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LDS stands for LEO DRIVING SCHOOL, one of the UK’s leading intensive driving course specialists, and we’re your faster route to driving.

Together with our network of DVSA-registered, highly professional driving instructors and innovative fast-track system, LDS’s intensive but flexible driving courses have already helped vast number of learners to get on the road.

Booking with LDS means choosing one of the UK’s best driving course specialists. We offer intensive and semi-intensive driving courses which can help you pass faster than the standard waiting times — even if you’re a beginner.

Intensive courses help you to pass faster by condensing your lessons and making sure your test is straight after the course. You'll go into your test with everything you learned fresh in your memory, giving you the best chance of passing.

We will provide you an instructor within 24 hours and you can expect fantastic service at every step of the way from our DVSA-approved, highly professional instructors and friendly office-based team!

We cover all areas in South London. When you book with us, you’ll learn with a DVSA-approved instructor who meets our high standards.

If you're unsure whether we cover your area, or want a little more information or help, don't hesitate to give us a call on 07961 976 822.

To get in touch with LDS, you can:

• Call us on 07961 976 822
• Live chat with us on our website
• Email us at info@leodriving.co.uk

Our head office is located in Croydon Central, Greater London. We’re neighbours with Whitgift and Centrale Shopping Centers.

You can find our postal addresses by visiting our contact page.

You can get all of our latest updates, exclusive offers on our website or by calling us on 07961 976 822 or visiting our Facebook, TikTok and Instagram pages.

Our intensive courses involve longer driving lessons, with each session lasting a minimum of two hours and a maximum of five hours. You’ll usually have lessons on several days a week, with our most intensive course structure involving lessons every day according to your schedule.

Want to take things slower? We can arrange a semi-intensive course for you, which is easier to fit around a busy schedule — an example of this would be taking two-hour sessions on a couple of evenings a week.

Don’t be put off if you don’t want to learn intensively — we’re fast but also flexible. We’ll help to arrange your course however you want it.

We have 17 different Automatic and Manual courses to choose from. When choosing your course, be mindful of your current driving ability and the experience you’ll need to pass your test.

According to the DVSA, it takes an average of 46 hours of driving tuition to get up to passing standard. If you’re a complete beginner, we’d recommend taking one of our longest courses to ensure you’re prepared for the test. If you have more driving experience, a shorter course is likely to be more suitable.

Still not sure? Get in touch with our team on 07961 976 822 and we’ll help you find the perfect course.

It’s usually possible to add more hours to your course. However, to fit the additional hours in, your instructor might ask to reschedule your practical test date. Because of this, it’s best to book the right amount of hours rather than trying your luck with fewer lessons.

To add extra hours to your course, please call us on 07961 976 822.

If you end up passing with fewer lessons than you booked, you can use these for further tuition (motorway tuition, for example). Unfortunately, due to the all-inclusive nature of our courses, any unused hours are non-refundable.

We give you everything you need to help you pass, including:

• Help to book theory test (if needed)
• Help to book practical test (if needed)
• One-on-one tuition from a local, DVSA-approved driving instructor
• Lessons that fit around your schedule
• Home and workplace pickups in most cases
• Support at every step from our friendly office team

We have a range of courses to suit all learners — from short refreshers for those with plenty of experience to comprehensive packages for beginners. Check out our courses for full details here to find your perfect fit.

Between 1–3 hours of your course can be reserved for your test. For example, our 46-hour course would then include 43 hours of lessons, and the remaining 3 hours would be dedicated to lessons performed on your test day, However when you book your practical car hire for the test day, a 1-hour lesson is also included to help boost your confidence and refine your driving skills.

The amount of time needed depends on your location, course structure, and instructor. Your instructor will discuss this with you ahead of your test date.

Our experienced, highly professional and DVSA-approved instructors’ friendly and patient approach to driving tuition will help you feel at ease behind the wheel.

Our courses are faster than the old way of learning to drive, but never rushed. Everybody learns differently, so you can take your course at a pace that works for you.

Your instructor will pay careful attention to your progress, providing the guidance you need to help you become a safe and confident driver. Don’t worry — you’re in good hands.

Our courses are flexible. Together with your instructor, you’re free to decide on a lesson plan that works for you, helping you to pass fast even on a busy schedule.

No! Our courses are flexible and can be structured to suit your needs. Depending on your schedule and instructor’s availability, it’s possible to take as little as two hours of lessons per day, or as many as five hours.

Check out our guide to semi-intensive driving courses to learn more.

We do not offer ‘guaranteed pass’ courses because we believe success comes from effort and preparation. Instead, we focus on delivering high-quality tuition from experienced, highly professional, DVSA-approved instructors, with personalized lesson plans and exceptional customer service to ensure you're fully prepared and confident for your test. Your success is our priority.

If your practical test doesn’t go to plan, we’ll prioritize booking you a new refresher course to help you get your license on the next try. You can usually take the next test at the same place and with the same instructor, so you’ll be familiar with the car and local test routes.

With a pass rate significantly higher than the national average and countless happy passers, LDS works!

Yes! You can do your course in either a manual or automatic car. Completion times will vary between transmission and your location.

