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  • Our driving school in York is the number one school in the area for a good reason. We have a fantastic team of expert driving instructors in York and the surrounding areas.
  • We offer a wide range of driving lesson options, from weekly to intensive lessons as well as manual and automatic. There's something for everyone at driveJohnson's driving school.
  • With our driving school in York, you will receive a driving instructor who is qualified to the highest level, personalised lesson plans, access to theory training and online support, help from our friendly office team and much, much more!
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  • We only use local, Grade A automatic driving instructors in York.
  • Our automatic driving lessons in York are tailored to our pupils in order to help you pass faster and with confidence.
  • Learn with a reputable driving instructor in York who knows the local area extremely well and all the test routes.
  • On average last year, our pupils in York passed after just 26 hours - that's half the national average!

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What do people think about driveJohnson's?

Rated 4.95 out of 5

Based on 56 customer reviews

My one and only teacher. Joseph was very flexible and made himself very available when my test date was nearing, he supported me until I was confident.
Joseph was very professional at all times and I would highly recommend him. Thank you Joseph.

Joseph is an excellent driving instructor.
He gave me clear instructions and helped me understand my mistakes, and how to avoid them in future.
He helped me build my confidence and pass my exam on first attempt.
He was very considerate of my busy work schedule and flexible.
helped me pass in a relatively short period of time.
I have recommended him to my friends.

No complaints here! Joseph is a very patient and good instructor, very good at identifying where improvment is needed and helping with the right kind of practice. I would absolutely recommend Joseph to a friend. Thanks Joseph!

Joseph was a great teacher and very very patient! I was a very nervous driver to start with and I’ve passed my test feeling confident to venture out on my own.

Incredibly happy with the lessons! Passed first time and couldn't be more grateful for all the advice he has given me! His explanations helped me considerably to become a better driver. Highly recommend taking lessons with Joseph!

Good instructor and I learnt a lot from him

Joseph is the one instructor u need if you want to learn thoroughly and in detail. I was someone not confident at all but Joseph taught me with patience , he would always take time to explain the high way code with all his teaching aids whenever I had any confusion. He would push me each time I would want to quit . I highly recommend him as an instructor. P.S Joseph is not someone who will praise you a lot .He would either keep quiet or would tell you off ☺ but at the end you reach the high standards . Very confident and fully aware of the highway code

Joseph was fantastic! Patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the learning process. His clear instructions and constructive feedback boosted my confidence behind the wheel. I highly appreciate his dedication to teaching safe and effective driving skills. A top-notch instructor who I wholeheartedly recommend.

Joseph is an excellent instructor always patient and gives his best to his student.
He stood with me during my training even though I passed after my second trial.

Joseph is a very professional instructor, with a lot of calmness and a lot of love for the job he does. I had a bad experience with another instructor and I thought I would never be able to drive a car, but Joseph gave me the confidence to continue and I have got what I really wanted: my driving licence. I took it today thanks to his hard work for my success. I would recommend him 1000% if you want your driving licence.

I started learning to drive several times over a ten year period but I was incredibly nervous and couldn’t get past it until I started learning to drive with Joseph.
Joseph pushed me very firmly and that was exactly what I needed. Despite being really anxious for my test I passed with 1 minor and I couldn’t have done it without his persistence and teaching ability. Thanks Joseph!

Great instructor who is also warm and friendly!

Joseph is a very calm and gently encouraging man - he taught me with a lot of patience and helped me to feel reassured and comfortable behind the wheel.

Having passed first time, I have to highly recommend him!

I was lucky to have Youssef as my driving coach. He is professional and always pays attention to the details which makes you a good driver. I started with him from scratch, as I did not know how to drive a car, and within a short period I obtained a driving license due to his hard work. Thanks Joseph

Passed 1st time with 2 minors. Great teacher.

Joseph was a really good teacher and helped me to pass first time.

Thanks passed quickly thanks to Dan. Passed first time. Cheers for everything!

Joseph is a really friendly and patient instructor. We made good progress within a few months, despite not having a car to practice myself I still passed first time with his help! I have recommended him to a couple of friends already :)

I had a really positive experience with Mr Dokotum.
He stuck with me through some serious driving mental blocks and gave very clear explanations on why certain actions are best taken on the road.
Self-assured and safe instructor, who knows his stuff well, definitely recommend.

