An honest comparison

DriveConnect vs Total Drive

Both are capable platforms for UK driving instructors. This page sets out what each one does, side by side, so you can choose what fits the way you want to work.

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FeatureDriveConnectTotal Drive
Pupil records & lessons
Pupil profiles, lesson scheduling, individual rates and evening/weekend surcharges.
Pupil records, diary and pupil-specific rates.
Prepaid pupil pots & payments
Prepaid lesson pots, card top-ups, lesson deductions and full transaction histories.
Online pupil payments advertised; check fees and payout timing.
Itemised quotes & deposits
Proposed lesson schedules with itemised costs, deposits, discounts and test-day charges.
Enquiry manager advertised; equivalent quotation workflow not established.
Versioned tuition agreements
Electronic signing with a preserved record of the exact terms each pupil accepted.
Custom terms and signing advertised; version history not established.
Progress, reflections & readiness
DVSA competency tracking, lesson feedback, pupil reflections, goals and readiness reviews.
Syllabus tracking, reflective logs and mock-test records.
Vehicle compliance tracker
Renewal dates, equipment declarations, dated roadworthiness checks and fleet-manager confirmation.
GOV.UK MOT-history lookup link; equivalent in-app register not verified.
Complaints register
Dedicated register for concerns, responses, follow-up dates and outcomes.
Equivalent dedicated register not established.
Privacy notice builder
Guided preparation and hosting of a pupil privacy notice.
Equivalent builder not established.
PDI reflection journal
Private on-device journal with trainer discussion view and optional PDF export.
Reflective logs advertised; equivalent PDI-specific journal not established.
Personal support
Direct support from Greg Davidson, an experienced ADI and former Surepass Senior Training Manager for Scotland.
Support team, knowledge base and migration assistance.

Total Drive entries reflect published information checked on 29 September 2026. "Not established" means a feature could not be verified from public pages, not that it is unavailable. Confirm current package inclusions and pricing with the provider before deciding.

Pricing at a glance

DriveConnect Pro covers up to 35 pupils. Compare the monthly cost and decide what fits your pupil list.

Best for growing schools

Pro

£24.99 / month

35 pupils

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Surepass PDI offer

£6.99/month · up to 15 pupils

Until you pass Part 3, or upgrade for more pupils.

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Why instructors choose DriveConnect

Everything in one place

Pupils, lessons, payments, quotes, agreements and records, together, instead of stitching together separate tools.

Clear expectations upfront

Itemised quotes and versioned agreements mean you and your pupils always know what was agreed.

Progress that's visible

Competency tracking, reflections and readiness reviews help you and your pupils see the journey.

Vehicle compliance organised

Renewal dates, roadworthiness checks and fleet-manager confirmation kept in one record.

Money that's clear

Prepaid pots, transaction histories and refund processes, with itemised records.

Support from someone who knows

Direct access to Greg Davidson, an experienced ADI and former Surepass Senior Training Manager for Scotland.

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Sources

Published Total Drive pages reviewed on 29 September 2026. Recheck before making a final decision.