01 / FIRST LESSONS
Never turned the key?
The seat, the mirrors, the pedals. There's a first time for all of it. Start with automatic lessons and give yourself room to learn.
Ask about getting startedAutomatic lessons. Right here in Bath.
A steep hill.
A busy junction.
A calm voice.
There's plenty to think about on Bath's roads. Learn to drive an automatic with Dexter, a calm, patient instructor who gives you room to get the hang of it.
Let's talk about your first lessonFirst-time nerves welcome.
Automatic driving lessons
Based in Bath
Calm, patient Dexter
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
Everyone starts
somewhere. Start here.
Brand new to the driver's seat or bringing a few lessons with you? Tell Dexter where you're at.
02 / FEELING NERVOUS
A few butterflies?
You don't need to turn up feeling confident. Tell Dexter what's worrying you, whether that's pulling away or the traffic behind you.
Talk through your nerves03 / GOING AUTOMATIC
Had enough of the clutch?
An automatic handles the gear changes. If you've been learning in a manual, tell Dexter what you've covered and what still feels tricky.
Ask about switchingLEVERYONE STARTS HERE.
BATH / AUTOMATIC / DEXTERTHE PERSON BESIDE YOU
Learning feels easier
with a patient passenger.
Meet Dexter. He's 21, based in Bath and starting out as a driving instructor. Calm, patient and easy to talk to, he's here to help you find your feet behind the wheel.
If something hasn't clicked, say so. Asking again is part of learning. You've got enough to think about without worrying about that.
Cars are a big part of life outside lessons, too. Dexter takes part in track days at circuits across the south of England.
Read more about DexterLEARNING IN BATH
Lovely from the pavement.
A bit different at the wheel.
Bath brings hills, narrow streets and plenty of people crossing the road. Driving here means learning to notice what's happening around you, as well as what your feet are doing.
Automatic lessons take clutch control and manual gear changes off your list. There's still plenty to learn. Just one less thing to juggle.
See how lessons work in your part of Bath01
Getting comfortable with hills
Pulling away, managing your speed and leaving space for the car ahead.
02
Making room on narrow streets
Looking ahead, judging gaps and knowing when to wait your turn.
03
Keeping up with a busy city
Watching for pedestrians, cyclists and buses while planning your next move.
THE PLACE YOU WILL DRIVE
Familiar streets. A different seat.
Bath looks different when you are the one making the decisions. Lessons build towards reading the road, leaving space and dealing with what is happening around you.
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Can I drive a manual after passing in an automatic?
Passing your test in an automatic gives you a licence for automatic cars only. If you want to drive a manual later, you'll need to pass a separate manual test. Most learners who choose automatic have already decided they don't need to.
Can I start if I'm nervous?
Yes. You don't need to feel at home in the driver's seat before your first lesson. Tell Dexter what's on your mind, whether that's pulling away, roundabouts, or the traffic behind you, and he'll build the first lesson around it.
What if I've already had some lessons?
Say so in your enquiry. Mention whether you were learning in a manual or an automatic, roughly how many hours you've done, and what still feels shaky. Dexter will pick up from there rather than starting you back at square one.
How do I find out about prices and availability?
Ask when you enquire. Include your Bath postcode and the days you can usually manage, and you'll get a straight answer on current lesson prices and whether the times work.
YOUR FIRST STEP
The driver's seat
can come next.
Start with a hello.
Tell Dexter a little about yourself and when you'd like to learn. Ask about lesson prices, availability and anything that's on your mind.
- Your postcode in Bath
- The days and times that work for you
- Any driving you've done so far