No large compulsory lesson packages

Driving lessons without other students

No picking up or dropping off other students during your lesson. All the attention goes to your progress and your driving skills.

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10+ years of experience
Always driving lessons without other students
  • Digital progress card after every lesson
  • No compulsory packages, start whenever you like
  • Driving lessons with ADHD, autism or test anxiety
  • Free progress app included
Driving instructor of Route 71 driving school during a driving lesson in Leiden

Driving lessons from € 68,- per lesson

We work with small lesson bundles instead of large compulsory packages.

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Why Route 71

Why students choose Route 71

For more than 10 years we have been guiding students from Leiden and the surrounding area towards their driving licence.

In those years we learned that people learn most when they feel comfortable behind the wheel. That is why driving lessons at Route 71 are not only about traffic rules and vehicle control, but also about confidence, insight and enjoying the drive.

We believe that making mistakes is part of learning to drive. A driving lesson should be a place where you dare to ask questions, learn to recognise new situations and become more independent step by step.

Our approach is therefore built on clear feedback and insight into your own progress. Not every student learns in the same way or at the same speed. So each lesson we look at what you need in order to move forward, and work on the skills that still require attention.

That way you are not only preparing for the exam, but above all for driving safely and independently.

Digital progress card

After every driving lesson we update your progress and discuss which skills you already master and which ones still need work. That way you always know where you stand.

No other students

During your lesson you never have to pick up or drop off other students. All the attention stays with your development and your driving skills.

No large packages

At Route 71 we deliberately work without large compulsory lesson packages. You only pay for the lessons you actually need.

Free progress app

Easily follow your driving progress in our app.

ADHD & autism

Over the years we have guided many students with ADHD, autism or test anxiety. We adapt our explanation and the structure of the lesson to whatever works best for you.

No unnecessary lessons

Thanks to our digital progress card you can see exactly which skills you master. You work towards your licence without unnecessary lessons or surprises afterwards.

Our experience

What ten years of teaching has taught us

Most people assume that learning to drive is mainly about gear changes, traffic rules and manoeuvres.

Those skills matter, of course. But in practice we see students improve fastest when they feel relaxed behind the wheel and know exactly where they stand in their training.

That is why we use a digital progress card, updated and discussed after every lesson. You can see which skills you already master, what still needs attention and what the next step is.

We also use your lesson time to actually drive. You never have to pick up or drop off other students, and we don't drive pointless laps without a learning goal. Every lesson is about your development as a driver.

We don't believe in large compulsory lesson packages either. You start with a 75-minute trial lesson and then decide for yourself what suits you best.

That keeps driving lessons clear, relaxed and genuinely enjoyable.

Tense or uncertain behind the wheel?

Many people feel tense or uncertain in traffic, even after getting their driving licence. Whether you have not driven for a long time or simply want to rebuild your confidence — our personal approach helps you return to the road calmly and confidently.

With a refresher course you can enjoy driving confidently again in a short time.

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Route 71 lesson car in the Leiden region
How we work

How we keep your progress visible

With our digital progress card you always know where you stand. After every lesson we discuss how you are developing and decide together what the next step is.

  1. 01

    75-minute trial lesson

    During the trial lesson we get to know each other, look at your starting level and discuss your learning goals.

  2. 02

    Digital progress card

    After every lesson we update your progress, so you know exactly which skills you master and what still needs attention.

  3. 03

    Focused practice

    Based on your progress we spend each lesson on the skills that will help you most.

  4. 04

    Ready for the exam

    Because you can follow your development continuously, you know exactly when you are ready for the practical exam.

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What our students say

Real experiences from Route 71 students — straight from Google.

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