The Driving Training Centre
Automatic driving lessons in Edinburgh
No clutch pedal. No manual gear changes. Learn to handle Edinburgh’s traffic, junctions and hills with a fully qualified instructor, at a pace you can build on.
An enquiry, not a booking. No payment is taken on this form.
Automatic driving instructors in Edinburgh
Meet the DVSA-approved instructors currently listed for learners in and around Edinburgh.
MARCIN STEJER
I've been a driving instructor for 14 years, and I genuinely love what I do. As an approved instructor specialising in automatic transmission cars, I take the complexity of gears and clutch out of the picture so you can focus on the road ahead—and on building the habits that keep you safe. I believe confidence isn't just something you earn from passing your test; it has to be built, patiently and deliberately, one lesson at a time. My students often tell me that I've helped them go from nervous first-timers to self-assured, safety-conscious drivers, and that means the world to me. If you're looking for an instructor who cares as much about your confidence as I do about your safety, I'd love to work with you.
MICHAEL FINLAYSON
CHRIS JACKSON
I am a friendly and professional driving instructor, with over 5 years of experience helping learners become safe, confident drivers. I offer patient, supportive lessons tailored to each student’s ability and learning style, whether they are complete beginners or looking to build confidence before their test. My aim is to make every lesson calm, clear, and enjoyable while preparing pupils for real-world driving and long-term road safety.
Is automatic right for you?
If coordinating the clutch and gears has been getting in the way, automatic lessons give you one less task to manage. You’ll still work on judging gaps, controlling your speed, spotting hazards and making decisions without prompts.
You can start as a complete beginner or transfer after manual lessons. Tell us what has gone well, what feels difficult and what you want to use your licence for.
Passing in an automatic gives you an automatic-only licence. To drive a manual car independently later, you need to pass a manual test. Read the GOV.UK licence guidance.
Time to learn, not just get there
We normally recommend a two-hour lesson for a new learner. It gives you time to reach suitable roads, practise properly and return to your pickup point without squeezing everything into an hour.
Early sessions cover smooth starting, stopping and low-speed control. As you progress, you’ll tackle busier junctions, hills, parking and independent driving. Your instructor will agree the lesson length and pace with you.
Edinburgh, and automatic lessons in Penicuik
Send us your pickup postcode and preferred days and times. We’ll check which automatic instructors cover your part of Edinburgh and whether their diary fits yours. Penicuik is automatic only; we do not offer manual lessons there.
Learning on Edinburgh roads
Start with roads that suit your confidence, then build experience of Edinburgh’s hills, bus lanes, tram crossings and busy junctions. Your instructor chooses practice around your pickup point and progress, not a fixed route.
When you’re ready, discuss preparation around Currie or Musselburgh with your instructor. A lesson place does not include a DVSA test appointment.
See the skills you’ll work towardsIncluded with your learning
Keep track with My DTC
See your lesson details, recorded progress and your instructor’s mock-test feedback in one place. Add your own reflections so you can remember what went well and what you want to practise next.
Take a look inside My DTCWant to hear from people who have learned with us? Read The DTC learner reviews. These cover our school as a whole, not just automatic lessons.
Questions about automatic lessons
Can I switch from manual lessons to automatic?
Will I need fewer lessons in an automatic?
Do you offer automatic lessons in Penicuik?
Does the manual introductory offer apply to automatic lessons?
Can I learn in an automatic if I feel nervous?
Let’s find a lesson that fits
Send your postcode, preferred lesson times, and a little about your experience. We’ll check with our instructors and contact you to agree the next step.
Enquire about automatic lessons