Short-Notice Test Hire Packages

Primary Coverage Area

Standard course pricing and lesson pickups apply to locations within our core operational zone: Chippenham, Bristol, Swindon, and their immediate surrounding test areas.

Out-of-Area Surcharges

For bookings, intensive courses, or test representations requested outside our standard coverage area, additional fees apply to cover travel time, additional mileage, and fuel expenses.

 Additional Travel Charge: £0.75 per mile (calculated for round-trip travel beyond the outer boundary of our core zones) OR a flat daily travel surcharge (quoted upon initial inquiry).

 Extended Travel Time: If travel time to your pickup location or specified test center exceeds 30 minutes each way from our primary zone, travel time will either be deducted from your total course hours or billed at an adjusted rate of £30/hour.

Supplementary Terms & Conditions

Important Notice: The courses detailed on this page are specialised, high-intensity packages. As such, they carry Supplementary Terms & Conditions that apply in addition to our standard Kudos Driving Terms and Conditions

1. Location Approval: Pickup locations and test centres outside our core zone must be agreed upon prior to paying for your course.

2. Test Center Familiarity: While driving skills are universal, taking a test in an unfamiliar test area may require allocating course hours to local road layout familiarization.

3. Custom Quotes: For bespoke out-of-area packages, please contact us directly with your postcode and chosen DVSA test center for a precise, itemized breakdown.

Requirements for Booking

You must hold a valid UK provisional driving license and have passed your Theory Test.

Candidates must already be at or near test standard. An initial assessment may be required if you have not previously trained with us.

Test availability is subject to instructor calendar alignment.

Ready to secure your license? Contact us today with your test date, time, and test center location to check immediate availability.

(Excludes official DVSA test fee)

2 Day Short-Notice Test Preparation Course / Hire Package

Short-Notice Intensive Driving Test Preparation (13 Hours Total)

Take your Driving Test with ConfidenceDesigned to rapidly correct critical faults, lock in all key manoeuvres, and conduct a realistic test run over two 5-hour sessions.

Day 1: Comprehensive Assessment, Core Rules & Manoeuvres (5 Hours)

Hour 1: Diagnostic Driving & Baseline Assessment

Initial 40-minute drive across mixed road types to evaluate core skills.

Identification of immediate driving, serious, or dangerous faults.

Goal-setting and immediate alignment on target areas.

Hour 2: Junctions, Roundabouts & Priority Rules

T-junctions, crossroads, and emerging safely with proper MSPSL routines.

Multi-lane, spiral, and turbo roundabouts: positioning, signal discipline, and lane choice.

Eliminating hesitation while maintaining safe gaps.

Hour 3: High-Speed Roads, Clearance & Progress

Dual carriageway join/exit strategies, lane changes, and overtaking.

Passing clearance for parked vehicles, cyclists, and meeting situations.

Appropriate speed choice for road conditions and speed limits.

Hour 4: Complete Manoeuvre Toolkit & Emergency Stop

Parallel park, bay parking (forward and reverse), and pulling up on the right.

360° observation routines, slow control, and reference point calibration.

Controlled emergency stop promptness and moving-off safety checks.

Hour 5: Independent Driving & Show-Me / Tell-Me

Following sat-nav routes and directional road signs.

Comprehensive review of all DVSA 'Tell Me' vehicle safety questions.

In-car practice of all 'Show Me' control operations while driving.

Day 2: Mock Testing, Fix-It Remediation & Test Readiness (5 Hours)

Hours 1–2: Full DVSA Mock Driving Test & Detailed Debrief

40-minute formal mock test under strict examination conditions.

Includes independent driving (sat-nav/signs) and one randomly selected maneuver.

Full breakdown of errors using official DL25 fault categories.

Hour 3: Target Remediation ("Fix-It" Session)

Immediate repetition and practice of any serious or driving faults flagged in the mock test.

Focused practice on the candidate’s least confident manoeuvres or road layouts.

Hour 4: Local Test Route Hotspots & Tricky Locations

Navigating complex local test area features (blind bends, awkward lane markings, speed transitions).

Managing high-risk pedestrian zones and complex light-controlled junctions.

Hour 5: Final Refinement & Test-Day Strategy

Final light practice drive prioritising calm execution and smooth control.

Test-day mindset, managing nerve responses, and final pre-test briefing.

Official Test Representation (3 Hours)

1-hour pre-test warm-up drive to build focus and settle nerves.

