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12
Avg Price
£35/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Huddersfield (2.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
38.8%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Brighouse. Prices range from £30.00 to £39.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 5 reviews.

12
Instructors
£35/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
5 Reviews
DVSA
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Our Brighouse instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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DW
3.8 mi

Darren

Halifax
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Golf 8 R-Line

Darren Wilkinson has been teaching driving in Halifax for 26 years, with a 90% first-time pass rate that puts him in the top 5% of instructors nation…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Phil Robinson
6.9 mi

Phil

Queensbury
5.0
1 review
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Puma

Phil Robinson has been helping learners in Bradford and Queensbury for years, with over 30 years of experience in the transport industry. He's a DVSA…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£35 /hour
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Stephen North
3.8 mi

Stephen

Huddersfield
Manual & Auto 90 min

Stephen North runs his automatic driving school in Huddersfield, where he's been teaching people to drive for over 23 years. He used to teach both ma…

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Kate Gell
3.8 mi

Kate

Huddersfield
Manual 60 min Weekends

Kate Gell is a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Huddersfield. She's be…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£39 /hour
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Abda Naseem
3.8 mi

Abda

Huddersfield
Automatic 60 min Weekends

Hi, I'm Abda Naseem. I'm a DVSA-licensed driving instructor working with the LDC driving school franchise in Huddersfield. I offer automatic car tuit…

Intensive
£36 /hour
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Paul
3.8 mi

Paul

Huddersfield
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around Huddersfield and Brighouse for over a decade now, and I still really enjoy it. I'm a DVSA App…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£32 /hour
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CR
3.8 mi

Craig

Halifax
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Craig Rushworth is a friendly driving instructor based in Halifax and Huddersfield, working under the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by …

Intensive
£30 /hour
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Stuart
3.8 mi

Stuart

Halifax
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends
Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta DIG-T MHEV

Stuart's been teaching people to drive in Halifax for over 15 years. He's got a great pass rate and a calm, patient style that makes learning feel st…

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£37 /hour
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Richard Burnhill
4.5 mi

Richard

Gomersal
Manual 60 min

Richard Burnhill runs Gomersal Driving School and teaches learner drivers across Gomersal and nearby West Yorkshire towns. He knows the local test ro…

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Hassan Daji
6.1 mi

Hassan

Batley
Automatic 60 min

Hassan Daji is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and has been teaching people to drive since 2007. He teaches automatic only and has over 15 years o…

Refresher Pass Plus
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Mick Freedman
6.3 mi

Mick

Dewsbury
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mick Freedman is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Dewsbury. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) …

Intensive Pass Plus
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Richard Daubney
8.5 mi

Richard

Mytholmroyd
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Richard Daubney. I've been a driving instructor for over 40 years now, and I've covered around a million miles sitting next to learner driver…

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Learning to Drive in Brighouse

Learning to drive in Brighouse feels like learning in a busy market town. Lessons tend to mix quiet residential streets with short runs towards Huddersfield and Halifax. Local routes give plenty of junction practice and some steady commuter traffic to get used to. You'll find a small pool of instructors which keeps things personal.

Nearest Test Centre: Huddersfield

The nearest DVSA test centre is Huddersfield, about 2.8 miles away. Expect a busy centre with 7,571 tests a year, so plan bookings in advance, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The Huddersfield practical pass rate is 38.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, which is below the national average.

38.8%
Overall Pass Rate
41.8%
Male Pass Rate
35.9%
Female Pass Rate
2.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Huddersfield's 38.8% pass rate is lower than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 41.8% while female candidates pass at 35.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, showing a noticeable gap. Nearby Heckmondwike reports 31.4% and Halifax 46.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so outcomes vary across nearby centres. These figures suggest extra practice on test-style routes is useful.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons in quieter residential areas and build up to busier streets once you feel confident. Practice junction observations and signalling, as local tests often use short urban stretches that demand quick decisions. Spend time with mock tests to reduce nerves on the day. Watch for cyclists and buses in town and be steady when merging into faster traffic on the routes towards Huddersfield or Halifax.

Choosing an Instructor in Brighouse

There are eight local instructors serving Brighouse, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect to pay around 31 per hour on average, and check whether block-booking discounts are offered. Pick an instructor who knows the Huddersfield test routes and offers mock tests. Ask for recent test-day experience and clear progress tracking.

Lesson Costs in Brighouse

Average lesson price in Brighouse is 31 an hour, based on local listings. Costs change with instructor experience, lesson length, and whether you book intensive courses or occasional sessions.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence and start theory revision straight away. Book the theory test and begin lessons with a local instructor while you study. When you are ready, book the practical at Huddersfield and take a few mock runs beforehand. After you pass, follow DVSA instructions to exchange your pass for a full licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest test centre is Huddersfield, about 2.8 miles away.
Huddersfield has a practical pass rate of 38.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes.
There are eight instructors recorded in Brighouse.
The average hourly lesson price in Brighouse is 31.
Huddersfield is the closest at 2.8 miles, but pass rates differ nearby, with Heckmondwike at 31.4% and Halifax at 46.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Learning time varies by learner and lesson frequency.
Huddersfield handles 7,571 tests a year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so slots can fill up.
Yes, mock tests help simulate the test route and build confidence.
Yes, expect urban driving in local test routes since Huddersfield serves nearby towns like Brighouse.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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