Driving Lessons In Leeds

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Manual & Automatic Driving Lessons
5 Star Feedback From Our Pupils

Choose Our Trusted Driving School In Leeds

  • Our driving lessons in Leeds are carried out by expert, Grade-A instructors who can help you pass fast!
  • Over 500 university students in Leeds have passed first time with us!
  • All of our driving instructors in the city have a minimum feedback score of 4.5 out of 5!
  • No like offer – if you don’t like your first 1-hour driving lesson with our driving school in Leeds, we will give you a refund!
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driveJohnson’s Leeds Will Help You Pass Fast

Learn With The Leading Local Driving School

  • Our driving school in Leeds has a superb reputation. We're proud to hold the highest Trustpilot score for any UK national driving school at 4.9 out of 5!
  • We have an office-based team on hand ready to support you, both over the phone and online, should you need it.
  • Join the hundreds of local students who have passed first time with us from Arden University, Leeds Art University, Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds, to name a few!

Top Driving Instructors In Leeds

  • If you are looking for an expert local instructor to help you pass with confidence, look no further. All of our driving instructors are highly rated and handpicked by us for their top-quality teaching.
  • Every one of our driving instructors in Leeds is local to the area. They will give you the knowledge and confidence to pass your test first time with class.
  • Why not try a lesson with us to meet your instructor and see their teaching style? We are certain you won't be disappointed!

Automatic Driving Lessons In Leeds

  • Need to pass fast? Try our automatic driving lessons in Leeds. 8 out of 10 of our automatic customers pass first time!
  • Our driving instructors in the area know the test routes back to front - you would be surprised how many instructors don’t know the driving test routes.
  • All of our automatic driving instructors in Leeds are observed by a company trainer at least twice a year, as well as the DVSA’s standards check.

Extras that other driving schools just can't offer

  • Loyalty programme - lots of free resources as your progress with your learning

  • Learners app - where you can observe your instructor feedback and more

  • Access downloadable test routes

  • We never outsource your lessons like the intensive course companies - receive a loyal driveJohnson's instructor!

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Lee is an excellent instructor.

Very patient and knowledgeable, knows when to push you and gives really helpful advice. Would absolutely recommend

Thank you sir for helping me pass today. You are a good man and an excellent instructor.

Over the moon I just passed my test in Huddersfield, I wasn’t very confident but I was so happy with my instructor as he helped build my confidence back up and pass my test!

Great instructor. Teaches in a very easy to understand way with clear instructions and guidance. Also super reliable and clearly cares how his students do. Passed first time.

Mans just passed his test today thanks to Sagher - First time as well :-p
Top man and instructor. Credit to your company drivejohnsons.

Lee is a great instructor. Very patient and understanding. Knows when to push you out of your comfort zone and always comes to the lesson prepared and with a plan. Would recommend

Very good driving instructor, I passed first time with Saleem. Helpful that Saleem spoke my first language of Urdu. Thank you Saleem.

Great driving instructor, passed 1st time!

Jaspal is a great teacher and I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn to drive. He is extremely knowledgable, friendly and patient. Thank you Jaspal.

Passed my driving test 1st time, 4 minors after 30 hours. Colin is an amazing driving instructor, highly recommend.

Test Tip Of The Month For Leeds

When you are on the independent driving part of the test, it's common to miss your mirrors and signalling when listening to and following the satnav. Remember, every time you hear a new direction, be prepared to check your mirrors and put a signal on if needed.

Saleem Akhtar

Driving instructor in Leeds

Useful Driving Test Tip For Leeds

When you have been asked to pull up on the left, you will be required to move away again when it's safe. In a busy city like Leeds, this can be tricky as you’ll have to join the flow of traffic from a stationary position. You must not force other road users to slow down or change direction. If you do, you will risk failing your test. If you don’t know, don’t go!

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Anthony Johnson

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Frequently asked questions...

Our instructors are all friendly and patient and will do everything they can to help you become a safe and confident driver. Having a bad experience with a driving instructor could understandably cause you to hate driving lessons; however, we promise to try our best to make you love driving and look forward to lessons!

Driving at busy periods and on high-speed roads will be common during your driving lessons in Leeds. However, your driving instructor will ensure you feel completely comfortable with the basics first. Areas where your instructor may take you on your first driving lesson in Leeds, including Moor Allerton, Seacroft, Gipton and Becketts Park.

Once you've covered the basics, your instructor will then cover many busier areas including: Holbeck, Hunslet, Woodhouse, Harehills, Burley, Belle Isle, Whinmoor, Bramhope, Alwoodley, Oakwood and the centre of the city too.

Leeds has two test centres: one in Harehills Lane and one in Horsforth. Most pupils choose the test centre they live closest to. However, it's not uncommon for learners to choose whichever test centre has the shortest waiting time.

As Leeds is one of the top ten biggest cities in the UK, you will see and pick up a huge amount of experience and driving skills each lesson. You will face all road types, from country roads to slow/fast urban roads to mini-roundabouts and spiral roundabouts.

You will begin in quieter streets, and your instructor will make sure that your confidence is grown. When it comes to learning to drive in Leeds, we will make sure you are confident and tackling the roads with confidence.

Your instructor will come to meet you at the time and place you had prearranged. They will introduce themselves and then check both your eyesight and provisional driving licence to ensure that you are able to drive. They will have a chat with you about your driving experience prior to this point. If you have never driven before, you will be taken to a quiet area in Leeds, like Ringwood Avenue, to practice behind the wheel away from distractions. If you have had some driving experience, your driving instructor may decide to take you out around the quieter roads in Leeds, such as Pendas Fields or Cookridge, to assess your ability and what you need to work on to be test-ready.

Once the lesson is over, you will have a quick debrief and go through the strengths and weaknesses of your lesson. Your instructor will also record what you covered and any advice or guidance that has been given to you for next time and for you to take away.

Yes, we have several automatic driving instructors who cover Leeds and the surrounding areas, including Yeadon and Horsforth. We personally choose all of our driving instructors at driveJohnson's, and they all come with a grade-A rating.

If you want to start automatic driving lessons, you can request this when booking with us. We try to accommodate any request you have and, thanks to our years of service, we should be able to find the best instructor for you.

Yes, they can and they do. Our driving instructors in the city are all test route specialists and able to carry out mock tests to show you how your test likely will be on the day. Doing this will help to identify any areas you need to strengthen to get to test standard and increase your confidence, helping you tackle anything you may face on your test.

Yes, you can. Our driving instructors understand that you need to learn around your uni schedule. They are very flexible when it comes to drop-off and pick-up locations and will schedule driving lessons that fit around your studies. Just let our friendly Bookings Team know what you need when you book in and they will pair you with a local instructor who can help.

Yes, you can. We have many pregnant women take their driving lessons with us every year who go on to successfully pass their driving tests. No one wants to get on the bus with a pushchair and 10 bags of shopping! Find out more about taking driving lessons when pregnant and taking the driving test.

Our 1st time pass rate in your area 92.1% Over the last 12 months

Your local test centre

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 Leeds Driving Test Centre

Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 6NF

1st time pass rates

2023-24 48.4%
2022-23 43.6%
2021-22 38.6%

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Where to find us

driveJohnson's Leeds, Western Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 4ST
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