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…
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…
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
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
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
Guides for Garforth
Intensive Driving Lessons in Weston-super-Mare: Timing Guide
This guide explains how to plan intensive driving lessons in Weston-super-Mare around real instructor availability and local test dates. Learn how Weston, Barry and Cardiff Llanishen test centres compare for distance and pass rates, and how to choose between fully intensive and semi-intensive formats that fit work or study. You will also see why timing your lessons across different times of day and road types in Weston can make a real difference on test day, plus how to use MyInstructorFinder tools to secure an instructor before local slots disappear.
Harrogate Driving Test Centre: Routes, Pass Rates & Prep
The Harrogate driving test centre sits close to the town centre and has a pass rate that is in line with the UK average, so solid preparation really matters. This guide explains Harrogate's test pass rate, how it compares with nearby centres like Knaresborough and Walton, and what typical routes and tricky spots look like on test day. You will also learn how to choose between centres, plan fast local practice, and find a Harrogate driving instructor with availability before you book or move your test date.
Manual Driving Lessons in Hemel Hempstead: Prices & Tips
Manual driving lessons in Hemel Hempstead are in high demand, especially around peak college, work and weekend slots. This guide explains how local test centre wait times in St Albans, Watford and Luton affect availability, what influences lesson prices and how to compare real instructor profiles on MyInstructorFinder. Learn how to choose a manual specialist who covers your preferred test routes, manage waiting lists and decide lesson frequency so you can secure a start date that fits both your budget and schedule.