Do I need any experience before my first lesson?

No. Park Driving School welcomes complete beginners. Your instructor will help you overcome any nervousness and get you started in a quiet area to develop your confidence and skills.

How many driving lessons do I need before my test?

The DVSA recommends an average of 45 hours of professional tuition combined with 22 hours of private practice. Everyone learns at a different pace — your instructor will advise when you are ready to sit the practical test.

What do I need to bring to my first lesson?

Please bring your provisional driving licence, any glasses or contact lenses you need for driving, and comfortable flat-soled shoes suitable for driving. Your instructor will provide everything else required for the lesson.

Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Sheffield?

Yes. Park Driving School offers both manual and automatic driving lessons across all Sheffield postcodes. Please note that passing your test in an automatic vehicle means your licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles only.

How much do driving lessons cost in Sheffield?

Park Driving School offers driving lessons from £36 per hour. Block bookings are available at discounted rates. Contact us for current pricing on intensive courses and Pass Plus.

Do you offer intensive driving courses in Sheffield?

Yes. We offer both intensive and semi-intensive driving courses in Sheffield. The number of hours required depends on your experience level and is agreed with your instructor before the course begins. Intensive courses must be paid upfront.

Which areas of Sheffield do you cover?

We cover all Sheffield postcodes from S1 to S26, excluding S25, S35, and S36. Pickup is always from your home address. Contact us with your postcode to confirm availability.

Do you use dual-controlled vehicles?

Yes. All Park Driving School tuition vehicles are fitted with dual controls for safety.

Which driving test centres do you use in Sheffield?

We use both Middlewood Driving Test Centre and Handsworth Driving Test Centre in Sheffield. Your instructor will advise which centre is most appropriate based on your location and the routes you have practised.

Privacy Policy - Park Driving School

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Park Driving School (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Park Driving School is a DVSA-approved driving instruction business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We are the data controller for the personal information we hold about you.

Contact: info@parkdrivingschool.co.uk | 07922 296108

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you contact us, submit an enquiry, or book lessons:

Full name and title
Phone number
Email address
Home postcode or address
Driving experience and test history
Lesson preferences and availability

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to your enquiry and arrange driving lessons
Contact you regarding lesson bookings, scheduling, and updates
Maintain records required for our business operations
Comply with legal obligations

Our lawful basis for processing your data is legitimate interests (to run our driving school business) and contract performance (to deliver the services you have requested).

4. How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share data where necessary to deliver our services or where required by law.

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, typically no longer than 3 years after your last contact with us.

5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure — request deletion of your data where there is no legitimate reason to continue processing
Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
Right to data portability — request your data in a portable format
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@parkdrivingschool.co.uk.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. How to Complain

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113