready for your test.

  • Calm and patient

    Lessons at your pace

  • Clear explanations

    Never rushed or confusing

  • Nervous learners

    Very welcome here

Choose your car

  • Manual

    2023 Vauxhall Astra

  • Automatic

    2018 Kia Rio

Both cars have dual controls, so help is always at hand.

Accreditations and memberships

  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • Driving Instructors Association (DIA)
  • RoSPA
  • Ready to Pass?

Intensive courses

Two courses, 20 hours each

Spread across a few days, with collection from Norwich Train Station or Norwich Bus Station.

Compare prices

20 hours · 4 to 5 days

Beginners Intensive Driving Course

For complete beginners with no previous driving experience.

Course price

£1,350

Deposit

£450

This course may suit you if

  • You have no previous driving experience
  • You do not have a practical test booked yet
  • You may not have passed your theory test yet

20 hours · 4 to 5 days

Test-Ready Intensive Driving Course

For learners with at least 10 hours of driving experience who want to build on it.

Course price

£1,250

Deposit

£350

This course may suit you if

  • You have had at least 10 hours of driving experience
  • You have passed your theory test
  • You may already have a practical test booked
“I had an amazing experience, Colin Bush was my driving instructor who is absolutely brilliant. I was very nervous to start driving lessons but Colin made me feel super comfortable. Colin adapted to the way I learn and showed me new skills the way I learn best. He is very kind and made me feel at ease while driving. Colin is a genuine instructor who wants to see his students pass. Colin helped me become a confident driver and taught me everything I know.”
Learner driver
“Had a great experience with Driving Smart. Everyone from my driving instructor Colin and all of the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. 10/10”
Learner driver
“I had Colin as my driving instructor. And I can honestly say he did a very good job on teaching me how to drive. And I just passed my driving test today first time! Highly recommended, thank you.”
Learner driver

Getting started

Three simple steps to your first lesson

  1. 1

    Send a message

    Tell us what you need on WhatsApp or by phone.

  2. 2

    Talk it through

    We discuss what suits you and what is available.

  3. 3

    Agree next steps

    Once you are happy, we agree the plan together.

  • Nervous learners welcome

    Patient, calm tuition with no pressure.

  • Test day car hire

    £100 an hour plus mileage, accompanied by an ADI.

  • Based in Norwich

    Lessons and courses across the city.

FAQs

Common questions

Quick answers to what learners ask most.

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Talk to Colin aboutlearning to drive

Message or call about lessons, intensive courses or the mature drivers course. Tell us a little about your experience and we can talk through the options.

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