Driving lessons in Derby with MD Driving
At MD Driving, every lesson follows a clear structure designed to help you progress at a pace suited to you. Matt will help you build belief in your ability, and become fully prepared for real-world driving — not just your test. Whether you’re nervous, returning after a break, or a confident fast learner, lessons are tailored to you while still following a proven system.
Lessons for every type of learner
Nervous & overthinking learners
If you feel anxious, doubt yourself, or worry about making mistakes, lessons focus on building calm, control, and trust in your decisions. You’ll learn at a pace that feels safe while still moving forward.
Confident & fast learners
If you pick things up quickly and want to progress efficiently, lessons refine your skills, sharpen awareness, and prepare you for higher-level driving situations and test readiness.
Different starting points — same outcome: safe, capable, test-ready driving.
Is MD Right for you?
MD Driving is ideal if you:
- Want structured, professional driving lessons
- Prefer calm, supportive instruction
- Like understanding why you’re doing something
- Want to become a safe driver, not just pass
- Value steady progress without wasted time
Lessons designed around how learners really struggle — provided exclusively by Matt Durrant
Learn to drive a manual car with structured, confidence-building lessons designed around how humans actually learn — not rushed, random driving. Each session is set up for a calm supportive environment.
A Higher Standard of Driving
I'll teach you to drive a manual car with structured, confidence-building lessons designed around how learners really struggle — not rushed, random driving. Your lessons are provided exclusively by Matt Durrant in a calm supportive environment.
- DVSA-Approved Instructor
- Local Derby Test Route Training
- Calm Coaching for Nervous Drivers
- Clear System From Beginner to Test-Ready
Build control. Build confidence. Pass prepared.
MD Driving isn’t built around squeezing in hours. Matt's training blueprint is built around a structured learning system designed to help learners think, plan, and stay composed under pressure. It stems from these core attributes:
Car Control, Awareness, Forward Planning, Judgement, Anticipation
You’re not just paying for time in a car and you're not just having a driving lesson in the traditional sense. You’re learning a method that develops:
- Control under pressure
- Decision-making at junctions
- Confidence that doesn’t collapse under test stress
- Driving habits that last beyond the test
- To overcome limiting beliefs
This is why many learners come to MD Driving after struggling elsewhere — and finally understand what driving is supposed to feel like. It should always be empowering.
Led by Experience and Education
Matt Durrant combines:
- Over a decade of teaching experience
- DVSA-approved instructor standards
- Thousands of learners taught online through MD Driving
- IAM Institute of advanced motorists qualification
- Teaches people to become qualified instructors
- active Problem solving
- A structured coaching style that simplifies complex skills
Lessons are not improvised. They follow a clear progression designed to build ability step by step.
Who This Is For
MD Driving lessons are ideal if you:
✔ Feel nervous or overwhelmed while learning or post test
✔ Have stalled progress with other instructors
✔ Want structured learning instead of guesswork
✔ Want to pass with real confidence, not luck
Driving Education — Not Just Lessons
Most instruction focuses on what to do.
MD Driving focuses on why, when, and how to stay calm while doing it. That difference is what turns learners into confident drivers — not just test passers.
Driving lesson FAQ's
Can I learn in my own car with MD Driving?
Yes, providing that everything is legal and roadworthy. The cost is the same and would be subject to an initial assessment drive.
How long are the lessons?
Lesson length and format depend on availability and your learning needs but are generally 1.5 hours. They can also be taken in 1 or 2 hour
When's the latest I can cancel a lesson?
48 hours prior to your lesson. Lessons cancelled without a good reason inside this would be charged at full rate.
How quickly can I pass?
It depends on whether you have your driving theory test passed and a practical test booked but in general everyone progresses at a different pace. The focus is on safe, confident and ultimately independent driving — not rushing.
Do lessons cover Derby test routes?
Yes. Where appropriate, lessons include roads and layouts commonly used by Derby examiners.
What car will I learn in?
Manual Audi A3 2.0TDI Sportnav with manual gears and dual pedals for safety and peace of mind