# Lesson hours and the cost estimator

Lesson 3 of [Check a driving school before you book](https://drivingschools.fyi/academy/check-a-driving-school-before-you-book.md), 15 minutes.

Each region publishes its own lesson figure for learner drivers. The figures are not all the same kind: - Some are mandatory minimums: a learner must complete them. - Some are published averages: they describe what learners take on average. They are not a requirement. - Some are optional credits: le…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Check a driving school before you book works](https://drivingschools.fyi/academy/check-a-driving-school-before-you-book.md).

Also on the [web page](https://drivingschools.fyi/academy/check-a-driving-school-before-you-book/lesson-hours-and-the-estimator).