Josoeh is a very calm ,patient and clear instructor
With helpful advice and clear instructions
Which helped me to pass first time
I would definitely recommend him to anyone
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Joseph is an excellent driving instructor. He is very experienced very well aware of the test routes and a very kind and patient person. I padded my test in 1st attempt and all credit goes to him. 100% recommendation.

Amazing and professional instructor, 100% recomend for anyone trying to learn to drive manual

Really great instructor and super friendly, I would totally recommend!

A couple bumps at the beginning but that's expected after u settle in with Dan it's smooth riding. he's good on describing the complicated mauvers and showing them, and very friendly and patient

Joseph is the best driving instructor I’ve ever had (I had two others before him). He is very calm, patient, and knowledgable. I was a very nervous driver before I started lessons with him but his constant reassurance has helped me so much and helped me to pass my test today! Thank you again, Joseph!

Great instructor, he is patient, calm and adaptable - from a nervous beginned to passing first time - Thank you!

Joseph is a fantastic instructor. He give me clear instructions and help me understand everything about driving very helpful and help me to pass in first time. I will recommend him to family & friends you doing fantastic job Joseph thanks

Joseph is a great instructor, he helped me pass first time. 100% recommended

I cannot praise Joseph enough. He is kind and understanding and an excellent teacher. Would 100% recommend. Thankyou.

Grway driving instructor, learnt a lot, made me feel like a ssfe driver, could recommend him to anyone!

Thank you Joshep for being patient with me and with my English which is very bad, you really made me see the exam very easy, thank you for your commitment, interest and wisdom, "you are the best".

He was a good instructor

Joshep was a person that I’ll never forget , a great , patient, wise and understanding instructor and person , always push me and encouraged to give the best of my self , I passed my practical test on the first attempt and I know for a fact that wouldn’t be possible with out him. 100% recommended

Joseph helped me get the job done. Considerate, informative and disciplined. Never a grudge with my changing schedule and after becoming aware of my safety concerns when getting in a car he worked in every way to put them at ease any time they arose. Previous to my test I noticed how quickly he notices hazards and reacts excellently and because of this I always felt safe with him supporting my learning until I was good enough to be road-worthy. During my lessons, when I had advanced a little and he was confident in that, he showed long considerate arms to allow me to build my confidence with independent driving, giving me the opportunity to drive at my own pace to get settled beyond being a learner. He really knows when to show what kind of teaching effort and after tackling many difficult roundabouts I no longer have any fears with those big old circles and with him will have a clear memory of how to look at them from now on. Know I am secure with them, and look back and laugh at my then worries!
He shows steady and considered progress maintaining incredible safety awareness and encourages determination in the face of failures, be them big or small. Without him I wouldn't have passed my test, thank you Joseph!

Just passed my test today on my second attempt all thanks to Joseph. Had him from the start of my driving and I couldn’t fault him as an instructor. He’s helped me massively and for that I’ll be forever greatful. He’s such a nice calm person, exactly what you need for your lessons and he always goes over things again if you don’t quite understand them. Thank you again joseph.

Joseph was very kind and patient . I was anxious as I never drove before, but he helped me a lot till I got my license.

Passed first try thanks to him - very patient and competent

Joseph is an excellent knowledgable instructor with patience when you have lessons with him. Actually, I could have passed my drive test earlier, but I chose to book more lessons as I want to learn more practical skills from him and what was so fun. He is the right person you are looking for if you plan to pass the test with great ease.

Joseph is my 4th and final driving instructor, I've been trying to learn for about 5 years. Of the other instructors, the less said the better (actually had one "teacher" making such a racket about mistakes I made, not in the last 5 mins, but last week & the week before that... I stopped the car in the middle of the road and told him he could either shut up or get out and walk) so I had developed enormous bad habits and was so anxious and pretty much terrified of driving. I'm sure I've been very challenging to teach. So i can say without a doubt that joseph is a great teacher, fair, patient and determined to do the best he can to get people on the road. I would 100% recommend him, I was well-prepared for my test and had lorries with trailers suddenly pulling out, kids walking in the road, wobbly cyclists... I just knew what to do and that's all down to joseph. Thank you.

Joseph knows the test routes so well. I have practiced with other instructors before but I passed with him in a shorter time. He used great techniques to teach me stuff. He is also patient so I learnt at my pace. He is the only one that I recommend.

