Intensive courses, 5–45 hours
A structured plan built around your current level and your test date.
Read the course guideLocal driving school since 2002
Intensive driving courses in South & West Wales
Daily one-to-one lessons with a local instructor, spread over one or two weeks so every skill has time to sink in. Manual or automatic, from a quick top-up to a full beginner course.
- Teaching learners since 2002
- Picked up from home, work or college
- Lessons morning to afternoon, over 1–2 weeks
- Manual and automatic, 5 to 45 hours
Not sure how many hours you need? Request a call back and we'll talk it through.
Request a call back
Leave your name and number and we will ring you back at a time that suits you.
Prefer email? info@rtbdrivingschool.com
What makes RTB different
We've been teaching learners across South & West Wales since 2002. Every course is planned over one or two weeks, giving you time to practise each skill until it feels natural.
Calm, patient teaching
Ideal if you're nervous or have had a bad experience before. We go at a pace that suits you.
Picked up from your door
From home, work, college or the train station where possible.
Planned around you
Lessons booked into the days you can make, over one or two weeks.
Ready for test day
Mock tests on local roads, so the real test feels familiar.
Choose your course
From 5 to 45 hours, in a manual or automatic car.
Every course is one-to-one in a dual-control car. Tell us how much driving you've done and we'll suggest the number of hours that makes sense for you, with no pressure to book more than you need.
Lessons usually run from morning to afternoon, and we'll fit your timetable around work, college or family.
One-week courses
Daily lessons for learners who can clear their diary for a week and want to be test-ready quickly.
How one-week courses work
Refresher lessons
For licence holders getting back behind the wheel after a break, or building confidence on busier roads.
About refresher lessons
Manual or automatic
Not sure which to learn in? We'll explain the difference and help you choose.
Manual vs automaticThree steps to your first lesson
1
Request a call back
Leave your number and the best time to ring. We'll talk through your experience, your area and your dates.
2
Secure your dates
Pick your course and pay your deposit online, by PayPal or card.
3
Start driving
Your local instructor picks you up for your first lesson, with mock tests before the real thing.
Course prices
Every course is one-to-one in a dual-control car. Manual prices are below; automatic prices are on the prices page.
15 hours
£700
For learners with around 25 hours of lessons behind them who are nearly test-ready.
Deposit £130 · balance £570
Book 15 hoursMost popular
30 hours
£1,395
For learners with some experience who have started the reversing manoeuvres.
Deposit £255 · balance £1,140
Book 30 hours40 hours
£1,858
Starting from scratch? This covers everything you need for the test.
Deposit £338 · balance £1,520
Book 40 hoursWhere we teach
We cover 11 areas across South & West Wales and the Vale of Glamorgan. Pick your town for local pick-up points and nearby test centres.
Learners who passed with RTB
★★★★★
John S1-week intensive, Cardiff“RTB made my 1‑week intensive in Cardiff feel calm and organised. I passed first time and felt properly prepared for real‑world driving.”
★★★★★
Sammy F25 hour intensive course Bridgend“I passed first time after a 25 hour intensive course with RTB. My instructor was patient, clear and knew exactly what the examiner would be looking for.”
★★★★★
Chris D30 Intensive course Carmarthen“I was really nervous after a bad experience elsewhere, but RTB helped rebuild my confidence and I finally got my licence.”
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Read moreYour questions answered
Quick answers about learning with RTB.
How long will my intensive course take?
From a short 5 hour top‑up to a full 40–45 hour beginner course, we build a timetable over 1–2 weeks depending on your availability.
Can you help me book my driving test?
Yes. We can advise on local test centres and timings, and many learners ask us to help coordinate lessons around an existing test date. Due to the changes in the law May 12th 2026 driving schools are now no longer allowed to book driving tests for Pupils. The test must be booked by the pupil only.
Do I need to pass my theory test first?
You can start lessons before your theory, but you must have passed it before you book or attend a practical test.
What cars do you use?
Modern manual and automatic cars with dual controls, air‑con and all the key safety features.
Where will I be picked up?
In most cases we collect you from home, work, college or a convenient meeting point in your chosen area.
For more detailed answers, visit our Intensive Courses FAQs page.
Ready when you are
Tell us when you'd like to start and we'll put together a course plan with a local instructor.