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DTC Driving School aims to provide personalised, one-to-one tuition and comprehensive online driving courses that equip individuals with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to become responsible and skilled drivers. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety on the roads, nurturing a lifelong passion for driving, and ensuring our students are well-prepared to face any driving challenge, creating a positive impact on their lives and the community as a whole."
We offer Emergency Car Hire for your driving test along with a fully qualified driving instructor. Both automatic and manual cars are available at 24 hours' notice. Driving Test Car Hire
The DTC Intensive Driving Courses are designed for those learners who have a valid UK provisional driving licence, passed their theory test and have already taken several driving lessons. These one-week pass courses are also suitable for international drivers, even if they have never driven in the UK before, learner drivers who have recently failed a practical test, and those who are almost up to the test standard. Intensive Driving Courses
Online Driving Course: New to DTC are our online courses which include animations & real-life footage, complete DVSA syllabus for the UK driving driving test, the psychology of learning to drive, and driving test tips to ensure your success.
Online Driving Courses
Reviews 494
Tree Jay
Dec 30,2021I used this company this summer to book a test, they found one within 7 days. I sadly couldn't do the test the day before. Driving test refunded me. DTC is not responsible for refunds, they provide a service where you only pay once they find you a test. I think it's a great company. I tried to rebook a test, but I couldn't remember DTCUK name, I then used find me a driving test, who scammed me and didn't find me a test, nor refund me.
Dafnii
Dec 28,2021The booking experience was good, all went smooth but I was unlucky enough to get Frank Chan as my emergency instructor. First of all he was almost 10 minutes late to our pre-exam lesson. He told me to look out for a car with a banner saying Elephant Driving School and then he arrives without a banner (he installed it after arriving) and he rushed me to go in the car without even a proper greeting. He was a bit weird to say the least, laughing to himself, making fun of my driving, I know I am not the perfect driver, but having someone mocking me next to me when I am driving definitely doesn't help!! Needless to say that I got quite stressed out during this preparatory session that was supposed to be helpful but it wasn't!! Apart from all that, the car he arrived in was a diesel, which I haven't driven before and also it was a 2 door car so it was smaller from the one I was used to, so I needed a bit of practice with the reverse parking and bay parking as the reference points were different - and he couldn't help himself to keep telling me what a terrible driver I was even though I told him I was trying to figure out the new reference points and that I didn't have experience with a diesel before that was a bit harder changing the gears. He just kept mocking me, honestly this is not the way you should treat someone just before a test!... The car was dirty and not pleasant to drive in. I wanted to adjust the side mirrors, but he didn't let me as he said the small blind spot mirrors he installed are all I need and there is no need for further adjustment. Once we practiced as much as we could in the limited time we had we drove back to the test centre, but he didn't time it properly so we were also slightly late for the test (despite the fact I was supposed to be there 5 minutes before) so I could see the examiner being a bit impatient. I tried to compose myself and keep and positive outlook. I failed with 6 minor faults and my major fault was the fact that I missed the bus lane at Mitchell way in Bromley, I had never practiced that part and this is a short bus lane turning left as you approach from Station Road. The reason I am mentioning this is to prove that I am not such a terrible driver! I drove the full test almost 40 minutes even though Frank mocked me and said that I might be back in 5 minutes! Only at the very end after my test Frank told me that I am not such a bad driver, that he thinks I am 6 lessons away from being ready and that he could help me with that. So the only reason he said it was to sell his services to me. Thank you very much but I don't like a teacher that can't stop mocking me during our lesson. This is not the service I paid £159 for. I am very very disappointed and I do believe that if I had a different instructor that day maybe I would have passed my test.
Sep
Dec 23,2021Amazing cancellation service! I haven't passed my test yet but they found a cancellation for me two times within a month and met the requirements that I wanted! Highly recommended!
Christie
Dec 16,2021Managed to book a test with the Cancellation app and I passed. Had an amazing instructor Rani who I felt comfortable with and I would definitely recommend.
Ergin Dinc
Dec 08,2021I managed to book an early driving test with a cancellation app. My instructor was not available for the test and booked a 1hr practice+car hire from this website. They made the booking very fast and responded my emails quickly (in 30mins). The driving instructor arrived on time. The instructor gave me several useful suggestions for the test. I passed the test :). I recommend this service if you can find an early test day and do not have a car for it.
Jacky R
Nov 10,2021After reading the most recent reviews, I am actually stunned. I contacted DTC over the weekend with my test on a Tuesday. I got an email an hour after contacting them via their online form, spoke with them about what I needed, was told about the deposit and the price increase if I delayed in securing the booking. This to me is understandable, the more last-minute you book, the higher the price. As this was an emergency booking, I understood this. I paid the deposit via a secure online booking on sunday after 3pm, then got an official booking a few hours later and confirmed with them via a separate email. I was given my instructor's contact details at that time as well and encouraged to contact them. I did, after which she sent me a video to watch which talked through all the Tell me Show me questions for her car. I then was late for my appointment due to a mix up in testing locations, but the instructor was calm, kind and very reassuring. We spent 30 minutes practicing areas I was not confident in and honestly, I learned so much from her in 30 minutes! I think she was the reason I passed on my first go. There are a lot of scam companies out there. However, I was very lucky to find DTC and really appreciate Rani so much!
