A-Drive

Driving Anxiety Specialists

Stour Lodge Rectory Rd, Wrabness, Manningtree, CO11 2TR Directions

   Now closed Open Friday 08:00 - 18:00

Why Choose Us?

We Are Specialists
Highest Standards
Relaxing Atmosphere

Business overview

A-DRIVE is a professional driving school specialising in driving anxiety and test repair. We support in ways others don’t.

A-DRIVE has a proven track record of customer service, reliability and quality driving tuition. We deliver our core values by effective focusing on the student and providing client-centred lessons. Attention to detail and expert analysis of each and every lesson is key to helping you to achieve your highest standard of driving and pass your test as a result of doing so. We do NOT teach driving tests!

- We Offer Intensive Driving Courses and Standard Driving Lessons.

- Offering Training | One-to-One (WE DO NOT CAR SHARE!)

- Driving Lessons From £28

- Specialist help with Driving Anxiety

- Full driving syllabus, broken down into easy-to-learn modules.

- We provide driving lessons tailored to individual needs to suit the specific needs of the learner.

- Our Instructors are all Fully Qualified DVSA Registered.

- All our instructors are CRB checked.

- Our senior ADI is one of the highest qualified Instructors in the area.

We help hundreds of drivers pass their driving test or learn advanced driving techniques.

We cover: - Manningtree, Mistley, Lawford, Colchester, Ipswich, Harwich, Walton, Frinton, Clacton and Hadleigh

Accreditations:

Member of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM)

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Grade A (Highest Grade)

RoSPA Advanced Driving Test Gold (Highest Grade)

Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) MASTERS (Highest Grade)

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Liv struggled with anxiety on the road. With extra support, we increased road and driving confidence, helping her to that 1st-time pass!
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Verity came to A-Drive with low confidence. With the right support, we changed that!
Jastine tried an intensive course with another school and it didn't work for him. We focussed on mental preparation as well as improving his skills and the inevitable 1st Time Pass was his to savour.
Liz had tried another school and it wasn't working for her. She also struggled with theory, so we supported with in-car training. Liz cruised to a First Time Pass!
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Brandon had already tried another school and had failed a few times. We improved his technique and confidence and he cruised through with A-Drive
A random trip to Orford Castle on this driving lesson...
Anna wanted to drive in her own automatic car, so she did, and passed 1st Time
Anna wasn't interested in a 'quick' pass, she wanted to be safe and learn to drive properly!
Mark adds another qualification to his growing list...
Callie struggled with driving anxiety. With the right help and support, we got her though.
We are NOT interested in 'basic' lessons or resting on laurels.
Ella cruised to a 1st Time Pass
Georgia trained with mum and dad as well as with me, adding confidence and experience to her abilities.
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Products & Services

ADVANCED DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

DEFENSIVE DRIVING LESSONS

DRIVING TEST

DRIVING TEST CENTRES

DRIVING THEORY TEST TRAINING

FEMALE DRIVING INSTRUCTORS

FLEET DRIVER TRAINING

INTENSIVE DRIVING LESSONS

MOCK DRIVING TESTS

MOTORWAY DRIVING LESSONS

NERVOUS DRIVER LESSONS

PASS PLUS

REFRESHER DRIVING LESSONS

Credentials

Accreditations

  • Institute of Advanced Motoring
  • The Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents
  • Diamond Examiners

Associations

  • Institute of Advanced Motorists
  • Driving Instructors Association
  • The Approved Driving Instructors Federation

Qualifications

  • Approved Driving Instructor, Grade A (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)

Reviews

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The best driving instructor!

5
Mark is a wonderful man and a fantastic instructor. His lessons are enjoyable due to his friendly personality and I'd recommend him to anyone. He is attentive to his students' needs and not only prepares you for your test but for 'everyday driving' also. Thanks to Mark I am a confident and safe driver. Five years on and I am still applying his lessons in my daily driving. Thank you Mark!
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100% recommended!

5
After 2 years of learning to drive with another instructor and doing over 6 tests, I gave Mark from A Drive a call and passed my test after 2 months first time! I am so pleased as I didn’t think I would ever be driving. Would 100% recommend Mark he made me a more confident and comfortable driver! Thank you Mark :)
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Mature drive in late thirties.

5
Mark was great and was able to iron out my driving faults and got me through test first time with only one minor .Cannot recommend enough .
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Great Instructor

5
Having started to learn to drive later in life I have nothing but praise for Kris from A1. She has been so patient in making sure I feel confident in handling the car whilst making sure I am progressing inlearning to drive. The best choice I made when choosing to go with A1 and Kris - would highly recommend to anyone who wants to be a competent and confident driver.
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Best Driving Instructor Ever

5
I was recommended A-drive from friends who had used Mark and after taking my test a few times with a previous instructor Mark gave me the confidence that I didn't have before and this meant I could finally pass my test. I wish I had just used Mark from the beginning. He is very helpful, has a great teaching style and made the driving lessons fun! I now feel confident driving wherever I want to or need to up and down the country and he prepared me for this. I also took the pass plus with Mark and this was a great experience.
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