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Reputable driving school in Port Talbot, over a decade of experience

DVSA-approved instructor. High pass rates. Patient, beginner-friendly teaching.

Call now to book your lessons.

Manual lessons adapted to your level

1.5 and 2-hour sessions available

Supportive approach for nervous learners

​Helping you feel comfortable in every lesson

Many learners are apprehensive about driving at first. With DVSA approval and more than a decade of experience, learners in Neath, Bridgend, Skewen, and areas across Port Talbot and Swansea have benefited from a supportive environment and patient teaching from Michael Grundy Driving School, founded in 2000. Manual driving lessons are available, giving you full control and confidence behind the wheel from the very beginning. 

 

Lessons are shaped around your progress, ensuring you gain practical skills with reassurance along the way. With consistently high pass rates, the aim is always to guide you through your test and beyond in a calm and approachable manner. Please call or text us today to enquire about availability and book your first lesson.

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Our manual driving lessons

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Beginner lessons

Start from scratch with a patient, encouraging instructor. We build your confidence gradually at a pace that suits you.

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Refresher lessons

Brush up on your skills with tailored manual driving tuition designed to help you regain your confidence and ensure you are all set.

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Intensive courses

To pass quickly, our intensive courses compress your training into a shorter period so you can get on the road sooner.

Why choose Michael Grundy Driving School?

  • Consistently high first-time pass rates

  • Friendly, patient teaching for new and returning drivers

  • Flexible lesson lengths and timings

  • Based locally in Neath, Port Talbot, and covering the surrounding areas

  • One-to-one tuition for focused progress

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Lesson options for every learner

With Michael Grundy Driving School, you can select between 1.5-hour and 2-hour sessions to suit your needs. We are available six days a week with Saturday bookings on request. Local knowledge of test routes means you gain the right experience, improving confidence in practical assessments. We provide a patient, relaxed approach for first-time learners and those feeling less confident, with encouragement throughout your progress. Browse our gallery to see a selection a recently passed pupils. Get in touch now to get started with a driving instructor you can trust.

Confidence-building manual driving lessons

  • Pass faster: Structured lessons and strong local knowledge of test routes help you progress efficiently and build the skills needed to pass as quickly as possible. Each lesson focuses on steady improvement, helping you move forward with confidence while working towards a successful test result.

  • Nervous drivers welcome: If you feel unsure about getting behind the wheel, you will be supported with calm, patient instruction at every stage. Lessons are delivered at your pace, helping you feel comfortable, confident, and in control as your experience grows.

  • Flexible lesson times: Lessons are available at times that suit your routine, including evenings and weekends. With 1.5-hour lessons and 2-hour lessons available, you can choose the option that fits your schedule while allowing enough time to make real progress.
     

Call now to arrange your lesson and take the next step towards passing your test.

"Did an intensive course and passed within two weeks. Michael kept everything clear and easy to understand. Great value too."

-  Chloe M, Port Talbot

Take your first step towards driving

Call our driving school today to arrange your lessons.

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