Manual driving lessons in Taunton & surrounding areas Call 07966 575 504
Matty Derbe Driving

L Fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor

Learn to drive with confidence—and enjoy the journey.

Friendly, one-to-one manual tuition with Matty across Taunton and the surrounding area. Clear guidance, plenty of patience and room for a laugh while you build skills for life.

Call Matty 07966 575 504 Send an enquiry
  • Manual lessons
  • Friendly & relaxed
  • £40 per hour
A successful learner beside Matty's blue Peugeot 208 GT tuition car
10-hour block £380 Save £20
ADIFully qualified instructor
ManualOne-to-one tuition
Taunton& surrounding areas
FlexibleAsk about current times
Matty Derbe smiling in a casual T-shirt
Matty Matty Derbe
Approved Driving Instructor

Meet your instructor

Safe, focused learning—with room for a laugh.

Learning to drive should build confidence, not nerves. Matty keeps lessons calm, friendly and enjoyable, adapting each session to what you need most that day.

You will still have clear goals and honest feedback, but lessons do not have to feel heavy. Whether you are starting from scratch, picking driving back up after a break or preparing for your test, there is plenty of encouragement along the way.

Safe driving matters. That does not mean every lesson has to feel serious.

Patient tuition, honest feedback and plenty of encouragement.

Lessons & pricing

Simple prices, tailored tuition.

Matty arranges lessons personally, so the best way to check availability is to call or send a quick enquiry.

Pay as you go

£40
per hour
  • One-to-one manual tuition
  • Lesson plan adapted to you
  • Flexible times by arrangement
Ask about a first lesson
Save £20

Block booking

£380
for 10 hours
  • Same personal tuition
  • Plan lessons ahead with Matty
  • Good for steady progress
Ask about block lessons
The blue Peugeot 208 GT used for manual driving lessons

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.

  1. 01

    Get comfortable

    Learn the controls, observations and core routines in a calm, manageable way.

  2. 02

    Build confidence

    Develop judgement across junctions, roundabouts, manoeuvres and varied roads.

  3. 03

    Drive independently

    Make safe decisions with less prompting and handle unfamiliar situations well.

  4. 04

    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.

A learner celebrates passing their driving test beside the blue tuition car
A learner celebrates passing their driving test in front of the tuition car
A learner holds their test pass certificate beside the tuition car
A smiling learner celebrates a driving test pass
A learner celebrates passing beside the metallic blue Peugeot
A successful learner stands beside the tuition car
A learner holds their pass certificate beside the open car door
A learner celebrates passing their driving test with the tuition car behind them

Questions, answered

Good to know before you start.

If your question is not here, just ask. Matty arranges every lesson personally.

07966 575 504
Which 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
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