Our Collingham 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.
Best Driving Instructors in 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 Bedford
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…
Annie
Annie has been teaching people to drive since 2000, when she set up Automatic Annie Driving School. She is a Grade A qualified female instructor and …
John
John is a friendly, professional driving instructor at JM Driving School in Leeds. He has years of experience and has helped loads of learners pass t…
Dennis
Dennis is a manual driving instructor based in Harrogate. He is great at helping learners build confidence and get ready to pass their driving test. …
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
With five local instructors you can quickly meet a few to compare teaching styles. Look for an instructor who offers lessons around Walton LGV and who will do mock tests on the actual routes. Ask about block-booking discounts and whether they charge for travel to your area. Check their pass history and confirm they teach motorway and independent driving when you are ready.
Lesson Costs in Collingham
Lesson prices vary by instructor, and travel to Walton LGV or extra weekend slots can push costs up. Expect differences based on instructor experience, car type, and whether they offer intensive courses or block bookings. Always ask about cancellation policies and any extra fees before you book.
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.
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Last reviewed: February 2026