ZNR Driving SchoolManual
- Best if you
- want the widest freedom on your licence
- What you control
- Clutch and gears as well as steering and pedals
- Your licence after passing
- Covers manual and automatic cars
Manual and automatic lessons
Choose the car that suits you. Both come with patient, calm instruction and honest advice.
Manual lessons
We have expert instructors available for manual lessons. We have both male and female instructors, and you are very welcome to request your preference. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible.
- Expert, patient instruction
- Male or female instructor on request
- Local test route practice
- 360° camera car for easier parking
Automatic lessons
There are many benefits to taking automatic lessons. For many learners it builds confidence, it removes the fear of stalling or rolling back on hills, and there are fewer distractions so you can focus on the road.
- Builds confidence for many learners
- No stalling and no hill-start worries
- Fewer distractions
- 360° camera car for easier parking
Which should I choose?
Both are taught the same patient way. Here is how they differ.
Automatic
- Best if you
- want to build confidence quickly or feel nervous about stalling
- What you control
- Steering and pedals, with the car changing gear for you
- Your licence after passing
- Covers automatic cars only
Not sure which suits you? Call 07579 600 600 and we'll talk it through, no pressure.
Every lesson includes
- Patient, calm instruction
- Local test route practice
- Honest advice on when you're ready
- Beginners, refresher and retest students
- Road test preparation and parallel parking
- Lessons in Mitcham, West Wickham, Morden, Bromley and Croydon
Pass Plus
Passed your test? Build confidence for the journeys ahead, from busy town roads to your first motorway trip.
What is Pass Plus?
Pass Plus is a practical training course for drivers who have passed their driving test. It is designed to develop your skills, broaden your experience and help you drive more safely. You can take it at any time after passing, although GOV.UK says it is most useful in your first year.
- At least 6 hours of training
- Six modules covering different roads and conditions
- No final test: your instructor assesses you throughout
- Training with a Pass Plus-registered approved driving instructor (ADI)
Benefits of Pass Plus
More confidence
Work on situations that still feel unfamiliar after your test, with guidance and feedback from an instructor.
Broader experience
Develop your skills on different types of roads and in conditions you may not have experienced during your learner lessons.
Safer decisions
Strengthen your observation, planning and awareness of hazards, and learn to adapt your driving to the road and conditions.
Possible insurance savings
Some insurers offer a discount with a Pass Plus certificate. Discounts are not guaranteed; check with your insurer before booking.
What is included in Pass Plus?
The course covers all six of these modules. Training should be practical, but local conditions may mean some parts are covered in theory.
1. In town
Build experience in busy traffic, with junctions, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
2. In all weathers
Learn to adjust your speed, following distance and driving approach when visibility or grip is reduced.
3. On rural roads
Develop your judgement on bends and narrow roads, and awareness of hidden hazards, animals and slow-moving vehicles.
4. At night
Learn about using lights correctly and managing reduced visibility, glare and judging distance in the dark.
5. On dual carriageways
Build confidence joining and leaving faster roads, choosing lanes and maintaining safe following distances.
6. On motorways
Develop skills for joining, leaving and changing lanes, with awareness of motorway signs and safe driving at higher speeds.
Pass Plus questions
How long does Pass Plus take?
The course takes at least 6 hours. You will normally spend at least 5.5 hours driving. You must reach the required standard in every module, so additional training may be needed.
Do I have to take another driving test?
No. There is no final test. Your instructor assesses you throughout the course, and you must meet the required standard in all six modules.
How do I get my Pass Plus certificate?
Once you reach the required standard, you and your instructor sign a training report form. You send it to DVSA to apply for your Pass Plus certificate. The certificate is not issued automatically at the end of your lessons.
Will Pass Plus reduce my insurance?
Possibly, but not all insurers offer a discount and the amount varies. Ask your insurer whether it accepts Pass Plus and what saving, if any, it offers. If you passed your test more than a year ago, check that you are still eligible for its discount.
How much does Pass Plus cost?
Fees depend on the instructor and the training time needed. Contact ZNR to ask about availability, a Pass Plus-registered instructor and current fees.
Read the official GOV.UK / DVSA Pass Plus guide, including training and assessment and insurance discount guidance.
Book your first driving lesson
Call or message us and we will find a time that suits you.