Total Drive
Driving Schools
Total Drive
37 Shiphay Ln, Torquay
# Total Drive
Total Drive is an award-winning business management software platform designed specifically for driving instructors and multi-car driving schools across the UK. The company provides a comprehensive all-in-one app that handles the administrative and operational demands of running a driving instruction business, enabling instructors to focus on teaching rather than paperwork.
The platform serves over 8,600 driving instructors and manages lessons for more than 211,000 pupils weekly. It caters to both independent ADIs (Approved Driving Instructors) and larger multi-car school operations, with flexible pricing starting from just £16 per month.
Total Drive's standout features include a synchronised diary system that integrates with Google Calendar and Apple iCal, comprehensive pupil management with progress tracking, integrated financial management for tax purposes, and branded pupil and parent apps that enable two-way communication. The software is fully cloud-based with automatic backups, eliminating the need for paper records.
What differentiates Total Drive is its instructor-centric design philosophy—the platform was built by and with driving professionals, not generic software developers. The company is an official partner with the Driving Instructors Association and has earned industry recognition as the UK's leading driving instructor app. Customer testimonials highlight exceptional support responsiveness and continuous feature development based on user feedback. The platform offers free lesson reminders, payment tracking, expense recording, and mileage logging capabilities, making it genuinely tax-efficient for self-employed instructors.
Total Drive is an award-winning business management software platform designed specifically for driving instructors and multi-car driving schools across the UK. The company provides a comprehensive all-in-one app that handles the administrative and operational demands of running a driving instruction business, enabling instructors to focus on teaching rather than paperwork.
The platform serves over 8,600 driving instructors and manages lessons for more than 211,000 pupils weekly. It caters to both independent ADIs (Approved Driving Instructors) and larger multi-car school operations, with flexible pricing starting from just £16 per month.
Total Drive's standout features include a synchronised diary system that integrates with Google Calendar and Apple iCal, comprehensive pupil management with progress tracking, integrated financial management for tax purposes, and branded pupil and parent apps that enable two-way communication. The software is fully cloud-based with automatic backups, eliminating the need for paper records.
What differentiates Total Drive is its instructor-centric design philosophy—the platform was built by and with driving professionals, not generic software developers. The company is an official partner with the Driving Instructors Association and has earned industry recognition as the UK's leading driving instructor app. Customer testimonials highlight exceptional support responsiveness and continuous feature development based on user feedback. The platform offers free lesson reminders, payment tracking, expense recording, and mileage logging capabilities, making it genuinely tax-efficient for self-employed instructors.
Services offered
Pupil management systemLesson diary and schedulingFinancial transaction recordingBranded pupil appMulti-instructor staff managementProgress tracking and reportingMobile apps (iOS and Android)Tax-ready expense and mileage logging