In the UK almost everyone uses trained instructors, although provided you have an L plate on your car anyone with over 5 years experience driving can take you o

In the UK almost everyone uses trained instructors, although provided you have an L plate on your car anyone with over 5 years experience driving can take you out for practice. Most don't learn that way however, because the test is difficult enough that a good driving instructor is pretty much mandatory. The pass rate was 46.4% in 2019/20.