Beginner driving lessons
Start from your very first lesson in quiet residential streets around Chippenham, then build up to busier roads at your own pace. Learn more →
Chippenham · Wiltshire
Driving lessons in Chippenham
Patient, one-to-one tuition with Manfred on the roads you'll actually be tested on — from your first time behind the wheel to confident motorway driving. £50 per hour. Pick-up is available within a 10-mile radius of Chippenham. Pick-up locations beyond this area may be available by prior arrangement with the client.
- Lessons from
- £50/hr
- Instructor
- Manfred
- Towns covered
- 5
Driving lessons for every stage
Every lesson is planned around where you are now — whether that's your first roundabout in Chippenham or your first motorway junction on the M4.
Theory test preparation
Structured help with hazard perception and the DVSA theory question bank so you book your test only when you're ready. Learn more →
Practical test preparation
Mock tests and practice on the local routes and roundabouts learners meet on test day in Wiltshire.
Refresher lessons
Already hold a licence but haven't driven for a while? Rebuild confidence with lessons shaped around what worries you. Learn more →
All-weather driving
Confidence-building practice in rain, on rural roads and in busy town traffic, so nothing on test day feels new.
Motorway tuition
Supervised motorway practice on the M4, so your first junction isn't one you meet alone. Learn more →
Simple pricing, no packages to guess at
Lessons are £50 per hour, the same rate for beginner tuition, refresher lessons and motorway training. Pay as you go, and book the hours that fit around work, school or college.
- Pick-up is available within a 10-mile radius of Chippenham. Pick-up locations beyond this area may be available by prior arrangement with the client.
- Lessons are charged hourly, with two-hour sessions standard for most learners. Flexible single or extended lessons are also available upon request.
- Progress reviewed at the end of every lesson
Your free learner app
Every pupil gets free access to the Total Drive app on iPhone and Android. Manfred sets it up for you around your first lesson — there's nothing extra to pay.
See your lessons
Upcoming and past lessons with times, duration and your pick-up and drop-off points.
Track your progress
Every skill is graded as you go, with an overall percentage showing how close you are to test standard.
Lesson reminders
Automatic notifications before each lesson, so a booking is never forgotten.
Pay for lessons in the app
Pay whenever it suits you and see your payment history and remaining credit at a glance.
Reflective log
Notes after each lesson from you or Manfred, so you always know what to work on next time.
Theory practice and resources
Practice questions, lesson plans and learning guides in your pocket between lessons.
Grab last-minute gaps
See free slots in the diary and book extra practice in the run-up to your test.
Parents can follow progress in the app too, which is reassuring for younger learners. Your login details arrive by text once your first lessons are booked.
Where we teach in Wiltshire
Based in Chippenham and covering the surrounding towns and villages. Lessons are £50 per hour with pick-up from home, work or college. Learners usually prefer a double lesson.
Driving lessons in Chippenham
SN14 / SN15
Home turf. Lessons start from your door in Chippenham and cover everything from quiet estates to the town's busiest junctions.
Driving lessons in Calne
SN11
Lessons picking up in Calne, with practice on the A4 and the hill starts the town is known for before moving on to test-route roads.
Driving lessons in Corsham
SN13
Pick-ups across Corsham and Pickwick, with a mix of narrow historic streets and fast A-road driving on the way into Chippenham.
Driving lessons in Melksham
SN12
Driving lessons in Melksham that build from residential roads up to the A350 and the busier crossings around the town centre.
Driving lessons in Malmesbury
SN16
Driving lessons in Malmesbury, from the steep streets around the town centre to the open A429 and surrounding Wiltshire lanes.
What local learners say
Real feedback from pupils taught by instructor Manfred across Wiltshire.
★★★★★
Huge thanks to Manfred at Skippers Driving School! His calm, patient teaching built my confidence, and I passed my driving test. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Skippers Driving School helped me pass my driving test on the first attempt. Highly recommended!
★★★★★
Manfred is a patient and knowledgeable instructor. He made learning to drive an enjoyable experience.
★★★★★
I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor. Manfred's guidance and support were amazing.
★★★★★
As a more mature driver, I found Skippers Driving School provided me with excellent tuition and helped me become a confident and safe driver.
★★★★★
Passed first time in Chippenham with only two minors! Manfred explained all the test routes and tricky roundabouts so clearly.
★★★★★
I was really nervous about learning to drive, but Manfred was so calm and reassuring from day one. I cannot recommend him enough!
Driving lesson questions
Lessons with Skippers Driving School are £50 per hour, covering beginner tuition, refresher lessons and motorway training.
Chippenham and the surrounding Wiltshire towns and villages, including Calne, Corsham, Melksham and Malmesbury.
Yes. Lessons can start from your home, workplace or college, and finish somewhere different if that suits you better. Pick-up is available within a 10-mile radius of Chippenham. Pick-up locations beyond this area may be available by prior arrangement with the client.
Your first lesson starts on quiet residential roads, covering the controls, moving off and stopping, with no pressure to do more than you're comfortable with.
Yes. Theory preparation runs alongside your practical lessons so hazard perception and the highway code make sense from behind the wheel.
Yes. Lessons are paced around you, and refresher tuition is available for licence holders who haven't driven in a while.
Yes. Every pupil gets free access to the Total Drive app on iPhone and Android, covering your lesson times, driving progress, reminders, payments and theory practice. It's set up for you at no extra cost.
Enquire about lessons
Send your details and Manfred will get back to you with availability. Your enquiry goes straight to info@skippersdrivingschool.co.uk.
Ready to get started?
Email Skippers Driving School to check availability for lessons in Chippenham or the surrounding Wiltshire towns.