Mr Joseph is very patient, straight forward, precise ,respectful. He knows how to encourage, en help to build up confidence easily. Thanks for help me to pass my driving test and to
drive safely.

The best driving teacher, fully recommended it , it was a really good driving instructor

Best instructor ever , help me to reach my goal and past my test on the first try , I really appreciate his commitment, hard work and wisdom . Fully recommend it

I had a great experience with mr J Dokotum, he is a very calm and patient man, and I've learned a lot from him. Verry hapy to say I've pass on my first try.

Excellent driving instructor. He set out his time so that he could give me 4-6 hours of lessons a week as it was necessary I pass quickly. Very happy to say I passed on the first attempt thanks to Mr. J Dokotum.

Thanks very much to Joseph for his care, patience and detailed instruction. It’s not easy learning as an adult with a baby and a full time job, but thanks to Joseph I passed first time! I also want to thank him for being so flexible in order to fit in extra lessons before the test and be available for the test at short notice!

Joseph Dokotum did a wonderful job and helped me to pass the test in my first attempt with 14 hours of teaching. He was so patient and he never hesitated to explain things multiple times. Thanks to him for turning up even when it got early darker during winter times. He could probably be the best instructor to get in York area. I strongly recommend Jospeh to other people. Thanks again to Joseph and Drive Jhonson’s!

Lovely guy and a great instructor. Would absolutely recommend.

Joseph is a very good instructor He was very helpful and knowledgeable . I am attended first time in York and get a license in first time .

Joseph is a patient and friendly driving instructor who is very reassuring for nervous drivers. Can do attitude and lots of patience. Definitely recommend.

Nearest test centre to York Show more

Nearest test centres to York

Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.


DVSA York Driving Test Centre

Arabesque House (Unit 2), Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9GW

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 51.0%
2022-2023 53.3%
2021-2022 50.6%

DVSA Knaresborough Driving Test Centre

Ground Floor Unit 9, Grimbald Crag Court, St James Business Park, Knaresborough HG5 8QB

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 56.6%
2022-2023 52.9%
2021-2022 52.7%

DVSA Walton LGV Driving Test Centre

Wighill Lane, Walton, Wetherby LS23 7DU

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 54.0%
2022-2023 53.4%
2021-2022 55.4%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for York

If you ever forget what direction you should be going, always ask the examiner in plenty of time. You will never fail your driving test for going in the wrong direction, but you can fail for not driving safely. If in doubt, ask in plenty of time.

Joseph Dakotum - driving instructor in York

Useful driving test tip for York Show more

Useful driving test tip for York

Try to enjoy your test. If you go into it really worried and negative, then that will most likely reflect in your driving. It's hard to drive positively (which is what the examiner wants) if your mind set is negative. Take some mock tests prior to your actual test to see what your current mindset is and how close you are to test standard.

Anthony Johnson Avatar Anthony Johnson - Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently asked questions from learner drivers in York

Where will I go on my driving test in York?

With the test centre just a stone's throw away from the A64, it means the chances of going on this A road are quite high, especially after rush hour. If you prefer a more scenic test route with more rural roads, then you may benefit from 8:10am test where the chances of going into the centre of York are less.

On a few of the test routes, you'll be taken onto the A64 and you may be asked to take the first exit at a roundabout onto the A1237. You need to make sure you're ready for such tasks, as this roundabout in particular will require you to get into the correct lane in good time.

Whatever you come across on your big day, you can be confident you will know what to do and how to tackle it. Our driving instructors will leave no stones (test routes) unturned!

What is your best offer/deal in York?

Our best offers are probably the 2 hour assessment lesson or the block booking of 10 hours.

Most importantly we offer quality, Grade-A driving instructors with a first-time pass rate of at least 90%. You will also receive a free lesson planner (worth £19.99), access to theory training, test route videos and more!

What is the cheapest way to pass the driving test in York?

Great question. Simple answer: choose a great driving instructor in York who is local and knows the test routes.

You could choose an instructor who takes 60 hours to get you test-ready, or you could take 25 hours with us. Don't forget time is money too! Do you want 25 quality lessons or 60 below average lessons? We also regularly have pupils passing with driveJohnson's in 10-15 hours from scratch, so come to us if you want to save money!

How do I prepare for my driving test?

Always listen to your driving instructor; if they say you're ready for your driving test then you should trust them on this. Have a look at our tips before taking your driving test.

How can we help you?

Where to find us

driveJohnson's York, Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT
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