Learner starter course
Built for 17-year-olds sitting behind the wheel for the first time. Cockpit drill, clutch control, and building road confidence at a gentle pace.
From £34/hr
Course detailsDVSA approved · Est. 2009
Confident drivers start at the first milepost.
Patient, DVSA-approved instructors and a clear path from your very first lesson to a first-time pass. Trusted by families across Bristol for over fifteen years.
72%
First-time pass rate
4,200+
Students taught
15
Years on the road
4.9
Average review score
Why families choose us
Steady instruction, clearly priced, no surprises.
We designed Milepost for nervous first-timers and the parents paying for lessons. That means dual-controlled cars, DBS-checked instructors, transparent hourly rates, and a lesson plan you can actually follow from day one to test day.
DBS-checked instructors
Every instructor is DVSA-approved, enhanced DBS-checked, and reviewed by our lead examiner each term.
Dual-controlled cars
A calm, modern fleet with dual controls, so there's always a safety net while you learn.
Local test routes
We teach on the exact routes used by the Bristol and Kingswood test centres.
Honest pricing
Published hourly rates and package discounts. No booking fees, no vague add-ons.
Courses for every learner
Adult automatic course
Learning later, or coming back after years away? Relaxed automatic lessons with flexible daytime and weekend slots.
From £36/hr
Course detailsFast-track intensive
Test-ready in weeks, not months. A structured block of daily lessons with a practical test slot booked in from the start.
From £1,190
Course detailsHow your journey runs
- 01
Free assessment call
A quick chat to match you with the right instructor, car, and course.
- 02
Structured lessons
Work through a clear syllabus with progress notes after every session.
- 03
Mock test
A full dress-rehearsal on real test routes before we book the real thing.
- 04
Pass & drive
Sit your test with a familiar car and a calm plan. Then it's licence day.
The numbers behind the trust
We publish our real figures, updated every quarter. Numbers are this school's proof.
72%
First-time pass rate vs. 48% national average
26.4
Average hours to test-ready
9
Grade-A DVSA instructors
What parents and learners say
Our daughter went from terrified to passing first time. The progress notes after each lesson meant we always knew where she was.
Rachel OkaforParent · Learner starter course
I hadn't driven in twelve years. My instructor was endlessly patient and I passed the automatic test in eight weeks.
Daniel VossLearner · Adult automatic course
The intensive course had my test booked from week one. No wasted time, no vague promises — just a clear plan and a pass.
Priya MalhotraLearner · Fast-track intensive
Common questions
You can start learning to drive a car at 17, or at 16 if you receive the enhanced rate of Personal Independence Payment. You'll need a provisional licence before your first lesson.
Yes. Our starter and intensive courses are available in both manual and automatic. Adult returners often prefer automatic; we'll help you decide on your assessment call.
Absolutely. Pay by the hour at our standard rate, or save with a 10 or 20-hour block. There are no booking fees either way.
Ready for your first milepost?
Book a free assessment call and we'll match you with the right instructor and course this week.