1st Time School Of Motoring
Driving Schools
1st Time School Of Motoring
264A Plumstead High St, London
# 1st Time School of Motoring
1st Time School of Motoring is an established driving school based in south-east London and north-west Kent, operating continuously since 1989. They provide professional driving lessons to learner drivers preparing for their test, alongside advanced instruction for those seeking to improve existing skills or gain confidence on the road.
The business serves learner drivers across over 90 towns in the south-east, with a network of 40+ qualified male and female instructors offering both manual and automatic tuition. Their primary market includes first-time learners, test candidates, and experienced drivers looking for refresher courses.
What distinguishes 1st Time from competitors is their substantial track record: over 35 years of operation, helping more than 100,000 people pass their driving test. Unlike national call-centre operations, they function as a genuinely local, family-run business with a fully staffed office in Lewisham, meaning personalised service and accessible support.
They offer competitive pricing—notably their beginner package of four lessons for £100 on manual cars before 6pm—and provide comprehensive door-to-door lessons lasting the full 60 minutes. Their value proposition emphasises reliability and experience in an increasingly saturated market of discount driving schools.
Additionally, 1st Time recruits and trains new driving instructors through an ADI/PDI programme, offering franchised positions with vehicle, tax, MOT and insurance provision included, plus discounted trainee courses under £1,000.
1st Time School of Motoring is an established driving school based in south-east London and north-west Kent, operating continuously since 1989. They provide professional driving lessons to learner drivers preparing for their test, alongside advanced instruction for those seeking to improve existing skills or gain confidence on the road.
The business serves learner drivers across over 90 towns in the south-east, with a network of 40+ qualified male and female instructors offering both manual and automatic tuition. Their primary market includes first-time learners, test candidates, and experienced drivers looking for refresher courses.
What distinguishes 1st Time from competitors is their substantial track record: over 35 years of operation, helping more than 100,000 people pass their driving test. Unlike national call-centre operations, they function as a genuinely local, family-run business with a fully staffed office in Lewisham, meaning personalised service and accessible support.
They offer competitive pricing—notably their beginner package of four lessons for £100 on manual cars before 6pm—and provide comprehensive door-to-door lessons lasting the full 60 minutes. Their value proposition emphasises reliability and experience in an increasingly saturated market of discount driving schools.
Additionally, 1st Time recruits and trains new driving instructors through an ADI/PDI programme, offering franchised positions with vehicle, tax, MOT and insurance provision included, plus discounted trainee courses under £1,000.
Services offered
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