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Total Drive

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What it is

Total Drive is driving-school business management software for independent instructors and multi-car schools. Its diary handles regular and intensive lessons, weekly repeats, offline use, and syncing with Google Calendar and Apple iCal. Instructors can keep pupil records covering lessons, payments, syllabus progress, tests, reflective logs, notes, summaries, and contact details. School owners can track weekly hours delivered and booked, instructor pass rates, and school metrics. A message centre supports direct instructor-pupil communication and broadcasts to selected pupils or all pupils. Optional in-app payments accept debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay; the page states that 100% of the lesson fee is paid out the next day. The software is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Plans are listed monthly, including VAT: Basic is 18.00 GBP, Ultimate 23.00 GBP, Pro 24.00 GBP, and Elite 26.00 GBP. A 30-day free trial offers full access and cancellation at any time. The maker says it can import pupils, profiles, lessons, and diaries the same day after a trial user contacts them.

Spec sheet

Product
Total Drive is driving-school business management software for independent driving instructors and multi-car schools.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Platforms
The homepage describes Total Drive as online and says free Apple and Android apps are available.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Trial
The membership page offers a 30-day free trial with full access and says users can cancel anytime.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Security
The instructor page says devices are protected by 256-bit data encryption and data is backed up to dual servers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Privacy
The privacy policy identifies Total Drive Software Ltd as the data controller and lists its ICO registration reference as ZB853936.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.app
Headquarters
Devon, UKRead 28 Sep 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Data access
The driving school page states that only instructors can view their own incoming and outgoing financial records; owners and staff cannot.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Diary
The instructor diary supports lessons, intensive lessons, weekly repeats, offline use, and syncing with Google Calendar and Apple iCal.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Driving school management
Driving school owners can track weekly hours delivered and booked, instructor pass rates, and school metrics.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Migration support
The maker says it can import pupils, profiles, lessons, and diaries, and will do so the same day after a trial user contacts them.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Online payments
Its optional in-app payments accept debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with next-day payout of 100% of the lesson fee stated on the page.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Pupil communication
The app has a message centre for instructor-pupil messages and broadcasts to selected pupils or all pupils.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Pupil records
Instructors can record lessons, payments, syllabus progress, tests, reflective logs, private notes, lesson summaries, and pupil contact details.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Who it serves
The maker describes the software as serving instructors, driving schools, pupils, and parents.Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk

Plans and prices

Basic £18 a month The page labels the price as monthly and says it includes VAT. Diary & Lesson Gaps · Free Instructor App · Free Pupil & Parent App · Progress Syllabus · Reflective Logs · Making Tax Digital · Free Lesson Reminders · Free Director Listing · Enquiry Manager · 2D Road Scenarios · Draw on Satellite Roads · Fuel Card (Money off) Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Ultimate £23 a month The page labels the price as monthly and says it includes VAT. Basic features · Online Booking · Gaps Plus Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Pro £24 a month The page labels the price as monthly and says it includes VAT. Basic features · Teaching Aids (3D videos covering 36 driving scenarios) Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk
Elite £26 a month The page labels the price as monthly and says it includes VAT. Basic features · Online Booking · Teaching Aids (3D videos covering 36 driving scenarios) · Gaps Plus Read 4 Oct 2026 · totaldrive.co.uk

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Diary supports offline use and weekly repeats.
  • Pupil records include progress and lesson details.
  • Owners can track instructor pass rates.
  • Optional payments accept cards and digital wallets.

Limits

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Online payments are optional.
  • Plans are priced monthly, including VAT.

Who it suits

Total Drive suits independent driving instructors and multi-car schools that need lesson diaries, pupil records, or school-level metrics. Pupils and parents are also among the groups the maker says it serves.

Verdict

Total Drive brings lesson scheduling, pupil records, messaging, and school metrics together for driving-school operations. Its monthly plan prices and optional payment feature help clarify what to consider before starting the trial.

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