Drive
Academy.
DVSA-approved instruction across Edinburgh and West Lothian. We pick you up.
Something for everyone.
From your very first lesson to your first motorway drive. And if your business needs trained drivers, we do that too.
Manual lessons
The full licence. Learn on a dual-controlled car and we'll pick you up from home.
Learn more → LearnerAutomatic lessons
Easier to learn, usually faster to pass. Great if you just want to drive your own car.
Learn more → LearnerIntensive course
30 hours over two weeks with theory in the middle and your practical at the end.
Learn more → SpecialistRefresher & advanced
Already passed? Confidence, refresher, motorway and advanced training for full licence holders.
Learn more → SpecialistTrailer training
B+E training at our base in Tarbrax, West Lothian. No test slot to book, courses run on demand.
Learn more → BusinessFleet training
Risk assessments, driver appraisals and on-road coaching for businesses of all sizes.
Learn more → CareerADI training
Become a driving instructor. We cover all three DVSA qualifying exams simultaneously.
Learn more → CareerFranchise
Already qualified? Join Drive Academy with pupils provided, a trusted brand and flexible hours.
Learn more →Edinburgh driving instructors who actually know Edinburgh.
Alex covers the Musselburgh test centre area, including Newington, Morningside, Portobello and beyond. Sam covers the Currie test centre area and all of West Lothian. Between them, they cover the city.
Every instructor holds the green DVSA ADI badge. No trainees. We pick you up and drop you home for every lesson.
Meet the teamNervous? Good.
Every instructor here has taught at least one person who said "I'll never get the hang of this" on lesson one and passed first time. Bring the nerves. We'll do the rest.
Give us a callPeople who used to be nervous.
"I had driving lessons with Sam and successfully passed my test today. Sam is very calm, kind and supportive. I highly recommend driving lessons with Sam. Thank you so much."
"Highly recommend Sam from Drive Academy. The most kind and patient instructor with a great sense of humour, which is just what you need to learn to drive comfortably. I could not have passed my test without his calm and very clear instructions. Thank you again Sam."
"Huge thank you to Alex for all his patience, kindness, training and knowledge. He was extremely helpful in teaching me the rules of the road and driving skills, while having a relaxed and friendly environment in the car. Always on time for lessons and helped me get my driving licence. Could not recommend highly enough!"
Ready to get started?
We pick up the phone 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.