Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Driving Lessons in Tewkesbury & Cheltenham
At Progress Driving, we bring nearly 25 years of dedicated experience to driver education, specialising in tailored instruction that adapts to individual learning needs. Founded in 2004, our independent school prioritises flexibility, confidence-building, and technical proficiency, serving learners across Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, and surrounding areas. Our instructor, Andy Webb, combines expertise in teaching new drivers, improving post-test skills, and accommodating special requirements through adapted techniques. We utilise modern low-emission Toyota training vehicles, offering both manual and automatic options to align with diverse learner preferences. Our approach integrates practical road safety, fuel-efficient driving habits, and preparation for the DVSA Show Me, Tell Me test components.With a focus on creating relaxed learning environments, we cater to individuals with varying confidence levels and physical requirements, including deaf learners and those with limb loss. Our structured lesson pricing and block discounts provide accessible options, while our commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in our vehicle choices. As a locally rooted business, we maintain strong community ties through partnerships with local schools and organisations. Our instructional philosophy emphasizes proactive hazard awareness, safe following distances, and stress-reduction techniques, ensuring drivers develop lifelong skills. Continuous professional development keeps our teaching methods aligned with evolving road conditions and licensing regulations.
Services
Driving lessons
Automatic training
Manual instruction
Advanced driving
Special requirements tuition
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of driving instruction experience with tailored teaching methods
- Our training vehicles are modern low-emission Toyota models with manual and automatic options
- We accommodate special requirements including deaf learners and limb loss adaptations
- Flexible lesson blocks available with discounted pricing for 5 or 10 lesson packages
- We teach advanced driving techniques for improved road safety and fuel efficiency
What people say
Brilliant teacher
Feel relaxed
Improved confidence
Great instructor
Pass with Progress
Services
Driving lessons
Professional driving instruction tailored to individual learning needs, covering essential road skills and test preparation. Our structured lessons develop confidence in various traffic conditions while emphasizing safety and fuel efficiency. Instructors adapt teaching methods to suit different learning paces and physical requirements.
Automatic training
Specialised instruction in automatic transmission vehicles using our hybrid Yaris Cross. This training suits drivers who prefer simpler gear operation or have physical limitations requiring hand-controlled vehicles. Lessons focus on adapting to automatic-specific driving techniques and test requirements.
Manual instruction
Comprehensive manual driving tuition with our diesel Yaris fleet, covering clutch control, gear changes, and hill starts. Instructors provide patient guidance through complex maneuvers and prepare learners for the full range of test scenarios in local driving conditions.
Advanced driving
Post-test skill development focusing on hazard perception, fuel-efficient techniques, and safe following distances. These sessions enhance road awareness for experienced drivers seeking to improve their driving efficiency and safety in busy traffic environments.
Special requirements tuition
Customised driving instruction for learners with physical disabilities, including deaf drivers and those with limb loss. We implement hand signals and adapted vehicle controls to ensure accessible learning experiences that meet individual capabilities and licensing requirements.
People
Andy Webb
Driving Instructor
With 25 years of experience, Andy specialises in adaptive driving instruction, having taught over 2,000 learners. He focuses on confidence-building techniques and holds advanced qualifications in driver training methodologies.
Questions
Do you offer both manual and automatic driving lessons?
Yes, we provide instruction in both manual and automatic vehicles using our Toyota Yaris fleet.
Can you accommodate learners with special requirements?
We successfully teach learners with various needs, including deaf drivers and those with limb loss.
What areas do you cover for driving lessons?
We operate in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham, Evesham, Pershore, and surrounding Gloucestershire areas.
Are there discounts for multiple lessons?
Yes, we offer discounted rates for pre-paid blocks of 5 or 10 lessons.
What type of training vehicles do you use?
Our fleet includes a hybrid automatic Yaris Cross and a diesel manual Yaris.
Reviews (2)
Corryn Williams
Jan 27, 2020
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Our son passed 1st time with Andy. He was very happy with him as an instructor who was calm, positive, reliable and professional. We absolutely recommend Andy as your driving instructor!
Clare Chircop
Jun 17, 2019
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Andy is a fabulous instructor, he gave me confidence and made the lessons suit my needs. Andy made me feel at ease, and the lessons were enjoyable. I passed my test after having many fails before I took lessons with Andy. Thank you!
