“Why More Learners in Derby Choose A Star Auto & Manual Driving School”
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Derby's Most Trusted Driving School
A Star Auto & Manual Driving School offers professional driving lessons in Derbyshire and all surrounding areas.
Looking for driving lessons in Derby? Our driving school offers comprehensive courses to match your needs, using high-quality teaching methods to help you pass first time round. With our tried and tested techniques, you'll become a fully qualified road user in no time.
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42 Hours 12 Days Automatic Driving Course
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Why Choose Us
The A-Star Difference
We're committed to providing the highest quality driving education in Derby. Here's what sets us apart from other driving schools.
Experienced Instructors
DVSA approved instructors with years of experience teaching learners of all abilities.
Flexible Scheduling
Lessons available 7 days a week to fit around your work, school or other commitments.
Free Theory Support
Complimentary theory test training included with all practical lesson packages.
Patient & Supportive
A calm, stress-free learning environment where you can progress at your own pace.
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“Manual vs Automatic Driving Lessons in Derby: Which Should You Choose?”
Choosing between manual and automatic driving lessons is a key decision for every learner in Derbysh...
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“How A Star Supports Nervous Learners in Derbyshire”
Many new drivers feel anxious about learning to drive, and at A Star Auto & Manual Driving Schoo...
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Find answers to common questions about our driving lessons, booking process, and more.
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In order to learn to drive, you need to be 17 years old and have a valid provisional licence (16 if you receive the higher rate disability living allowance).You can complete a form up to three months before your 17th birthday, and you can either pick one up from the post office or apply online at the DVLA website.
Managing Director and owner of the company is Mrs. Shakeela Butt
Your provisional licence, glasses if worn, sensible low level shoes No flip-flops, comfortable clothing, gift voucher or money for the lesson cost.
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What Our Learners Say
Real feedback from students who passed with A-Star Auto and Manual
“Shakeela gave me really good driving lessons, made me feel prepared and made everything really clear with specific step by step methods. Overall I was really pleased with everything!”
Shakeela is a brill instructor i had my first driving lesson she made feel comfortable and she very paitent i highly recommend her
Excellent teaching skills, patient and always keep track of mistakes and provide corrective measure. Very Good instructor, will recommend to anyone. Thank you so much Shakeela
Passed my test on the first attempt. Very good and calm. Her advice before the test and throughout the lessons was very helpful, thank you so much.
“Shakeela is an amazing instructor!!! I came to her in March after trying out two other instructors and from then on my driving lessons have been a great combination of learning and fun. She was so patient with me and I don’t think I would have been able to pass with zero minors without her help. Thank you so much Shakeela! I’ll miss you.”
“I would like to say a huge thank you to A Star Auto & Manual Driving School instructor Shakeela Butt. All Shakeela’s help and guidance made me feel more confident on the road and she was great in helping to ease my test day nerves, allowing me to pass first time. Thank you Shakeela!”
“I would like to thank Shakeela for being such a brilliant teacher. I’m very glad that A Star Auto & Manual Driving School allocated her as my driving instructor, I have enjoyed my lessons. Shakeela helped me feel at ease and confident enough to pass my manual test, she comes highly recommended from me!”
I have recently cleared my driving test in first attempt. Shakeela is a wonderful instructor. She is calm, confident and best thing is she will always point out every little wrong thing that you do be it gears/mirrors/clutch everything till such time that driving the correct way becomes your habit.I have learnt a lot from her and would wholeheartedly recommend her. Good luck to all who are going to take the test...
Thanks to shakeela to help me pass first time in a manual car I am very pleased with your teaching .definitely recommend you to family and friends .I am over the moon to pass first time. Thanks to you. Robert
Re-editing my last post. Shakeela was a brilliant instructor who had a lot of time for me. this led to me passing my driving test and well over the moon about it. Thanks shakeela and all the best for the future!!!! highly recommended
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