
Manual driving lessons with Maurizio Gobbato across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire
DrivePro Midlands is an independent DVSA-approved manual driving school. Maurizio Gobbato teaches in a dual-control Nissan Qashqai, with pick-up across Market Harborough, Kibworth, Oadby, Kettering, Corby and the towns between.
- DVSA-approved ADI
- Manual only
- Around 80% first-time pass rate*
In short
DrivePro Midlands: calm manual tuition in the East Midlands.
Maurizio Gobbato is a DVSA-approved Advanced Driving Instructor offering one-to-one manual lessons from £80 per 2 hours. Same instructor, same dual-control Nissan Qashqai, from first lesson to test day - with a focus on nervous and first-time drivers.

Maurizio Gobbato, your instructor
DVSA-approved ADI with 46+ years on the road. One instructor from the first lesson to the test - same car, same voice, no rotating diary of strangers.
“I want you to leave as a calm driver who feels safe on any road - not just someone who scraped a pass.”
Lessons run monday to sunday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Pick-up across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Oadby, Kettering and Corby, plus Rothwell, Loddington and the surrounding LE and NN areas.
More about MaurizioLesson types
Beginners, nervous drivers, refreshers after time away - plus intensive courses, motorway sessions and mock tests.
Areas
Where DrivePro Midlands teaches
Crawlable town pages for the main Leicestershire and Northamptonshire locations we cover - not just a map pin.
- Driving lessons in Market Harborough
- Driving lessons in Corby
- Driving lessons in Kettering
- Driving lessons in Oadby
- Driving lessons in Kibworth
Recent passes
All reviews
“I had a fantastic experience learning with Maurizio. He is patient, professional, and always explains things in a calm and easy-to-understand way. His encouragement and constructive feedback helped me build confidence behind the wheel with every lesson. He genuinely cares about his students' progress and makes learning to drive a positive, stress-free experience. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive.”

“I started with Maurizio after a 6 year break from driving lessons, and was so anxious about getting behind the steering wheel - something that Maurizio could see. He immediately put me at ease, and was a constantly calm, patient and very supportive driving instructor.”

“I would recommend Maurizio. I've had a few instructors in my time due to some really unlucky circumstances, but he's fantastic. I suffer from anxiety and would really work myself up before a lesson. He really put me at ease from the start and he's very patient. I'd highly recommend him. I used to find driving very stressful, but Maurizio ensured that I not only passed my test, but that I am confident and safe on the road, with a genuine love of driving. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Maurizio!”
Before you book
Quick answers
Manual or automatic, coverage, prices, lesson length and cancellation - answered here so you can decide faster.
DrivePro Midlands provides manual driving lessons only, in a dual-control Nissan Qashqai. There is no automatic tuition at present.
I cover much of Leicestershire and surrounding Northamptonshire, including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Oadby, Wigston, Great Glen, Kettering, Corby, Desborough, Rothwell and Loddington (LE15, LE16, LE8, NN14, NN15, NN16, NN17 and NN18). If you are unsure, get in touch.
Pay as you go is £80 for a full 2-hour manual lesson (equivalent to £40 per hour). A 10-hour block booking is £375 across five lessons. Intensive courses are quoted individually.
Standard driving lessons are 2 hours. That gives enough time to practise new skills, settle into the drive and make steady progress. Intensive courses are also available - get in touch for a personalised quote.
Please give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange a lesson. Cancellations inside 48 hours are charged at the full lesson fee.
*Around 80% first-time practical pass rate among pupils taught through to test (ask for the latest figures).
Check availability
Call or WhatsApp 07579 797563, or send a message with where you are and when you can learn. Maurizio usually replies within a day.

