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"After two previous failed attempts with other instructors I finally passed first time. Tomas is the best I have come across."
"I couldn't recommend Tomas highly enough. He's friendly, funny and just an all-round nice human. Seriously important to me as an anxious learner."
"Tomas kept me calm throughout. He revealed flaws I could never have seen myself and got me through first time. A total legend."
"With Tomas helping me I got the skills and confidence to drive at any time of day. He helped me focus on exactly the right things for UK roads."
"He built my confidence and tailored his teaching to how I learn best. Would rate more than 5 stars if I could. Lessons were something to look forward to!"
"Tomas makes lessons genuinely enjoyable. I passed first time and have been driving non-stop ever since. He is brilliant."
An experienced and genuinely friendly instructor
Eleven Eleven is owned and run by Tomas Zeman, a DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Surbiton, Surrey. With over 22 years of driving experience and hundreds of successful students, he's focused, friendly, and passionate about making ymy lessons enjoyable.
I teach this lifelong skill in a smart, safe and fun way. I take lessons very seriously. We just aren't super serious in my approach. Learners who are comfortable and happy learn faster and become better drivers.
Why the name Eleven Eleven?
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The Eleven Eleven Blog
Practical tips, local guides and honest advice from Tomas.
How many driving lessons do you actually need before your test?
The DVSA says 45 hours, but the real answer depends entirely on you. Here's what Tomas has learned from teaching hundreds of students in South West London.
What to expect on the Wimbledon driving test route
Busy junctions, tricky roundabouts and common faults: a complete guide.
Intensive vs standard lessons: which is right for you?
An honest breakdown of when a crash course works.
Should you learn in manual or automatic? The honest answer.
How to decide based on ymy goals and lifestyle.
Driving in Kingston-upon-Thames: what learners need to know
One-way systems, pedestrian zones and the Kingston test centre.
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How many driving lessons do you actually need before your test?
The DVSA publishes a figure of around 45 hours of professional lessons, plus 22 hours of private practice. It's a useful starting point, but in reality the number varies enormously from student to student.
Why the official number can mislead you
45 hours is an average. Some students pass comfortably in 30. Others take 60 or more. The figure depends on your age, confidence, how often you practise privately, where you're learning, and , most importantly, the quality of your instruction.
What actually affects how many lessons you need?
- Lesson length: 2-hmy lessons produce significantly more progress per pound than 1-hmy lessons, which is why all of lessons are minimum 2 hours.
- Private practice: Even 30 minutes of supervised practice between sessions can dramatically reduce your total lesson count.
- Where you're learning: South West London means busy junctions and bus lanes from day one, harder than quieter areas but makes you a more capable driver faster.
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Refresher Driving Course
Passed years ago but lost your confidence? A few targeted sessions with Tomas will get you feeling safe and in control again.
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off included
- ✓Tailored to your specific gaps
- ✓No pressure, no judgement
- ✓Post-lesson feedback after every session
Who is this course for?
The refresher course is for drivers who have a full licence but haven't been behind the wheel for a while. Maybe you passed years ago and barely drove afterwards. Maybe life got in the way, or you moved somewhere you didn't need a car. Whatever the reason, it's more common than you think, and there's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Tomas works with a lot of refresher students. Some haven't driven for 5 years. Some for 20. The starting point is always the same: a calm, honest assessment of where you are, with no assumptions and no rush.
What will the lessons cover?
Every refresher student is different, so sessions are tailored around what you actually need. Common areas include:
- Rebuilding basic car control and smooth driving habits
- Confidence at junctions, roundabouts and busy roads
- Motorway and dual carriageway driving if needed
- Parking manoeuvres including parallel parking and bay parking
- Driving in unfamiliar areas or at night
How many lessons will I need?
It depends entirely on how long you've been off the road and how quickly you settle back in. Most refresher students need between 3 and 8 lessons. Tomas will give you an honest assessment after your first session.
Pricing
Refresher lessons are £80 for 2 hours. Package discounts are available: 5 lessons for £360 (saving £40) and 10 lessons for £700 (saving £100). Payment by cash or bank transfer.
Intensive / Crash Course
Need your licence quickly? Concentrated lessons over days or weeks get you test-ready faster, without cutting corners on quality.
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off included
- ✓Structured daily or weekly plan
- ✓Test car hire available (£150)
- ✓Post-lesson feedback after every session
What is an intensive driving course?
An intensive course, sometimes called a crash course, packs your driving lessons into a short period rather than spreading them out over months. Instead of one lesson a week, you might do 2 hours a day for two weeks, or 4 hours a day for a week. The goal is to get you to test standard quickly.
