If you're in a hurry to get your driving licence, you've probably considered an intensive driving course. These fast-track courses are designed to help you pass your driving test quickly, often in a week or less. They're a great alternative to weekly lessons that often feel like they go on forever.

However, despite their growing popularity, there are still plenty of myths around intensive driving courses. Let’s break down the five most common ones, and explain why they simply aren’t true.

Myth 1: Intensive Driving Courses Are Too Rushed to Work Properly

This is the most common misconception, and providing you have a decent instructor, it’s simply not true. 

The idea that an intensive driving course crams too much into too little time often comes from people who’ve never tried one. Our courses are structured in a way that makes learning effective in a short timeframe. Rather than forgetting what you learned between weekly lessons, you're building on your skills every single day.

At 2nd2None Driving School, our courses typically range from 3 to 8 days depending on your prior experience. You won’t be rushed: you’ll be guided by one of our experienced instructors at a pace that matches your skill level. If anything, learning intensively helps you retain more because you’re staying in the zone.

Myth 2: You Have to Be an Experienced Driver to Take an Intensive Course

This isn’t true either. Intensive driving courses are suitable for learners of all levels. Whether you’ve never been behind the wheel before, or you've had a few lessons in the past, there’s a course tailored to your needs.

At 2nd2None, we offer a range of course lengths to suit different levels of experience. If you're starting from scratch, you’ll need a longer course. If you’ve already had lessons and just need to brush up before the test, a shorter course might be all you need.

Our instructors assess your needs before booking and help choose the right course duration for you.

Myth 3: Intensive Driving Courses Are More Expensive

While the upfront cost of an Intensive Driving Course may look higher than booking a single two-hour lesson, in most cases you’ll end up saving money overall. Why? Because the time you spend learning is condensed into fewer days. That means fewer lessons, less travel time, and faster progress.

Many learners who opt for weekly lessons end up spending hundreds more over time, especially if they end up needing extra lessons due to long gaps between sessions.

With 2nd2None, your test is booked at the start of your course, and we even offer a free re-test in most areas if nerves get the better of you on the day.

Myth 4: They’re Only Available in Big Cities

At 2nd2None Driving School, we cover a wide range of areas across the Southwest of the UK, including towns and rural locations like Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Devon, and Cornwall. Whether you live in a busy city or a quieter village, chances are we’ve got a local instructor ready to help you get started.

We even offer Intensive Driving Courses in both manual and automatic cars, depending on availability in your area. Just give us a ring, and we’ll confirm what's available where you live.
With over 34 instructors and more than 800 learners supported each week, we’ve built one of the most extensive local networks of intensive instructors in the UK.

Myth 5: You’ll Never Be Fully Prepared in Just One Week

This one comes from the idea that time equals results, but that’s only half true.

It’s not just about how much time you spend learning, it’s how that time is used. With a well-designed Intensive driving course, you can absolutely reach high standards within a week. 

You’ll be driving for two hours or more per day, with your instructor tailoring every session to your strengths and weaknesses. Unlike traditional weekly lessons where progress is often slow and fragmented, intensive courses offer momentum, focus, and faster development of your skills.

Bonus Myth: Intensive Courses Are Too Stressful

This one’s a matter of perspective.

Learning to drive will always come with a bit of pressure, whether you do it over six months or six days. But many learners find that an intensive driving course actually reduces stress by cutting out the long gaps between lessons, the uncertainty, and the endless calendar juggling.

Ready to Book Your Intensive Driving Course?

If you want to pass your test fast and take control of your freedom, an intensive driving course is one of the best decisions you can make.

At 2nd2None Driving School, our team has helped over 500 learners pass their test in just one year. With more than 1200 five-star reviews, flexible payment options, and instructors across the Southwest, we’re ready when you are.

Don’t let myths hold you back. Contact us today and start your journey towards becoming a qualified driver.