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Learn to Drive with Experienced DVSA Approved Instructors in Edinburgh

DVSA Approved Driving Instructors offering structured lessons and intensive driving courses across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Dimitris

Manual lessons Edinburgh East, Intensive driving courses, calm instruction, English & Greek.

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Jonathan

Manual and Automatic lessons Edinburgh West, Advanced driver training, refresher lessons, nervous driver support.

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Intensive Driving Courses

Fast-track driving lessons designed to get you test-ready quickly in Edinburgh.

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Friendly, Professional Driving Lessons

At Bananas Driver Training, we provide calm, structured driving lessons across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife. Lessons are adapted to your pace so you build real confidence, not just test preparation.

Whether you are a complete beginner, returning after a break, or preparing for your test, we focus on making you a safe, independent driver.

What You Will Learn

  • Safe moving off and stopping
  • Mirror and signal control
  • Junctions, roundabouts, and traffic flow
  • Driving in busy city traffic
  • Dual carriageways and higher speeds
  • All DVSA parking manoeuvres
  • Real-world decision making

Automatic or Manual Lessons

Automatic Lessons

Ideal if you want a simpler learning experience with no clutch or gear changes. Great for nervous drivers or anyone who wants to focus fully on road awareness.

Manual Lessons

Learn full vehicle control including clutch, gears, hill starts, and smoother driving techniques. Passing in a manual allows you to drive both manual and automatic cars.

Areas Covered

Driving lessons available across:

  • Edinburgh
  • West Lothian
  • East Lothian
  • Midlothian
  • Fife

Why Choose Drive Me Bananas?

  • 20+ years of teaching experience
  • Calm, patient instruction style
  • Lessons adapted to your progress
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Support with theory and practical tests
  • Strong local reputation and recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lessons will I need?
It depends on experience, confidence, and practice frequency.

Should I learn automatic or manual?
Automatic is usually easier. Manual gives more flexibility after passing.

Can I start before my theory test?
Yes, many learners begin practical lessons while studying theory.

Do you teach nervous drivers?
Yes. Lessons are paced to keep pressure low and confidence high.

What Learners Say

Happy to be part of this driving company. Dimitris is a calm polite and very good to explain and to show you whatever you need to know. He did teach me from scratch how to drive and i did pass my license test with the first try. Recommend 100% — Nikolaos

Really enjoyed my lessons and passed my test first time. Jonathan has a huge amount of teaching experience and puts you at ease when you drive. Can't recommend enough. — Dan

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