1.5 hours
1.5 hour driving lesson
Ideal for beginners or anyone needing a refresher.
Personalised feedback and guidance
£63 per lesson · £42/hr
Drive With Callum
Calm, patient, one-to-one driving tuition with Callum, an Approved Driving Instructor with over 40 years’ driving experience. Lessons from £63.
★★★★★
“He’s very calm and eased my nerves from beginning to the end.”
Milly, learner with no previous experience
5-star Pupil reviews
ADI Approved Driving Instructor (Car)
80%+ Average pass rate, GB average 50%
40+ years Driving experience
“I help learners become confident and skilled drivers.”
Callum, Approved Driving Instructor
Meet Callum
Passing matters, but it’s only the start. The real goal is what comes after: driving on your own, trusting your decisions and knowing you can handle real roads.
Callum has more than 40 years’ driving experience and teaches the way he’d want to be taught: calmly, patiently and one-to-one. Every lesson is tailored to you, whether you’re a complete beginner, returning after time away or just need a confidence boost.
Driving lessons
Every lesson is one-to-one in a manual, dual-controlled car, with personalised feedback throughout. Not sure which to pick? Callum will help you decide.
1.5 hours
Ideal for beginners or anyone needing a refresher.
£63 per lesson · £42/hr
2 hours
Most popular
More time to practise and put your skills together.
£84 per lesson · £42/hr
10 hours
Save £20
The cost-effective option for regular learners.
£400 per block · £40/hr
New pupils get access to Total Drive, the pupil app for booking lessons, tracking progress and receiving feedback from Callum.
The learning experience
No rushing and no one-size-fits-all lesson plans. Just calm, structured progress at a pace that works for you.
Nervous? Most learners are. Callum’s calm, patient approach puts you at ease so you can focus on learning, not worrying.
“Always patient, reliable and makes you feel at ease.”Amelia, pupil
A personal assessment, a lesson plan that fits and progress monitored as you go. You move on when you’re ready.
“He tailored each lesson to my needs.”James, pupil
Your lesson is entirely yours, with clear guidance throughout and personalised feedback so you always know what comes next.
With Total Drive you can track your progress, book lessons and read Callum’s feedback in one place.
From basic techniques to advanced manoeuvres, you’ll practise on the local roads around Leigh, Atherton and Lowton.
The test is one day. Safe driving habits last a lifetime, and every lesson is building towards them.
Results
Effective teaching and personalised lesson plans help each pupil build confidence behind the wheel, and it shows on test day.
80%+
Average pass rate for Callum’s learners
40+ Years of driving experience, passed on one lesson at a time.
1:1 Every lesson one-to-one, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
6 days Lessons available Monday to Saturday, 9am–8pm.
How it works
Getting started is simple: a quick conversation about where you are now and where you want to be.
Send an enquiry or call 07969 143 068. Callum will talk through your experience and goals.
1.5 hours, 2 hours or a 10-hour block, whichever fits your schedule and budget.
Lessons start from a pick-up address that suits you, one-to-one and at your pace.
Track your progress in Total Drive until you’re ready, and confident, for test day.
Areas covered
Callum teaches across Leigh and the neighbouring towns, so you can learn on roads you know and get quality instruction wherever you’re based.
Live nearby but not listed? Send an enquiry and Callum will let you know. Taking your test locally? Read our Atherton test centre guide.
Pupil stories
In their own words, from learners who started nervous, unsure or with no experience at all. Reviews are shared with each pupil’s permission.
“I would 100% recommend Callum to anyone who is looking for a driving instructor. He has been amazing from the moment I arranged my lessons to me passing my test first time! He has been so supportive throughout my journey. Nothing is too much trouble for him. Thank you for everything Callum, I couldn’t have done it without you.”
RubyPupil feedback
“I had Callum as an instructor and he was amazing. He’s very calm and eased my nerves from beginning to the end. I had no driving experience and he was really great throughout the whole journey. Highly recommend.”
MillyPupil feedback
“Honestly can’t recommend this driving school enough! Callum has done wonders for my driving ability and confidence. Always patient, reliable and makes you feel at ease. After many years of not being able to find the right instructor and issues with nerves and confidence, I finally passed my test and feel so much better and confident driving.”
AmeliaPupil feedback
“From the very first lesson, I felt completely at ease. Callum’s calm, professional and patient approach made all the difference. He tailored each lesson to my needs, helping me build confidence at my own pace. I passed my driving test on the first attempt! If you’re looking for an instructor who genuinely cares about your progress, Callum is the one.”
JamesPupil feedback
“Would highly recommend Callum. Took me through everything until I understood and got me through my test confidently. Thanks again.”
MackenziePupil feedback
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Congratulations to Callum’s latest new drivers. Photos are shared with each pupil’s written permission.
FAQs
Everything you need to know before your first lesson. Can’t find your answer? Callum is happy to help.
You can begin learning to drive in the UK at 17. You can apply for your provisional driving licence from 15 years and 9 months, so you can get everything ready in advance.
Yes, you must have a valid provisional driving licence to take driving lessons. You can apply for one online through the GOV.UK website.
Lessons are 1.5 or 2 hours long. If you’re learning regularly, a 10-hour block booking is the most cost-effective option.
Plans change. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid a cancellation fee.
It varies for every learner, depending on experience and confidence. On average, most people need between 20 and 40 lessons to be fully prepared. Callum will make sure you’re ready when the time comes.
Callum’s pass rate is worked out from his own lesson records: the number of practical driving tests passed by Drive With Callum pupils, divided by the total number of practical tests his pupils have taken since Drive With Callum started, counting every attempt. It is reviewed and updated regularly. The Great Britain average quoted alongside it is the DVSA’s published car test pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026.
LStart learning to drive today
Ready to start learning? Get in touch and we’ll find the right lesson for you.
Prefer to talk? Call 07969 143 068
New pupils
Not sure which lesson is right for you? Send an enquiry and Callum can help. It only takes a minute.
Monday–Saturday, 9am–8pm
Your enquiry goes straight to Total Drive, the pupil app you’ll use to book lessons, track progress and get feedback from Callum.
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