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Some instructors covering Collingham
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Asad
Asad is a DSA-approved driving instructor and the lead tutor at Skyline Driving School, a multi-award-winning school based in Leeds. He keeps lessons…
Antony
Antony Bedford is the founder of AB Driving School and a Grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). He set the school up in 2000 and has been teachin…
Jamie
Hi, I'm Jamie Feaviour. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school in Wetherby. I've been special…
Jonathan
Jonathan's helped over 200 students pass their driving test since he started teaching in 2017, most of them on their first or second attempt. Based i…
Meena
Meena runs Meena's School of Motoring in Leeds, offering both manual and automatic driving lessons. She's got a solid track record, with plenty of le…
Tony
Tony Jenkinson is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Leeds. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been speciall…
Learning to Drive in Collingham
Learning to drive in Collingham feels village-scale and practical. You will find a small group of local instructors, and test routes tend to use nearby A-roads and quieter lanes. Lessons suit learners who want low-traffic practice close to Walton LGV and links into Leeds and Knaresborough. Local character is relaxed, with short drives to the test centre and a mix of rural and town junctions.
Nearest Test Centre: Walton LGV
Walton LGV is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.2 miles from Collingham. Expect a busy commercial-style centre with a steady flow of tests, around 1,221 tests a year. Its pass rate sits at 55.4% compared with the national average, and male and female rates are similar, 55.3% and 55.8% respectively, which can affect booking demand, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Walton LGV records a pass rate of 55.4%, higher than the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Knaresborough shows a similar level at 54.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Female candidates at Walton have a slightly higher pass rate than male candidates, 55.8% versus 55.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. A higher local pass rate usually means learners from Collingham get a better statistical chance than the national figure, but individual results vary.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet village lanes and build confidence before moving to busier roads toward Walton. Practice roundabout entry and lane discipline, as test routes often include multi-arm roundabouts and short dual carriageway sections. Expect occasional farm traffic and narrow bridges, so practise slow speed control and clutch work. Work on meeting junctions and right-of-way at crossroads, and practise independent driving that covers signs and simple satnav directions. Try a mock test at the same time of day as your booked test to get used to local traffic patterns.
Choosing an Instructor in Collingham
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book theory lessons and the theory test while you build hours with an instructor. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical at Walton LGV, about 3.2 miles away. Pass the practical and you will progress from a provisional to a full licence, with options to take further training for motorways or advanced courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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