Jeff Hal
Nov 08,2021I had booked them for a driving test car hire about a month in advance. During the day of the test, the "driving instructor" came around 30 minutes late and blamed the traffic for it. I was already stressed. Then he started talking about money and blaming DTC, saying that they get 50% of the cut for making a few phone calls. It was clear that DTC is just operating a website and call freelance driving instructors when a booking comes in. During my 30 mins session, the instructor was on the phone most of the time and 2 of them were from DTC, where they were haggling rates. I didn't have time to get familiar with the controls of the car. I was stressed and annoyed. This didn't help my driving test. Later, when I checked the DVSA website for the driving instructor's name, I couldn't find it! If you are silly enough to hire a DTC car, ask them to provide proof that the person who brings the car is an approved driving instructor and agree with them, in writing, on how much you will reduce in case if the person gets delayed.
Orçun Elitez
Nov 08,2021I suggest everyone to avoid this company. This is a long story but the baseline is that this company is a fraud and completely scam. They scammed £109 from me and and refused to return this money to steal even more. I called them for a car hire 3 days before my driving test at around 6 pm. They said the price would be £159, bit it would be £199 for me because of the short notice. The person I talked to told me that I had to send a deposit worth £109 immediately to complete the reservations and I did. However, after 1 hour I had something come up and I had to reschedule the test. I immediately sent them an email to do the cancellation just 1 hour after my reservation. I asked a refund and they said the deposit was not refundable and I could use the deposit some other time. They failed to explain not refunding my money as they have never done any preparation for me and I cancelled in an hour. The second story is much more bizarre. I found another driving test. I wanted to book a car for because of the deposit I couldn't get a refund. First, I was told that the fee is £159. However, then they asked £199 just because my initial order was an emergency one. This does not make sense, as my current reservation was not short notice. They clearly wanted to scam me. When I challenge them, they started talking dodgy and in fact his exact response was "That's the way it is". They asked me to pay extra without any logical/legal reasons, just like classic scammers. I decided to never work with them again. The fraud has even become more bizarre, they created reservation, without asking my consent. I was shocked and told them to cancel this. They did not stop and I also received a text from the driver telling me to meet 1 hour before the test, I also explained the driver that I never agreed to work with this company. This is the biggest scammers i have seen. I will make a complaint. For your peace of mind, just do not buy anythings from this fraudsters.
Shola
Nov 05,2021I hired an emergency car with them in September and on the day of the test was one of the most stressful times ever!! I didn’t even want to take the test anymore seeing as they were so late. First hiccup: The instructor Terry didn’t even turn up to my test, instead he sent someone else (who I don’t even think was an instructor). Second hiccup: The person that came with the car was late and so I had only 15mins practise rather than an hour, which was so stressful. 3rd hiccup: When I called the office about this, they just said there’s nothing I can do and didn't refund me anything. They also said I should just pay the person that brought the emergency car what I think will be best not full amount.
Jitendra Gour
Nov 03,2021Amazing customer service, with great supporting nature. highly recommend dtc uk for any test booking, driving test.
Ian
Nov 02,2021Excellent service!! Highly recommended
Stress Less
Oct 28,2021Amazing service. Very quick. Got a test booked within 24 hours of enquiring whereas had to wait 4 months everywhere else. Amazing price. 5 stars!
Subrahmanian Moothiringode
Oct 28,2021Shak and team were quick in responding to my request for a car hire towards a driving test which was in three weeks. I could get in touch with my driving instructor within a day or two. I also got to practice for 2 hours before the test, and the driving instructor they provided was excellent. Five stars to him too. To give you full context, my own driving instructor bailed out of coming to the test, and I tried another website for a mock driving test and car hire which both got cancelled ( the driver didn’t turn up at the scheduled time for the mock test, and I didn’t want to rely on them for a car hire). And that was when I contacted this wonderful team, who are very good at what they do. Thanks team, do continue with your best efforts.
Rab
Oct 22,2021My instructor let me down at the last minute and I was DESPERATE to find cover as my test was in 2 days, DTC UK sorted out everything for me in a matter of hours, I was given a kind and understanding instructor who helped reduced my nerves and made me feel positive , as a result I passed my test! Worth the money.
Amit
Oct 20,2021Great service offered by Kiran at the office and instructor Haroon. I was surprised that managed to sort out everything within hours.
Raj Verma
Oct 20,2021I was sceptical in the beginning but my driving Instructor got covid so I needed a last minute car like very last minute like in 4 hours. I called these guys up and they pulled the rabbit out of the hat. Everything went smooth instructor clearly explained how the car worked and took me on a near identical route which the examiner took me on.. But due to a silly mistake I didn't pass this time but I will have these guys in mind for the future.
Ashly's Gadda
Oct 20,2021Came to the rescue! Just a good company with good people!
Hani Dajani
Oct 18,2021A great service Which is worth every penny. I have been struggling to get a driving test date for my wife, but with an easy process, I have managed to secure one in a few weeks even though there were no dates available for the next 3 months.
Abs
Oct 12,2021I pass my test toda.They helped we book a test with a closer date and I hire a car from them The instructor (RAJ) was very professional, patient and polite Thank you DTC UK
Emilia Deliu
Jan 07,2022This company is a big scam. They took my money and didn’t do anything I waited to get cancellations for driving exams I’ve been trying to get them since September they promised I will get them in one month, it’s now January I’ve been texting them all the time they used to ignore my messages. I asked for refund and they don’t want to give me my money back and claim that there is a admin fee. It is a big scam And I don’t recommend it to anyone