Learn to Drive with Frankie

An AA-trainee driving instructor covering Thetford, Brandon, Mildenhall and the surrounding Elveden Forest area

Learning to drive should feel calm, not stressful. I'm Frankie, an AA-trainee driving instructor based near Elveden Forest, teaching learners across Thetford, Brandon and Mildenhall.

Whether it's your very first lesson or you're picking things back up after a break, I'll match the pace to you — clear instructions, plenty of patience, and no jargon.

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    Fully Insured Dual-Control

    Lessons run in a fully insured car with dual controls, so you're always learning safely.

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    AA Driving School

    Currently training and taught to the AA's national syllabus, so every lesson follows a proven, structured approach.

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    Lessons in Your Language

    Taught in English, Portuguese or Brazilian Portuguese, whichever suits you best.

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    DBS Checked

    Fully DBS checked, giving you and your family extra peace of mind.

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Meet Frankie, Your Local Driving Instructor

New to the AA, but bringing fresh energy, patience, and full attention to every single lesson. I keep things calm and clear, no rushing, no jargon — just steady progress at whatever pace works for you.

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What Services I Offer

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    First Lesson

    Your first lesson is a chance to get comfortable behind the wheel, find out where you're at, and set a plan for the lessons ahead.

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    Standard Lesson

    Two-hour lessons as standard, giving plenty of time to really build confidence and cover new ground each time.

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    Extended Lesson

    Prefer to make faster progress? Extend your lesson to 3 hours for extra time on the road.

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    Refresher Lesson

    Refresher lessons ease you back in gently and rebuild your confidence at your own pace.

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    Pass Plus

    Already passed? Build on your test skills with extra experience in areas like motorways and night driving, helping you feel confident in situations you might not have faced during your test.

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    Block Booking (10 Lessons)

    Book 10 lessons upfront and save against the hourly rate — ideal if you're committing to regular lessons and want the best value.

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Where You’ll Find Me

Based near Elveden Forest, I cover driving lessons across Thetford, Brandon, Mildenhall and the surrounding villages. Pickup is available from train and bus stations, colleges, workplaces or straight from home — wherever's easiest for you. Just outside these areas? Get in touch anyway, as I'm often happy to travel a little further.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes — pickup from home, school, college or work is standard, and I can also collect from train and bus stations.

  • Yes, I'm fully DBS checked, which is standard for all AA driving instructors.

  • Yes — 10 lessons for £320, working out cheaper than paying hourly.

  • Yes — lessons are available in English, Portuguese or Brazilian Portuguese, whichever you're most comfortable learning in.

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Ready to get started?

Message me on WhatsApp or send an enquiry — I'll get back to you to find a time that works.

 
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