Here at A1 National we know how stressful it can be choosing a driving school. We understand you'll be worried about the price of your driving lessons, worried if the instructor is any good or if you'll get along with him or her. We understand because we have been successfully teaching people to drive right across Essex for over 20 years.

All of our instructors are reliable and specially trained and chosen for their caring nature. The best instructors are those that genuinely care about their customers, who are passionate about the job they are doing and who have received the very best training themselves. Lessons start at just £18* & the first lesson is free, dont worry there is no obligation to buy further lessons.


As one of the first driving schools in Southend to offer intensive driving courses across Essex we have a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to teaching you to drive in the shortest time possible. Our intensive instructors really are experts and have the best pass rates around. If you are at all unsure of which course is best for you we can offer you a great  2 hour assessment.


Whether you choose our popular weekly lessons or one of our great intensive driving crash courses we will make learning to drive as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Making sure you not only have all the skills needed to pass your driving test first time but ensuring you become a safe and confident driver on todays busy roads.


We consistently provide very high quality intensive driving courses and weekly driving lessons and help thousands of people pass the driving test first time. To book lessons or more infomation just call or e-mail us today. 01702 311850 Remember the best instructors are those that genuinely care about their students and are passionate about the job they are doing.


We cover Southend on Sea Rayleigh, Rochford, Shoebury, Wakering, Basildon, Canvey Hockley Chelmsford, Colchester, Clacton, Tilbury, Benfleet, Southend, Westcliff, Southchurch, Shoebury, Wakering, Rochford, Leigh, Hadleigh, Hockley, Rayleigh, Benfleet, Canvey, Wickford, Basildon, Laindon and all Essex areas.