Full use of our dual-control Honda Civic Type R for your practical test.

Post-test debrief, administrative wrap-up, and return journey.

Pricing & Structure

Total Duration: 13 Hours (Training is Structured across 2 days + Representation for the DVSA Practical Driving Test)


Hourly Rate: £60 / hour


£780

4 Day Short-Notice Test Preparation Course / Hire Package

Short-Notice Driving Test Preparation Course (19 Hours Total)

Designed to refine key driving skills, correct habits, and build test-day confidence over four consecutive 4-hour sessions.

Day 1: Baseline Assessment & Control Refinement

Hour 1: Assessment Drive & Fault Identification

30-minute diagnostic drive covering urban and rural routes.

Identification of driver-created faults (driving, serious, or dangerous).

Debrief and goal-setting based on areas needing immediate correction.

Hour 2: Vehicle Control & Clutch Dynamics

Braking technique refinement (progressive braking, avoiding harsh stops).

Clutch control, bite-point accuracy, and hill starts without roll-back.

 Mirror checks, signal timing, and routine sequencing (MSPSL).

Hour 3: Junctions & Roundabouts Core

Approaching, evaluating, and emerging from T-junctions safely.

Roundabout positioning, lane discipline, and exit signalling.

Managing blind spots and pedestrian crossings near junctions.

 Hour 4: Independent Driving & Satellite Navigation

Following sat-nav directions while maintaining full vehicle control.

Road sign recognition and directional lane planning under guidance.

Day 2: Speed, Clearance & Complex Junctions

Hour 1: Speed Choice & Road Progress

Selecting appropriate speeds for road conditions, hazard levels, and limits.

Avoiding hesitation while maintaining safe stopping distances.

 Hour 2: Multi-Lane Roundabouts & High-Speed Roads

Navigating multi-lane, spiral, and turbo roundabouts.

Dual carriageway join/exit procedures, lane changes, and overtake decisions.

Hour 3: Space Clearance & Vulnerable Road Users

Managing side clearance past parked vehicles, cyclists, and oncoming traffic.

Meeting situations, priority awareness, and passing safety margins.

Hour 4: Maneuver Mastery Part 1

Parallel park execution, reference point calibration, and observation routines.

Bay parking (forward and reverse) with precise vehicle placement.

Day 3: Manoeuvres, Show-Me / Tell-Me & Mock Test

Hour 1: Manoeuvre Mastery Part 2 & Emergency Stop

Pulling up on the right and reversing 2 car lengths safely.

Emergency stop promptness, control, and post-stop safety checks.

All manoeuvre checks performed with complete, 360° observations.

Hour 2: Show-Me / Tell-Me Questions & Vehicle Safety

Review of all candidate 'Tell Me' vehicle safety questions.

Practical run-through of all 'Show Me' controls while driving.

Hours 3–4: Full Mock Driving Test (40 minutes + Debrief)

Realistic mock test adhering strictly to DVSA standards.

Detailed marking using DL25 fault categories.

In-depth debrief to isolate remaining test-critical vulnerabilities.

Day 4: Targeted Polishing & Test Route Familiarisation

Hours 1–2: Test Route Challenges & Local Hotspots

Driving specific, complex sections of local test routes.

Navigating tricky junctions, awkward road markings, and high-fault locations.

Hour 3: Fix-It Remediation Session

Targeted practice addressing faults highlighted during Day 3's mock test.

Repeated practice of the candidate’s least confident manoeuvre or scenario.

Hour 4: Final Test Readiness & Mindset Preparation

Final light mock drive focusing on smooth execution and calm decision-making.

Mental prep, test-day strategy, and pre-test routine planning.

Official Test Representation (3 Hours)

1-hour pre-test warm-up drive to build focus and settle nerves.

Full use of our dual-control Honda Civic Type R for your practical test.

Post-test debrief, administrative wrap-up, and return journey.

Pricing & Investment

Total Duration: 19 Hours (Training is Structured across 4 days + Representation for the DVSA Practical Driving Test)


Hourly Rate: £60 / hour


£1140

Why Choose Kudos Driving?

Discover the advantages of learning to drive with Kudos Driving:

Expert Instructor

Our friendly, patient instructor ensures enjoyable, high-quality driving lessons.

Modern Training Vehicle

Learn in a 2020 Honda Civic Type R for superior handling and safety.

Focus on Lifelong Skills

We prioritise safe driving skills for life, beyond just passing the test.