Pay as you go
£40
per hour
- One-to-one manual tuition
- Lesson plan adapted to you
- Flexible times by arrangement
L Fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor
Driving lessons that move at your pace.
Friendly, one-to-one manual tuition with Matty, covering Taunton and the surrounding area. Build real confidence—not just enough to pass a test.
- Manual lessons
- Flexible availability
- £40 per hour
10-hour block
£380
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ADIFully qualified instructor
ManualOne-to-one tuition
Taunton& surrounding areas
FlexibleAsk about current times
Matty
Matty Derbe
Approved Driving Instructor
Approved Driving Instructor
Meet your instructor
Calm guidance. Honest feedback. No unnecessary pressure.
Learning to drive is different for everyone. Matty keeps lessons friendly and focused, adapting each session to what you need most that day.
Whether you are starting from scratch, picking driving back up after a break or looking for help before your test, you will have clear goals and practical feedback throughout.
“The aim is to help you become a safe, confident driver for life—not simply learn a test route.”
— MattyLessons & pricing
Simple prices, tailored tuition.
Matty arranges lessons personally, so the best way to check availability is to call or send a quick enquiry.
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Block booking
£380
for 10 hours
- Same personal tuition
- Plan lessons ahead with Matty
- Good for steady progress
The tuition car
2026 Peugeot 208 GT
A modern manual car in unmistakable metallic blue, fitted for driving tuition.
Your learning journey
From your first lesson to test day.
No two learners follow exactly the same route. These are the foundations Matty will help you build.
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Get comfortable
Learn the controls, observations and core routines in a calm, manageable way.
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Build confidence
Develop judgement across junctions, roundabouts, manoeuvres and varied roads.
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Drive independently
Make safe decisions with less prompting and handle unfamiliar situations well.
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Be test ready
Use realistic practice and clear feedback to prepare when the time is right.
Recent passes
A few very good days.
Real learners, real passes and the real blue tuition car. Congratulations to every one of them.
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Questions, answered
Good to know before you start.
If your question is not here, just ask. Matty arranges every lesson personally.
07966 575 504Which areas do you cover?
Matty teaches in Taunton and surrounding areas. Send your postcode or collection area with your enquiry and he will confirm whether he can reach you.
Do you teach manual or automatic?
Manual lessons only, in a 2026 Peugeot 208 GT.
When are lessons available?
Availability is flexible and changes week to week. Tell Matty which days and times normally suit you and he will come back with the closest options.
What should I bring to my first lesson?
You will normally need your valid provisional driving licence and any glasses or contact lenses you require for driving. Matty will confirm the exact collection point and anything else beforehand.
What if I need to change or cancel a lesson?
Please contact Matty as early as possible. The final cancellation terms will be confirmed when lessons are arranged, before you commit to a booking.
Can I use the tuition car for my practical test?
Ask Matty when you are approaching test standard. He will discuss readiness, timing and whether the car is available for your chosen test.
Start the conversation
Ready to get behind the wheel?
Matty handles his own diary. Call now or leave a few details and he will get back to you personally.
Call or text 07966 575 504- Taunton & surrounding areas
- Manual lessons only
- Flexible availability
Online enquiries coming soon
For now, call or text Matty.
The secure online form is being connected. Matty still handles every enquiry personally and will be happy to discuss lessons by phone.
Call or text 07966 575 504