Smarter lessons. Clearer progress. Less hassle.
The DMW Driving School App connects you with your instructor in real time. Track when they’re on the way,
message with photos, manage bookings, follow your progress, and study between lessons —
all from your phone.
Add the app to your home screen for the best experience, and turn on notifications so you never miss a message or update.
What’s new & what you can do
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Live “On the way” tracking
When your instructor sets off, you’ll see a live map on your home screen with their position updating in real time.
- Clear “instructor is on the way” banner
- Estimated arrival time (set when they leave)
- Map closes automatically when they arrive
- Friendly message if a trip has to be cancelled
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Messages with photos
Chat with your instructor in the app — including photo attachments from your camera or gallery.
- Paperclip to take or upload a photo
- Push notifications (even when the app is closed*)
- Message history in one place
- Quick message box on the pupil home screen
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Lessons & cancellations
See upcoming lessons at a glance, cancel when you need to at the click of a button.
- Upcoming lessons on your home screen
- Cancel with a clear confirmation
- Book additional lessons with available diary gaps when offered
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Progress & reflective logs
Follow the same syllabus structure used in lessons and keep reflective notes between sessions.
- Progress chart by skill area
- Interactive reflective log
- Aligned with DVSA-style training topics
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Learning videos & resources
Access training videos and learning resources between lessons to reinforce what you’ve practised on the road.
- Learning videos section
- Resources / learning aids
- Support for junctions, manoeuvres and more
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Smart notifications
Stay informed about messages, lesson updates and when your instructor is on the way.
- Enable notifications in Settings
- Works best when installed to your home screen
- Test notification to confirm it’s working
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Payments & credit
See your lesson credit balance and payment-related information in the app.
- Credit hours on your home screen
- Payments section for your records
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Availability & holidays
Share when you’re free and flag holidays so booking stays organised for both of you.
- My availability
- Add upcoming holiday dates
- See when your instructor is away
👤 For pupils
Your home screen adapts when your instructor is en route — big map, clear message, and the tools you need without clutter.
Message, track progress, manage lessons and study between sessions, all in one app.
🚗 For your instructor
Diary, pupils, messages, money tools and “On the way” tracking in one place — including live GPS sharing,
arrival / cancel controls, and cancellation charge decisions when notice is under 48 hours.
How to get the app
Your instructor will set up your login. Then:
- iPhone: Open in Safari → Share → Add to Home Screen
- Android: Open in Chrome → menu → Add to Home screen / Install app
- Open from the home screen icon, then enable notifications in Settings
*Push alerts when the app is fully closed work on supported devices after notifications are enabled.
iPhone requires iOS 16.4+ and the app added to the Home Screen.
Ready to get on the road?
Book with a Grade A instructor in Gloucester and surrounding areas — and get the DMW app free as an active pupil.
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