Yes! But please bear in mind that weekend lesson slots are always in high demand and get booked up much faster. If you need weekend lessons only, you should expect to wait longer to start your lessons. Usually, the more available you can be, the faster you can get your license.

Unfortunately, the DVSA don’t carry out many weekend tests (with most test centers closed completely over weekends), so your test will need to be on a weekday.

Nope! The course will take place in your local area, and your instructor will usually pick you up and drop you off at home or work.

Yes! In most cases, our instructors will pick you up and drop you off at a location of your choice. There are a very small number of areas (like some London postcodes) where home pick ups aren’t practical. In these cases, your instructor will usually pick you up from a train/tube station to:

• Avoid congestion charges and keep the cost of your lessons down
• Avoid wasting time travelling to the test area
• Avoid traffic and maximize your driving test

If your instructor isn’t able to start lessons from your chosen address, they’ll let you know. Give us a call on 07961 976 822 if you have any questions regarding your pick-up address.

Usually, yes — you can do your entire course from your work. This may not be possible if your home and work are far apart because all instructors have specific areas that they cover.

To give you the best chance of passing, we design our courses around the practical test date. Once a suitable date has been agreed, we’ll assign an instructor who is able to match your availability.

Building your course this way helps to keep your lessons as close to the test date as possible, so everything you learned is fresh in your mind for the big day.

Learners who are taking a beginner course may be offered the option to start their driving lessons early. Just let us know if you'd like to get started there, or by calling us on 07961 976 822.

Our course prices vary by location, course length, vehicle transmission, and whether you choose to include a theory and/or practical test as part of your booking.

For full details about each of our courses, visit our prices page or give us a call on 07961 976 822.

When you buy anything online, you have 14 days to cancel and refund your order, no questions asked. This would mean we're unable to start work on booking your tests and arranging your course until this 14-day period has passed. To get you on the road ASAP, we ask you to waive this cancellation period so we can start work on your booking straight away. This doesn't affect the Money-Back Guarantee -- if we weren't able to arrange your course in line with our timescales, you'd still be able to get a full refund.

You can read more about the Money-Back Guarantee here.

We always aim for the stars and want you to be perfectly happy with your course. If things don't go to plan and you want to cancel your course, we offer a full money-back guarantee. You'd be eligible for a refund in the rare case that:

If we're unable to connect you with a driving instructor within a reasonable time for your lessons to be completed.

Any lesson hours or test fees already used are not eligible for refund.

You can pay for your course fee via:

• Credit or debit card
• Cash
• Pay in installments with Klarna Pay in 3 — an interest free option on your purchase.

For more info on all the ways you can pay for your LDS course fee, call us on 07961 976 822

We have an option for you to pass fast but pay slow!

You can pay in 3 instalments with Klarna. If your payment is eligible for Klarna, then you’ll be given the option when you go to checkout on our website.

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Klarna's Pay in 3 instalments credit agreements are not regulated by the FCA. Use of these and any missed payments may affect your ability to obtain credit from Klarna and other lenders. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. T&Cs apply.

Nope — For peace of mind, you can pay the full balance upfront or use Klarna at checkout to pay in installments (subject to credit approval). Once payment is completed, we’ll allocate an instructor within 24 hours who will get in touch with you to create a lesson plan that fits your availability.

Yes — the price you see on our website is the price you’ll pay. There are no extra fees added on when you book.

Our prices include everything you need to go from provisional to pass, including VAT and admin fees. We can add additional items to your course upon request, ensuring your training is tailored to your needs.

Yes! If you'd like to purchase any of our courses as a gift, let our team know by calling 07961 976 822.

Yes! Once you purchase any course, we’ll allocate an instructor within 24 hours who will get in touch with you. Your instructor can assist you in booking a theory test at a time and location that suits you.

No — you can book your LDS course without having passed your theory.

One thing to remember is that you must pass your theory test before the DVSA will allow to book your practical test. Due to this, our course completion estimate starts from when you tell us you've passed the theory test.

We do! You can add theory test tuition to your course, which is a one-hour online session with a theory expert after purchasing any driving lesson. The session covers the most difficult areas of the theory test, where you'll be able to ask any questions and have access to some great resources after your session.

As well as that, our blog is full of useful tips to help you pass.

Yeah — you can change your theory or practical test after you've booked it..

However, we advise against changing your test where possible, because it will usually delay your course by a few weeks. But, if you’re happy to push things back a little, we’re more than happy to work with you.

Don't panic if you fail your theory test, don’t worry – it happens! You can rebook your test after a short waiting period. In the meantime, your instructor can provide guidance and recommend resources to help you prepare for your next attempt, ensuring you’re confident and ready to pass.

Though we’re unable to give exact dates, LDS usually beats standard DVSA waiting times for tests by several weeks. We’ll always try to find your ideal test based on your preferred time, date, and location.

Your practical will, as standard, take place after the last session of your course.

If you want an estimate of when your test will be, please call our team on 07961 976 822.

Yes, you can still book an LDS course even if you already have a test booked. We’ll allocate an instructor within 24 hours who will work with you to create a tailored lesson plan to ensure you’re fully prepared for your test.

