top of page

How to Use the Total Drive App (Step-by-Step Guide)

 

All lessons are managed through the Total Drive app. This guide shows you exactly where to go and what to press.

📱 Getting Started

 

After registering, you’ll receive:

 

  • A text message with your login details

  • A link to download the Total Drive app

 

Download the app and log in using the details provided.

 

If you have any issues logging in, contact your instructor.

🧭 App Layout (What You’re Looking At)

 

Once logged in, you’ll see a menu (usually along the bottom or side depending on your device).

 

Key sections you’ll use:

 

  • Diary / Bookings → Book and view lessons

  • Account / Profile → Check lesson balance & payments

  • Progress / Syllabus → Track your learning

  • Resources → Videos and learning support (optional)

     

📅 Booking a Lesson (Step-by-Step)

 

  1. Open the app.

  2. Tap Online Booking and follow the prompts.

  3. Tap on an available date/time slot.

  4. Tap Book or Confirm.

  5. Complete payment at checkout.

 

✅ Your lesson is only confirmed once payment is completed.

 

🔁 Booking Regular Lessons

 

If you have a regular slot prebooked with your instructor:

 

  • Your instructor may add lessons to your diary in advance.

 

To check:

 

  1. Go to Diary.

  2. Look for upcoming booked lessons.

⚡ Booking Lesson Gaps (Short Notice)

 

  1. Open Diary

  2. Chose Lesson Gaps

  3. Tap the slot

  4. Tap Book

  5. Pay immediately if required

 

⚠️ These are first-come, first-served and cannot be held. If you have notifications turned on. TD will notify when they become available. 

💳 Making a Payment (In-App)

 

To add lesson credit to pay for a prebooked lesson:

  1. Tap Pay for Lesson on home screen

  2. Choose the lesson type and follow the prompts.

  3. Enter payment details

  4. Confirm payment

 

💡 A small app transaction fee may apply.

 

🏦 Paying by Bank Transfer

 

If you prefer:

 

  1. Contact your instructor for bank details.

  2. Send payment.

Your instructor will manually add lesson credit to your account.

 

💰 Checking Your Lesson Balance

 

  1. Go to Account / Profile.

  2. Look for Balance or Lesson Credit.

 

This shows how many hours you have available.

 

⚠️ If you don’t have enough credit, you will not be able to book.

 

⏱ Lesson Length Options

 

  • Default lessons are 2 hours.

  • 60 and 90-minute lessons are limited.

  • If you cannot select them, they are not available.
     

 

 

❓ Why Can’t I Book a Lesson?

 

Check the following:

 

  • No available slots in the diary.

  • Not enough lesson credit.

  • Lesson type not available at that time.

  • Your account will become inactive after several months of not being used. 
     

 

 

📊 Tracking Your Progress

 

  1. Go to Progress.

  2. View topics covered.

  3. Check instructor feedback.

  4. See what you’re working toward next.
     

 

 

📝 Lesson Reflections (If Used)

 

After a lesson:

 

  1. Open the app.

  2. Go to your recent lesson.

  3. Add notes or reflections (optional)

 

This helps reinforce learning between lessons.
 

 

 

📌 Important Things to Know

 

  • All lessons are booked through the app.

  • Payment secures your lesson.

  • Unpaid lessons may be released.

  • Regular use of the app helps track progress.
     

 

 

✅ Quick Summary

 

  • Go to Diary to book lessons.

  • Go to Account to pay and check balance.

  • Go to Progress to track learning.

 

If you’re unsure about anything, check this guide first before contacting your instructor

Contact

CONTACT INFORMATION

(If we are unable to answer, Feel free to leave a message, or best way to reach us is through WhatsApp or use the Enquiry Form)

Lesson Prices

120-minute lesson: £82.00

90-minute lesson: £62.00

Full pricing options are available here

Lesson Availability

Monday – Friday
8am - 5pm

Ben's Driving School
bottom of page