I've had like driving lessons periodically since I was 18/19...?

Intensive one week course or take 2 or 3 lessons a week - what will be best will depend on your capabilities

So you have a few lessons under your belt, few years experience etc - The best way to pass is get a new instructor and tell him the time scale you want to pass within - work something out compromising on time and money. Most experienced private driving instructors are very good at getting you to pass around the date you want to pass..

Get your theory and hazard perception out of the way as soon as possible.

Book your test well in advance, there can be 3 month waiting lists - If you fail a test and want another fairly quickly its good to phone up the test centre each few days to find a "late notice cancellation"

First get a book on driving and the rules of the road put out by whatever government branch controls it. In Canada they have an on line written drivers test. See if you can find yours on line. You have to know the rules and signs before you drive and for the written test.

As soon as you get the book phone a driving school and book driving lessons. There may be a wait and you can study while you are waiting. Allow time when you book your driving test too. Again you might not get in right away.

As time is of the essence don't let it lapse when booking things. Do it right away.

Good luck and I hope you get it.