GTD Driving School

Manual and automatic driving school in Cradley Heath

GTD Driving School is a driving school based in the Black Country, in the United Kingdom, focused on driver training. It offers driving lessons in manual and automatic vehicles and works with students of all levels: from those who have never been behind the wheel to experienced drivers who want to refresh their skills. Its team is made up of DVSA-registered instructors with DBS checks, according to the school itself.

Training programmes

The offer combines regular lessons and intensive courses, in both cases for manual and automatic cars. The website catalogue includes:

• Manual and automatic driving lessons.
• Intensive driving courses to obtain the licence in less time.
• Pass Plus course, aimed at those who want to acquire motorway driving skills.
• Motorway & refresher lessons.
• Driving test car hire.

The school states that lessons are adapted to each student's pace through personalised lesson plans and that it follows DVSA teaching guidelines to prepare for both the theory and practical tests.

Vehicles and working method

The fleet described on the site includes modern dual-control vehicles, including a Volkswagen Golf GTD Sport and a Cupra Formentor. The school indicates that each lesson is tailored to the student's level and that the aim is to create safe driving habits. Progress tracking and lesson management are done through the Total Drive app, which allows students to view their student record, instructor feedback, lesson history and upcoming appointments, as well as contact the instructor to arrange times.

Coverage areas

The activity is concentrated in the Black Country and nearby areas. The locations listed by the school are Brierley Hill, Cradley Heath, Dudley, Halesowen, Lye, Netherton, Rowley Regis, Tividale and Quarry Bank.

Prices and gift vouchers

The site advertised the first three hours for £95 and a price of £33 per hour. It also offers gift vouchers for manual and automatic lessons, valid for six months according to the published information. This is data from the catalogue shown on the website and may vary.

Franchise for instructors

GTD Driving School offers a franchise model for driving instructors in the Black Country and surrounding areas, with an estimated income of up to £50,000 according to the school's own promotion.

Prerequisites

The school reminds that, before starting lessons, the student must apply for the UK provisional driving licence through the gov.uk website.

Location and contact

18 Compton Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6HJ · Telephone: 0800 099 6400 · Email: info@gtddrivingschool.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00-18:00; Saturday: 09:00-12:00