Yes! LDS specializes in fast-tracking tests, so we can usually help change your practical test to an earlier date, as long as we have an instructor available for it.

Our fast-track department works around the clock to secure the best possible test dates. They use various methods, including swapping tests between our pool of students and being on standby to snap up cancellations.

Yes! You’ll be taking your practical test in the same car you’ll learn in. Exceptions to this are very rare — for example, in the instance of a breakdown or emergency

Driving test centers rarely offer weekend tests. With this in mind, it probably won’t be possible for us to book your test on a weekend.

Lessons can usually take place outside of typical working hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) but the DVSA only tends to carry out practical tests between 8am–3pm on weekdays.

If you have any special requirements, give us a call on 07961 976 822 and we’ll let you know whether we’re able to help.

Yeah — you can change your theory or practical test after you've booked it..

However, we advise against changing your test where possible, because it will usually delay your course by a few weeks. But, if you’re happy to push things back a little, we’re more than happy to work with you.

Unfortunately, we don't currently offer extended tests. If you require an extended test, you won’t be able to book a course with us.

You’ll be connected to vast number of DVSA-approved instructors, and all of them:

• are DVSA-approved, professional driving instructors
• have passed rigorous standards checks with A or B grades
• boast good driving test pass rates
• are friendly, reliable, and local to your area!

So you always have the instructor’s full attention for the entirety of your course, you’ll always be taught on a one-on-one basis.

Our instructors have a wide range of cars — diesel, petrol, hybrid, Lexus, Fords, Peugeots, green, red, you name it!

While we can’t guarantee a specific car for your course, all of our instructor’s vehicles have dual-controls and pass regular safety checks. The only big decision you need to make is whether you want a manual or automatic course, we’ll do the rest and find a great match for you.

To give you the best chance of passing, we design our courses around the practical test date. Once a suitable date has been agreed, we’ll assign an instructor who is able to match your availability.

Building your course this way helps to keep your lessons as close to the test date as possible, so everything you learned is fresh in your mind for the big day.

Learners who are taking a beginner course may be offered the option to start their driving lessons early. Just let us know when you'd like to get started by calling us on 07961 976 822.

In a small minority of cases, a learner may be assigned an instructor that isn't a good fit.

It doesn’t happen often, but we’ll work closely with the learner to find a suitable resolution, including the possibility of changing to a different instructor. If we do need to assign a different instructor, then it might also be necessary to change the test date, depending on the new instructor’s availability.

Definitely! You can arrange breaks by speaking to your instructor, and if a lesson is 3+ hours they’ll probably schedule a comfort break.

It’s also a good idea to take a bottle of water and a snack to longer lessons — driving can be thirsty work!

This can usually be sorted by having a chat with your instructor. If you need to take things slower, then it’s likely that your test will need to be rescheduled to fit your lessons in beforehand.

Our team can help you with this, so just give us a call on 07961 976 822 if you have any questions about your course schedule.

It's usually possible to upgrade your course with more hours. Please let us know about this as soon as you can by calling 07961 976 822.

Downgrading of courses is not possible.

If you end up passing with fewer lessons than you booked, you can use any leftover time for further tuition (motorway tuition, for example).

Unfortunately, due to the all-inclusive nature of our courses, any unused hours are non-refundable.

It’s generally not possible to change transmission, especially if your practical test is booked or your course has begun.

If you do need to change transmission, your course will be delayed because we’ll need to postpone your test and find a new instructor.

If you need to cancel a lesson, you’ll need to provide at least 48 hours’ notice to avoid being charged. Please contact your instructor directly or call us at 07961 976 822 for assistance with cancellations or rescheduling.

If you find that you're too ill for your driving lesson, please let your instructor know as soon as possible. Be aware that we have a cancellation policy requiring 24–48 hours' notice.

Your instructor will be able to resolve most issues during lessons, so it’s always best to start by having a quick chat with them.

If you need our help, you can speak to our team by calling 07961 976 822 

Yes — we can put your course on hold for up to 3 months. If we don’t hear from you for over 3 months, you risk your booking expiring. If this happens then a fee would be payable to reopen your booking.

To have a chat about your options, please call the office on 07961 976 822 

It’s normal to have some last-minute nerves, but if your instructor advises you that you’re not test ready, then we can move your test back, giving you more time.

Your instructor will have the final say on whether you’re ready for your test. They also reserve the right to withdraw use of their car for the test if they don’t think you’re ready.

If you don’t pass, don’t worry! We have several options to help ensure you pass next time:

Priority Re-booking: Get priority dates for re-booking your test or additional lessons.

Leftover Hours: Use any remaining hours for your next test, subject to your instructor's agreement.

Seamless Continuity: We can often arrange your new course with the same instructor and test centre for familiarity and convenience.

We’re here to support you every step of the way!

We’re committed to providing the top-notch service you deserve. If something isn’t right, we want to fix it as quickly as possible:

For Immediate Assistance: Call us on 07961 976 822.

For Major or Ongoing Concerns: Email us at info@leodriving.co.uk, and our expert case handlers will investigate and respond within 2 working days.

Your satisfaction is our priority!