Driving lessons in colchester, clacton and ipswich
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Driving School Colchester, Clacton and Ipswich.
Founded in 1988, Dedham Vale Driving School provides a complete range of driving lessons across Colchester, Clacton, Ipswich, and nearby villages. Our friendly instructors offer weekly lessons in both manual and automatic cars.
We specialize in intensive driving courses in Colchester and Clacton, and our instructors also offer motorway driving lessons, Pass Plus courses, and refresher lessons.
Since 2016, our driving school has proudly ranked among the top three in Colchester!
Weekly Driving Lessons
Weekly driving lessons are a great way to learn how to drive. Our instructors offer flexible options, including one-hour, ninety-minute, or two-hour sessions. If you prefer, you can schedule more than one lesson a week, with each session providing high-quality, one-on-one instruction.
Driving Lesson Prices
At DVDS, we offer competitive prices for our driving lessons. You can choose to pay weekly or opt for a block booking of 10 hours or more at a discounted rate.
Meet The Team
At DVDS, you can check out the driving instructors, see their cars, and read a bit about them before your first lesson. All instructors are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors.
Automatic Driving Lessons
If you’re thinking about taking automatic driving lessons, choosing the right driving school is key. At Dedham Vale Driving School, we’ve got Garry, Rick, Helen, and Kieran—experienced instructors who’ve been teaching people to drive automatic cars for years.
Intensive Driving Courses
An intensive driving course in Colchester or Clacton is perfect for anyone looking to get their full driving licence quickly. You’ll be driving every day with the same instructor, making it a focused and consistent learning experience.
Recent Passes!
The Best Experience Ever
Simon is an incredible driving instructor. Helped me learn to drive swiftly using his driving wisdom and skill. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Thanks Simon!!
Renaldas
March 2026
I suffer from anxiety and autism and I never thought I would be able to drive a manual car, however with the care and dedication Hayley has put into our lessons in both driving and making sure I was okay has been above and beyond what I could have asked for, she is amazing at both teaching and being understanding of different situations and circumstances. I managed to pass first time with a clean sheet which even I was surprised at, I am truly grateful to Hayley for sticking with me and being such a fabulous driving instructor. She is great at talking for both if you are nervous to talk or not very good at conversation, she is truly an amazing instructor that always takes care and ensures you are alright. I would definitely recommend and give the most stars to Hayley for consistently trying and caring for her learners.
Thomas
February 2026
I had Mandy as my instructor, and I couldn’t say a bad word about the whole time I was with her, amazing experience, passed with just 2 faults in the space of a month after my 17th birthday. Thank you!
Harley
January 2026