Hi, I’m Adrian. I teach calm, patient manual driving lessons across West Edinburgh, with 17 years’ experience and a strong focus on the Currie test area.
First-time driver deal
A relaxed first session for complete beginners. Two hours gives you time to settle in without feeling rushed.
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I’ve been teaching for 17 years and have helped more than 200 learners pass. I keep lessons relaxed, explain things clearly and adapt the way I teach to suit you — with enough humour to keep things comfortable.
I’m Adrian Palmer, a DVSA-approved driving instructor providing manual driving lessons across West Edinburgh.
Start from scratch, refresh existing skills, adapt to UK roads or prepare intensively for Currie. I adapt the way I teach to you rather than forcing everyone through the same script.
First lessons, nervous learners and a clear path from controls to independent driving.
Start learning →Return after a break, rebuild confidence or focus on particular road situations.
Refresh your skills →Experienced overseas drivers preparing for UK roads and, where needed, a UK test.
Driving in the UK →Focused tuition for learners who already have the basics and can drive without coaching.
See intensive options →Pass your test in a manual car and your licence lets you drive both manual and automatic cars. I teach in a 2016 SEAT Leon 1.4 FR with dual controls.
Build clutch control, gear selection and road awareness in one complete skill set.
A manual pass keeps manual and automatic vehicles open to you.
Extra reassurance for first-time drivers while you build control and confidence.
Tell me where you are, what experience you have and when you can learn.
Choose 60, 90 or 120-minute sessions and build skills at the right pace for you.
Progress to independent driving, mock tests and Currie-specific preparation when appropriate.
I can arrange pickup from home, work, school or university within my coverage area. Core locations include EH11, with selected areas in EH14, EH12, EH13, EH10 and EH3.
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“Very patient and professional, made you feel at ease.”
“He helped me as I started to drive in the UK after being an EU driver.”
“He changed the lessons to benefit how I learnt. I passed first time.”
A few of the learners I’ve helped turn lessons into a successful test day.
Every learner gets there in their own way. These are some of the people I’ve had the pleasure of helping build their confidence, develop their skills and pass their test.
Recent driving tips, pupil updates and day-to-day posts from @beagooddriver.
Follow @beagooddriver on Instagram for my latest posts.
Yes, you need a valid provisional licence before driving on public roads. You do not need to have passed your theory test before starting lessons.
No. I teach manual only, which means a manual test pass lets you drive both manual and automatic cars.
Choose 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Your preferred duration is included in the availability form.
Yes, where the pickup point is within my normal West Edinburgh coverage area.
Yes, at the normal lesson rate, provided I consider you safe and test-ready to use my tuition car.
Yes. I regularly teach international and overseas drivers, including experienced drivers preparing for a UK test.
Send me your details and I’ll check your area, availability and the best place to start.
Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply. An enquiry is not a confirmed booking.
