DriveNotes is the all-in-one lesson management app for UK driving instructors. Diary, learner progress, gap finder, route recorder — everything in one place.
No contract. Cancel anytime. Built by a working DVSA-approved instructor.
Built by a working DVSA-approved instructor in Newcastle/Gateshead. DriveNotes started as a tool to manage my own learners. Every feature exists because I needed it — not because a product manager thought it sounded good.
DriveNotes replaces your diary, spreadsheet, WhatsApp notes and payment links with one tool that actually understands how driving instructors work.
Colour-coded by learner, drag to reschedule, mark done with one tap. See your whole week at a glance — upcoming lessons solid, completed lessons tinted.
Scan your diary for free slots and match them against learner availability automatically. Fill cancellations fast or find regular slots for new learners — all separated cleanly.
Record GPS routes during lessons — snapped to actual roads after you stop. Available as an optional add-on per learner. The instructor shares routes directly with their learner through the app.
Track hours paid, completed and remaining. Accept card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Klarna directly in the app. Hourly rates, block bookings and package discounts all handled.
Your learners get their own login. They see their skills progress, lesson diary, mock test results, reflections and can pay for more hours — no chasing required.
Manage enquiries with a shareable link. Capture availability, transmission preference and postcode. Match waiting list people to regular slots when one opens up.
Rate each skill after every lesson. Visual progress tracking shows learners how far they've come. Milestone notifications when they hit 25%, 50%, 75% and test-ready.
24-hour lesson reminders sent automatically by email — no more no-shows. Post-lesson reflection prompts sent to learners so they stay engaged between lessons.
Log expenses, track mileage at HMRC rates, see earnings by tax year. Everything you need for self-assessment in one place — no accountant required for the basics.
The instructor records a GPS route during a lesson and saves it to the learner's profile. Available as an optional monthly add-on — learners log in to review the routes their instructor has shared with them.
When you invite a learner to DriveNotes, they get their own dashboard. No more "how many hours have I done?" texts at 10pm.
DriveNotes is currently in final testing with real learners. Be first to know when it opens — early access instructors get a founding member rate.
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For DVSA-approved driving instructors only · drivenotes.co.uk