Driving lessons in colchester, clacton and ipswich
Your key to safe driving
Weekly Driving Lessons
Weekly driving lessons are a great way to learn how to drive. Our instructors offer flexible options, including one-hour, ninety-minute, or two-hour sessions. If you prefer, you can schedule more than one lesson a week, with each session providing high-quality, one-on-one instruction.
Driving Lesson Prices
At DVDS, we offer competitive prices for our driving lessons. You can choose to pay weekly or opt for a block booking of 10 hours or more at a discounted rate.
Meet The Team
At DVDS, you can check out the driving instructors, see their cars, and read a bit about them before your first lesson. All instructors are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors.
Automatic Driving Lessons
If you’re thinking about taking automatic driving lessons, choosing the right driving school is key. At Dedham Vale Driving School, we’ve got Rick, Helen, Mandy, Garry and Kieran—experienced instructors who’ve been teaching people to drive automatic cars for years.
Intensive Driving Courses
An intensive driving course in Colchester or Clacton is perfect for anyone looking to get their full driving licence quickly. You’ll be driving every day with the same instructor, making it a focused and consistent learning experience.
Recent Passes!
The Best Experience Ever
My driving instructor was Caroline. Amazing value for lessons, would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to learn to drive. The lessons were always really well structured. Never had any issues with scheduling. Incredibly friendly, and reliable, and also passed on first attempt.
Stuart
September 2026
My Driving Instructor was Hayley. During my time of learning to drive, Hayley was so efficient and kind, as someone who has found driving a massive struggle, I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor.
At times where I would feel so stressed and upset, Hayley always comforted me and made me feel more confident with driving.
It has been a long and difficult journey, but with Hayley’s teaching, perseverance, and just overall help. I was able to get to passing my driving test first time, even when it felt like that was impossible at times.
I’m very grateful that I was lucky enough to have Hayley as my instructor.
Sophie
September 2026
I just passed my test with Simon and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. He was always super patient and never made lessons feel too stressful. I can’t thank him enough for how helpful he was in getting me to the point of being able to pass.
Caelen
August 2026