
LDA Test Recovery Programme™
Specialist Coaching for Learners Who Are Close to Passing
Trusted by thousands of learners across Oxfordshire since 2008.
Failing a driving test can be frustrating, especially when the result comes down to a single serious or dangerous fault. The LDA Test Recovery Programme™ has been specifically designed for learners who are close to test standard but need expert help identifying, understanding and correcting the fault that caused their test failure. For over 18 years, LDA has helped thousands of learners across Oxfordshire develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to pass their driving test and become safe drivers for life.
Programme Investment: £495
What’s Included?
- 9 hours of targeted one-to-one tuition with a Senior Instructor or Manager
- 1-hour independent mock driving test
- Full review of your DVSA driving test report
- Diagnostic assessment drive
- Root-cause analysis of the serious or dangerous fault
- Bespoke coaching plan tailored to your individual needs
- Test route and high-risk area training
- Coaching on observations, planning, positioning, judgement and decision-making
- Confidence and test-nerves coaching
- Written feedback report and personalised action plan
Who Is This Programme For?
- Recently failed a practical driving test
- Received only one serious or dangerous fault
- Demonstrated an otherwise good standard of driving
- Want specialist coaching before the next attempt
- Would benefit from a second opinion from an experienced trainer or manager
Eligibility Criteria
This programme is generally suitable for learners who failed with one serious or dangerous fault and no more than eight driving faults. Learners with multiple serious faults or a significant number of driving faults may require a bespoke training programme and additional tuition.
Important Information:
- Practical test fees are not included
- Test-day car hire/test cover is not included
- This programme does not guarantee a pass
- Additional lessons may be recommended if required
- Acceptance onto the programme may be subject to review of previous test results
Our Promise
We don’t just look at what happened. We identify why it happened.
Many learners fail not because they cannot drive, but because of a single lapse in observation, planning, judgement or decision-making. Our aim is to identify and eliminate the root cause of that fault, rebuild confidence and help learners return to test with a safer, stronger and more reliable standard of driving.
If, following the independent mock test, we believe you are not yet test-ready, we will provide a clear action plan outlining exactly what is required before your next test.
Optional Upgrade – Test Recovery Plus (£645)
- Everything included in the standard programme
- Test-day car hire
- One-hour warm-up lesson before the test
- Instructor attendance at the test centre
- Post-test debrief
Failed by One Fault?
Don’t start again. Fix the fault, rebuild your confidence and get test-ready with LDA’s Test Recovery Programme™.
Subject to availability. Terms and conditions
We look forward to helping you on your journey to becoming a safe and confident driver.
The LDA team
Why Choose LDA?
- Oxford’s largest driving school
- Over 40 local instructors across Oxfordshire
- Over 1,600 Five-Star Google Reviews
- Serving Oxfordshire since 2008
- Experienced Senior Instructors, Trainers and Managers
- Proven track record of helping learners achieve test success

