Emma Downing, female driving instructor based in Plymouth, providing driving tuition to a wide range of students of varying skills and ability, in a friendly calm and relaxed atmosphere. ADI registered.

NORMAL LESSON RATES

£35 for 1 Hour Lesson
£52 for 1.5 Hour Lesson
£69 for 2 Hour Lesson

BLOCK BOOKINGS

£340 for 10 hours 

TEST DAY

It’s a very important day and you’ll want to be well prepared when you take your test. So, we devised a special Test Day package to give you the best possible start to your driving test.

• 2.5 hour driving lesson prior to test
• One hour use of Streets Ahead car for test
• Pick up, drive to test centre and drop off at home

Around two and a half hours in total for a special price: £80 (Test fees are paid direct to DSA)

ALL LESSONS TO BE PAID IN CASH IN ADVANCE PRIOR TO LESSON

• Pick ups convenient to you
• No Car Sharing
• One to One Training

T&Cs

All block payments must be paid in full prior to the lesson. Block bookings must be used within a three-month period. Refunds will not be given after this time.  A minimum of 48 hours notice is required when cancelling a lesson. Lessons cancelled at short notice may be subject to our normal hourly rate. Any credit remaining from a block payment will be refunded at the normal hourly rate. I reserve the right to cancel/postpone any lessons due to unsuitable weather or if a fault develops with the car. You will not be charged for this. Prices may be subject to change. 

BEGINNERS

Learn to drive in a manual car, Vauxhall Corsa, diesel & dual controls.

No car sharing, one on one basis, door to door. I provide support and guidance with theory test, so you can pass your test confidently, competently, efficiently and safely. Affordable and structured training, regardless of your age or ability.

Relaxed, friendly tuition ideal for nervous students. All learners must hold a valid, signed provisional driving licence before they can legally drive on the roads.

You must be able to meet the minimum eyesight requirements and be able to read a standard UK vehicle number plate from a minimum distance of 20.5 metres (67 feet).

INTENSIVE

Ideal for those who want to pass their test sooner. Emma offers structured driving tuition courses to be completed over a 2 – 3 week period dependent on pupil’s previous knowledge and experience.

REFRESHER – Ideal for Full Licence holders

Refresher lessons for drivers to get you back behind the wheel and driving confidently. Courses tailored to meet all your needs whether you passed your test a couple of years ago and have not driven since or have lost your confidence due to an accident, or would just like to enhance your knowledge on a particular area. Then a refresher is just for you.

Emma is a great driving instructor, she's put up with me for many many years (my fault not hers)
Emma has always been really supportive of my driving & also my personal life. I not only felt comftable driving with emma, but being able to exspress my own worries about driving & the theory test. She helped me through a couple tests, which I sadly failed, but when I was ready to give up, she was able to keep me going!!! Finally I passed earlier this year, and I,000,000% no this is down to Emma’s dedication and supportive nature getting me through! Sophie (22)

I found Emma through her website after a couple failed attempts at my driving test with my previous instructor, I took a couple years off after feeling completely defeated. I found Emma through her website, she is a very patient instructor who helped me build back the confidence on the road. Emma has a way of making all your maneuvers easy to understand and capable of completing on your own, her calm attitude in the car puts you naturally at ease. I passed my test on the first attempt learning with Emma. I would highly recommend her to anyone she really is amazing at her job, she got me a pass after my fails after all. Claire (26)

My time learning to drive with Emma was great, I passed my theory test first time thanks to the help I got from Emma and soon after I put in for practical test, even though Emma didn't think I was ready I felt I was. I then failed my practical test which really knocked my confidence and I felt like giving up, but with the support and encouragement I got from Emma I soon regained my confidence and passed my test. Emma is a great instructor and always helps you to learn from you mistakes, she is very easy to get along with and she  makes you feel comfortable and confident when learning to drive. My brother and cousin have also passed their tests with Emma and she is now teaching my partner to drive as well. I would highly recommend her as an instructor to anyone. Emma (38)

You've been amazing to learn to drive with and very helpful! I’ve had a few driving instructors before learning to drive with you and you made me feel confident whilst driving and comfortable as well. I also passed first time and I wouldn't of been able to do it without you! I also recommend you to everyone, you have helped my partner pass his test first time as well in such a short time and short notice! Thank you so much for helping me, you’ve been amazing xxxx Anne (27)