driveJohnson's

driveJohnson's, a British driving school with over 800 instructors

driveJohnson's is a UK driving school founded in 2005 by Anthony Johnson, who remains involved in the business as director and trainer. The company presents itself as "National Driving School of the Year 2026" and traces its origins to Milton Keynes, from where it grew to operate with over 800 instructors in more than a thousand areas across the country.

The service is aimed both at learners who want to obtain a driving licence and at professionals who wish to train or join its franchise network. The company states that in 2025 more than 22,000 learners passed their test first time with it.

Lessons for learners: weekly, intensive and test preparation

The offering for learners includes regular lessons and fast-pass intensive courses, available in most areas of the UK. The website allows users to check prices by area and offers gift vouchers. It also distinguishes between manual and automatic lessons and publishes support materials: a free driving manual, test route videos and a guide to the first driving lesson.

The learning centre brings together step-by-step content on driving and the theory test, as well as practical tips. The company mentions a learner app accessible upon booking, designed for practice at any time.

Training and franchise for instructors

For instructors, driveJohnson's offers training, online training resources and a franchise package with no long-term commitments and a guaranteed supply of learners. The website details pathways such as training to become an instructor (including the PDI route), preparation for the Standards Check Test and training for the franchise itself.

The founder, Anthony Johnson, is listed as an ORDIT-registered trainer with a grade A 51/51, a fact the company uses to support its focus on teaching standards.

Complementary courses and specific programmes

In addition to basic preparation, the catalogue includes advanced driving courses, the Pass Plus programme, fleet training, trailer and towing courses, and a rehabilitation programme. The company also offers instructor training and resources for professionals.

Presence and scale of the network

The company claims to cover more than a thousand areas across the UK with over 800 instructors and lists London, Leeds, Luton, Milton Keynes, Nottingham and Ipswich among its areas of activity. Its growth is attributed to word of mouth rather than large advertising budgets, and the company highlights that it maintains an office team supporting the network.

Among its learners, the website mentions public figures such as Tom Grennan, Dele Alli, boxer Daniel Dubois and actor Stephen Graham, and notes that well-known personalities choose the driving school for its focus on passing quickly and first time.

Awards and institutional activity

The company identifies itself with the title "National Driving School of the Year 2026" and maintains sections dedicated to charity and sponsorship, as well as a press centre and a help centre. Its website publishes recent learner results, with the number of driving faults committed in the test and the pass date.

Location and contact

Phone: 0330 124 4877 · Email: enquiries@drivejohnsons.co.uk