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About Us

About Ready Steady Drive

Welcome to Ready Steady Drive – your local, family-run driving school based right in Derby. We cover both the Nottingham and Derby test centres, so wherever you’re planning to take your test, we’ve got you covered.

We’re not a big corporate company – we’re a local family business that genuinely cares about helping learners become safe, confident drivers for life.

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0330 520 2152

Casual and Relaxed

Valuable and Structured

Fun and Enjoyable

Focused on Real Road Safety

What We’re All About

At Ready Steady Drive, we keep our lessons

We know learning to drive can feel overwhelming. That’s why we make sure our lessons never feel stressful. You’ll learn at your pace, build confidence step by step, and actually enjoy the process.

We believe that when you’re relaxed, you learn better. Simple as that.

And learning doesn’t stop when the lesson ends — we regularly post helpful driving videos on our social media, so you can keep learning, revising, and improving in your own time too.

Team members

Meet The Team 👋

Dale

Co-owner & Instructor
Dale started Ready Steady Drive because he’s genuinely passionate about teaching road safety. He’s always loved driving — whether that’s in real life or on video games.
Fun fact? He even follows the road rules on Grand Theft Auto. Yes, really.
For Dale, it’s not just about helping you pass your test. It’s about helping you become a safe, aware, and confident driver for life.

Sat

Co-Owner & Instructor
Sam has been driving professionally for over 20 years and even holds an HGV licence. He’s driven all kinds of vehicles and brings a huge amount of real-world experience to every lesson.
He’s always had a strong interest in driving and different types of vehicles. Outside of work, Sam enjoys travelling abroad, exploring new cultures, and trying different cuisines from around the world.
But what really stands out about Sam? He’s genuinely one of the calmest people you’ll ever meet. No matter the situation — busy roundabouts, tricky manoeuvres, or first-lesson nerves — he keeps everything steady and stress-free. That calm energy really helps learners feel relaxed and confident behind the wheel.
Fun fact: Sam can reverse an HGV like it’s a small hatchback… and makes it look easy every single time. 🚛😄
Why Choose Us

Why Choose Ready Steady Drive?

Local instructors who know the Derby & Nottingham test routes

Friendly, relaxed teaching style

Lessons tailored to you

Real focus on road safety

Support beyond the lesson with online video tips

Family values, honest service

Ready to Start You Drivng Journey With Us?

Local instructors who know the Derby & Nottingham test routes

Friendly, relaxed teaching style

Lessons tailored to you

Real focus on road safety

Support beyond the lesson with online video tips

Family values, honest service

Who We Are

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