Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Crawley
Driving Crawley was founded in 2012 by Laurence, an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with extensive advanced driving qualifications including IAM Masters, RoSPA Gold, and DriveTech Advanced Driving Diploma certifications. Our approach combines modern teaching methodologies with practical experience gained from observing over 100 UK driving tests. We specialise in adapting instruction for learners with special needs such as anxiety, autism, and dyslexia, using techniques like Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Client-Centred Learning. Our Crawley-based service utilises dual-controlled vehicles equipped with HD recording systems for post-lesson review, complemented by a comprehensive YouTube channel with nearly 7 million views.We prioritise developing safe driving attitudes over mere test-passing, offering flexible weekday/weekend lessons and complementary theory test support. Our tailored instruction addresses individual weaknesses through targeted exercises and iPad-based visual aids, ensuring learners gain both practical skills and theoretical understanding of UK road systems.
Services
Driving Lessons
Theory Test Lessons
Practical Test Preparation
Refresher Sessions
Special Needs Instruction
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Modern manual cars with dual controls for safety
- Complementary theory test support for regular clients
- HD camera recordings for post-lesson analysis
- Creator of popular YouTube channel with driving tutorials
- Specialist experience teaching learners with special needs
Associations and certifications
- IAM Masters
- RoSPA Gold
- DriveTech Advanced Driving Diploma
What people say
Patient instructor
Excellent teaching methods
Great with special needs
Effective HD recordings
Helped pass first time
Services
Driving Lessons
Tailored manual driving lessons in Crawley using dual-controlled vehicles. Our ADI-certified instructors employ modern teaching techniques including HD recording analysis and iPad-based visual aids. Lessons focus on developing safe driving habits while preparing for practical tests, with flexible weekday/weekend availability. Specialised instruction available for learners with anxiety, autism, and other special needs.
Theory Test Lessons
Targeted theory test tuition covering Highway Code, road signs, and hazard perception. Sessions include diagram-based explanations and creative memory techniques for challenging topics like motorway rules and stopping distances. We provide structured revision plans and recommend essential study materials to achieve the 43/50 pass threshold required for UK theory tests.
Practical Test Preparation
Comprehensive practical test coaching using real test routes and mock assessments. Instructors analyse test-day requirements including 'Show Me Tell Me' questions and independent driving segments. Lessons incorporate examiner expectations and route-specific preparation for Crawley's test centre in Pease Pottage, with optional backseat instructor support during actual tests.
Refresher Sessions
Customised refresher courses for returning drivers or those needing confidence rebuilding. Sessions focus on modern driving techniques, UK road updates, and anxiety-reduction strategies. Includes car familiarisation and progressive exposure to challenging road scenarios like roundabouts and busy car parks.
Special Needs Instruction
Specialised driving tuition for learners with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. Our ADI-certified instructors use Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Client-Centred Learning techniques, adapting lesson structures to individual cognitive needs while maintaining DVSA compliance. Includes extended explanation periods and multi-sensory teaching aids.
People
Laurence Jacquemin
Approved Driving Instructor
ADI since 2012 with multiple advanced driving qualifications including IAM Masters and RoSPA Gold. Specialises in teaching learners with special needs, using innovative techniques like HD recording analysis and iPad-based visual learning. Creator of the popular Driving Crawley YouTube channel with nearly 7 million views.
Questions
Do you offer automatic driving lessons?
No, we only provide manual driving lessons in Crawley.
Can I use my own car for lessons?
Yes, we offer lessons in your own car subject to initial assessment.
Do you provide evening driving lessons?
No, we don't offer evening lessons but do provide weekend instruction.
How many lessons do most learners need?
Typical requirement is 6-8 hours weekly, with test readiness determined by skill development rather than fixed hour counts.
Do you guarantee passing the driving test?
No responsible instructor can guarantee passes, but our 60-70% first-time pass rate exceeds Crawley's average through comprehensive preparation.
Can I get theory test help with practical lessons?
Yes, we offer complementary theory test support for regular clients, including hazard perception techniques and question analysis.
