- One or two weeks
- 1-to-1, 4 or 6 hours a day
- DVSA approved instructors
- Over 1,000 learners passed
What is an intensive driving course?
An intensive course compresses your learning into a much shorter period than weekly lessons. Booking both your theory and practical test is usually part of it, and semi-intensive courses are available if you want time out to pass your theory test first.
A shorter timeframe
Intensive courses are usually offered over one or two weeks, with up to six hours on the road in a day.
1-to-1 every day
4 or 6 hours of one-to-one lessons each day with a local, fully qualified driving instructor.
Semi-intensive options
Semi-intensive courses let you take time out while you pass your theory test.
Why take an intensive course in Dudley?
The biggest benefit is time. Many people book a week off work, or are close to going back to school or university. Instead of learning over six to eight months, some prefer to squeeze driving into less than a fortnight.
Learning to drive can feel overwhelming at the beginning. An intensive course tackles that head-on, building your confidence on the road a little more each day.
Intensive course prices
Manual and automatic crash courses from 10 to 40 hours. You must hold a provisional UK driving licence, and a £100 deposit secures your course.
| Course length | Manual | Automatic | Advance payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hours | £450 | £500 | £100 |
| 14 hours | £600 | £700 | £150 |
| 25 hours | £1,000 | £1,200 | £200 |
| 32 hours | £1,350 | £1,500 | £250 |
| 40 hours | £1,600 | £1,800 | £300 |
Prices can vary slightly with where you live. New drivers can add Pass Plus for £180 once they pass.
How your course works
- 1
Pick your car and hours
Choose a manual or automatic course between 10 and 40 hours. A £100 deposit secures it, and you need a provisional UK driving licence.
- 2
Get theory out of the way
Pass your theory test ahead of the course if you can. A semi-intensive course leaves gaps in your timetable while you do it.
- 3
Learn Dudley by driving it
Each day your instructor works with you one-to-one for 4 or 6 hours, so your skills build quickly and your test feels familiar.
Learning in Dudley
Dudley is one of the hillier towns we teach in, and an intensive course puts you on its slopes every day, which is exactly what builds hill-start confidence fast.
- Pickup from home, college or work in Dudley.
- Hill starts and steep junctions around Kates Hill and Eve Hill.
- Burnt Tree Island and the Dudley Southern Bypass for faster roads.
- Dudley town centre
- Kates Hill
- Netherton
- Russells Hall
- Wrens Nest
- Priory
- Eve Hill
- Holly Hall
Your test centre
Wolverhampton Driving Test Centre
Spring Road, Ettingshall, WV4 6JX
Reached via Sedgley or Coseley, so your course covers the routes you will be tested on. Wednesbury Driving Test Centre (Knowles Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HN) is an option too.
DVSA rule from June 2026: a car test can only move to one of the 3 nearest centres, or back to the original, so choose with care before booking.
Also in Dudley and nearby
What Our Students Say About Us
Over the years, numerous students have trusted us and passed their driving tests. Here is some recent feedback.
It was an amazing experience learning driving from Sunny. He's very calm and patient and makes sure you learn the manoeuvres correctly before moving on. Great instructor, amazing teaching method!
Fantastic instructor, enjoyed every lesson. I only had 10 lessons and passed first time. I would recommend him 100% as he will make you road worthy.
I took my test for the first time today and passed with no minors. Sunny is reliable, always on time, and his patience and encouragement put new learners at ease.
I passed my first attempt in one week with SDS. Sunny was more than an excellent instructor. He helped me understand my mistakes and correct them very fast.
I have just passed my driving test with Sandhu Driving School at the Wolverhampton test centre today with zero faults!
It was great learning from Sunny. Very patient and strict when required. He boosts your confidence and gives very helpful tips for smart and safe driving.
Intensive Driving Courses in Dudley FAQs
1. How quickly can I pass with an intensive course in Dudley?
Intensive courses usually run over one or two weeks, with 4 or 6 hours of one-to-one driving each day. How long you need depends on your starting point, and we advise honestly after assessing you.
2. Is an automatic intensive course a good choice in Dudley?
Often, yes. Dudley is hilly, and an automatic car has no clutch, so hill starts are easier. An automatic licence only covers automatic cars.
3. What does the £100 deposit cover?
It secures your place on the course. It is the £100 advance payment shown in the prices table, and it is needed for every intensive course.
4. Do I need to have passed my theory test first?
It is best to have passed it before your course. If you haven't, a semi-intensive course lets you take time out while you pass it.
Book your intensive course in Dudley
Tell us your postcode, whether you want a manual or automatic car and when you would like to start. For SMS text requests, you can also text Mr Sandhu on 07957 965796.