It's a good fit if you have a deadline, like a job starting that requires a licence, or if you simply learn better with repeated immersive practice rather than long gaps between sessions.
Is an intensive course right for me?
Intensive courses work best for people who are already reasonably confident or who have had some previous lessons. Complete beginners can do them, but you should be prepared for the lessons to be demanding. Tomas will be honest with you about whether your timeline is realistic before you commit.
How many hours will I need?
The DVSA average is 45 hours, but intensive students often need between 20 and 40 depending on their starting point. A short assessment call with Tomas before you book will help set realistic expectations.
Pricing
Intensive lessons are £80 per 2-hour session. Package deals save you money: 5 lessons for £360 and 10 lessons for £700. Test car hire for your practical test is available at £150 (includes a 1-hour warm-up lesson). Payment by cash or bank transfer.
Pass Plus Course
Already passed your test? Pass Plus is a DVSA-recognised programme that takes your skills further and may reduce your insurance premium.
- ✓DVSA Pass Plus certificate on completion
- ✓Motorway and night driving included
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off included
- ✓Post-lesson feedback after every session
What is Pass Plus?
Pass Plus is a practical training course developed by the DVSA for newly qualified drivers. It covers six modules of driving that your standard lessons may not have covered in depth: town driving, rural roads, all-weather driving, night driving, dual carriageways and motorways.
On completion you receive an official DVSA Pass Plus certificate. Many insurers offer a discount for newly qualified drivers who hold this certificate, which can more than cover the cost of the course.
Who is it for?
Pass Plus is open to anyone who has passed their practical driving test. It is particularly useful in the first year of driving, when statistically new drivers are most at risk. If you passed recently and want to build real-world confidence beyond test-standard driving, this is the right next step.
How long does it take?
The Pass Plus course is a minimum of 6 hours of driving, usually completed over 3 sessions of 2 hours each. There is no test at the end. Tomas assesses your driving throughout and signs off your certificate when you have met the DVSA standard.
Pricing
Pass Plus lessons are £80 per 2-hour session. The full 6-hour course works out at £240. Payment by cash or bank transfer.
Motorway Driving Course
A dedicated 3-hour session to build genuine motorway confidence. Lane discipline, joining and leaving, smart motorways and high-speed hazards.
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off included
- ✓Smart motorway guidance covered
- ✓Lane discipline and overtaking
- ✓Post-session written feedback
Who needs motorway lessons?
Most learners never touch a motorway during their standard lessons because, until 2018, it was illegal to do so in a learner vehicle. Now it is allowed with an approved instructor, but many newly qualified drivers still reach their test having never driven above 60mph in a dual-carriageway situation, let alone on a motorway.
This session is for anyone who wants to close that gap, whether you passed recently, haven't driven on a motorway in years, or just find high-speed driving genuinely stressful.
What does the session cover?
- Joining the motorway safely using slip roads
- Lane discipline and when to move between lanes
- Overtaking confidently and pulling back in safely
- Smart motorway rules: ALR sections, refuge areas, variable speed limits
- Leaving the motorway: signal timing and deceleration
- Breakdowns: what to do and where to go
Can learners take this lesson?
Yes. Since June 2018 learner drivers can take motorway lessons with an ADI in a dual-control vehicle. This is actually a great way to build confidence before your test, even if the motorway itself won't be tested.
Pricing
The motorway session is £120 for 3 hours. It is a standalone session and does not require a package. Payment by cash or bank transfer.
Automatic Driving Lessons
No clutch, no gears, no stress. All of Tomas's courses are available in automatic, and many students find they progress noticeably faster without the extra workload.
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off included
- ✓All courses available in automatic
- ✓Faster progression for many students
- ✓Post-lesson feedback every session
Should I learn in automatic or manual?
It depends on what you want from driving. An automatic licence only lets you drive automatic vehicles. A manual licence covers both. If you plan to drive mostly modern electric or hybrid cars, or if you find the coordination of clutch and gears genuinely difficult, automatic is a perfectly sensible choice.
Many students who struggle with manual lessons find that switching to automatic unlocks their progress quickly. Without the mental overhead of gear changes and clutch control, they can focus entirely on hazard perception, positioning and road awareness.
Which courses are available in automatic?
All of them. Beginner lessons, refresher courses, intensive crash courses, Pass Plus and motorway sessions are all available in automatic. Just let Tomas know your preference when you get in touch and he will arrange the right vehicle.
Are automatic lessons more expensive?
No. Pricing is identical to manual lessons across all course types.
Pricing
Introductory lesson for complete beginners: £70 for 2 hours. Standard lessons: £80 per 2-hour session. Package deals: 5 lessons for £360 and 10 lessons for £700. Payment by cash or bank transfer.
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