Drive Buddi

Drive Buddi, driving school for manual and automatic lessons in Leicester

Drive Buddi is a driving school based in Leicester (United Kingdom) that offers driving lessons in manual and automatic vehicles. Its team, made up of instructors and female instructors, is trained to DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) standards. The company states that most of its students pass with few or no minor faults and maintains a public gallery of passers.

In addition to teaching, the company offers a pathway for those who want to become driving instructors, with opportunities for ADI and PDI and the possibility of working self-employed.

Coverage area

The driving school serves Leicester and its surroundings, including Evington, Highfields, Syston, Thurmaston, Oadby, Knighton, Wigston, Enderby, Braunstone, New Parks, Groby, Beaumont Leys, Belgrave, Birstall, Rushey Mead, Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Scraptoft, Loughborough, Mountsorrel, Quorn and Barrow, as well as the surrounding areas. The company also mentions Melton, Coalville and Loughborough among the areas covered.

Types of lessons

The course catalogue covers different needs and experience levels:

• Standard learner lessons: for those starting to drive or wanting to change instructor.
• Accelerated or intensive courses: to prepare for the test in less time.
• Advanced driving lessons: for full licence holders who want to improve their driving according to standards recommended by advanced motoring institutes and road safety organisations such as RoSPA and IAM.
• Refresher lessons: for those who have stopped driving or need to reach the level required by a new job.
• Lessons for disqualified drivers: guidance on the re-test and what is expected in it.
• New car lessons: familiarisation with your own vehicle, a common option among newly qualified drivers.
• Eco-safe driving: training to reduce emissions and save on fuel.
• Route familiarisation: accompaniment on new or difficult journeys.
• Pass Plus: an established course designed by the DVSA with the support of insurers and the industry, aimed at new drivers and focused on anticipating, planning for and dealing with risks.

Referral programme

Existing customers can get cashback for recommending the driving school to others through the Recommend a Friend programme, with the option to reduce the lesson price, receive a cash payment or get money off the next lesson.

Activity and structure

Drive Buddi is registered in England and Wales with company number 10154960. The website shows a news feed with the addition of new instructors and a list of recent passers, reflecting ongoing teaching activity.

Location and contact

2 Crofters Drive, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE5 2FH · Phone: 07540 835 557 · Email: info@drivebuddi.co.uk · Hours: Every day from 08:00 to 22:00