Our Garforth 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.
Some instructors covering Garforth
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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…
Jon
Jon Kenny is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and the founder of Formula Jon Driving School, which he set up in 2019. He has been …
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…
Matt
Matt Lee is an experienced Grade A driving instructor based in Pontefract who keeps things friendly, calm and clear. He has years of solid experience…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Garforth
Learning to drive in Garforth feels practical and local. Lessons often start on Station Road and progress to Main Street before heading out towards Leeds. You will spend time on quiet residential streets and busier A roads near the town, so you get a balanced experience. There are seven local instructors, so choice is limited but close to home.
Nearest Test Centre: Leeds (Fearnville)
Your nearest DVSA test centre is Leeds (Fearnville), about 5.5 miles away, so expect a short drive into east Leeds for your practical test. Pass rate for Fearnville is not provided in the supplied data. Other nearby centres include Leeds (Harehills) at 5.7 miles and Leeds (Colton Mill) at 6.8 miles, which may be alternative booking options. If you drive to the centre, allow extra time for Leeds traffic and for finding parking.
Pass Rate Analysis
Local nearby test centres show lower pass rates than the national average. Leeds (Harehills) had a pass rate of 34.3 percent, Data source: DVSA (data year not provided). Leeds (Colton Mill) had a pass rate of 30.6 percent, Data source: DVSA (data year not provided). The national average pass rate is 47.3 percent, Data source: DVSA (data year not provided), and the nearest centre Fearnville does not have a pass rate provided in the data. Male and female split data for these centres is not available in the supplied information.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter roads near the town centre before moving onto the busier routes towards Leeds. Practice at the junctions around Station Road and Main Street, they come up often on early lessons. Expect peak-time queues on routes out of Garforth, so practise joining and leaving steady traffic. Use the approach to local roundabouts as practice for lane choice and observation. Spend time near the railway station to get used to pedestrians and parked cars around the station car parks.
Choosing an Instructor in Garforth
With seven instructors in Garforth, check availability early as slots can fill. Ask about pass rates and whether they take you to the test centre at Leeds (Fearnville) or prefer Harehills or Colton Mill. Expect clear pricing and a plan for lessons and test preparation. Look for an instructor who knows the local routes around Station Road and the roads into Leeds.
Lesson Costs in Garforth
Average lesson price in Garforth is about 38 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether lessons are at peak times or weekends.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book lessons with a local instructor. Work through regular hourly lessons and take the theory and hazard perception tests. When your instructor says you are ready, book a practical test at Leeds (Fearnville) or one of the nearby centres. Keep a record of lesson progress and mock test sessions to help both you and your instructor plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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