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Some instructors covering Cross Gates
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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…
Martin
Martin McCormick is the owner and lead instructor at McCormicks School of Motoring. He has over 23 years of experience teaching learners in the Wakef…
Andy
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…
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…
Scott
Scott Henderson has been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2012, and he's helped countless learners in Scotland pass their test. He's known for hi…
Learning to Drive in Cross Gates
Learning to drive in Cross Gates feels suburban and practical. Lessons tend to move between quieter residential streets and busier routes into Leeds. You will find a small pool of local instructors, so lessons often book up around peak times. The area suits learners who want a mix of low-speed practice and short drives towards the city.
Nearest Test Centre: Leeds (Fearnville)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Leeds (Fearnville), about 2.2 miles away by road. Expect a short drive to the centre from most parts of Cross Gates, with a mix of local and urban roads on the route. The data set does not include a pass rate or tests per year for Fearnville, so check the DVSA site or the centre directly for the latest details. Bookings and cancellations can affect availability, so plan ahead for your test date.
Pass Rate Analysis
Nearby Leeds centres show lower pass rates than the national average. Leeds (Harehills) records a 34.3% pass rate and Leeds (Colton Mill) records 30.6%, Data source: DVSA (data period not provided). The national average pass rate is 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (data period not provided). No pass rate was provided for Leeds (Fearnville) in the data set, so you should check the DVSA for current figures for that centre.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons in quieter residential streets to build clutch control and observations without pressure. Practice joining and exiting busier A-roads near Cross Gates during off-peak hours first, then try peak times to get used to real conditions. Work on roundabout technique and mirror use; junctions into Leeds can be unpredictable during rush hour. Ask your instructor for mock test routes that include any nearby dual carriageways and motorway slip roads if you plan to progress to motorway driving.
Choosing an Instructor in Cross Gates
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
First get a provisional driving licence and book your theory test when you feel ready. Take regular lessons with one of the five local instructors and practise between lessons to build experience. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Leeds (Fearnville) or another nearby centre, remembering that Fearnville is about 2.2 miles from Cross Gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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