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Best Driving Instructors in Guiseley
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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…
Zaf
Zaf is the lead instructor at Pass Pro Driving School, a DVSA-approved driving school in West Yorkshire. He has over 10 years' experience and has hel…
Abbas
Abbas is an experienced driving instructor with over 10 years of teaching in Bradford and an excellent first-time pass rate. He is a DVSA Approved In…
Juliet
Juliet is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs HeadStart Driving School in Silsden, Bradford. She has over 30 years' experien…
Faz
Faz is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with Learners GB, based in Bradford (BD9 4DQ). He has a calm, friendly teaching style and is great at helpi…
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 …
Wahid
KA Driving School is run by a DVSA Grade A instructor and senior examiner with over 20 years' experience. Lessons are available across Bradford, Leed…
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…
Learning to Drive in Guiseley
Learning to drive in Guiseley means getting used to a mix of town streets and busy A-roads. Guiseley sits near the A65 and close to Leeds Bradford Airport, so you will meet through traffic and local queues. Short runs to the train station and local schools shape typical lesson routes. Lessons here feel practical, with quick access to Leeds for busier test-style roads.
Nearest Test Centre: Leeds (Horsforth)
Leeds (Horsforth) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.2 miles from Guiseley. Expect tests that use local A-roads like the A65 and suburban streets around Horsforth, with busy junctions and roundabouts. The centre had a pass rate of 34.9% and ran 9,833 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Routes into Leeds often include the Ring Road and slip roads that candidates should practise.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Leeds (Horsforth) sits below the national average, with a pass rate of 34.9% versus a national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates passed at 38.2% while female candidates passed at 31.8% at that centre, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Bradford had a pass rate of 36.9% and Horsforth matched 34.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These numbers suggest local tests include tougher traffic or stricter routes compared with the national mix, so targeted practice helps.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons by mastering the A65 through Guiseley, it is a common test approach and can be busy. Practise pulling out at Station Road and dealing with queues near the rail station during peak times. Work on roundabout technique at the junctions towards Yeadon and on mergings for the A658 towards the airport. School runs mean parked cars and narrow lanes at certain times, so practise slow, precise control and observation. Build confidence on short dual carriageway stretches before attempting longer test routes into Leeds.
Choosing an Instructor in Guiseley
There are nine instructors serving Guiseley, so availability can change quickly. Look for an instructor who knows Horsforth test routes and the A65 approaches. Expect prices around the local average of £34 per hour and ask about block-booking discounts. Check whether they offer mock tests on the actual Leeds (Horsforth) routes.
Lesson Costs in Guiseley
Average lesson cost in Guiseley is around £34 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, weekday or weekend slots, and whether you book single lessons or a block of lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and book your theory test before you start many practical lessons. Take regular lessons with an instructor who knows local test routes, and get a mixture of town, A-road and roundabout practice. When you are ready, book your practical test at Leeds (Horsforth) or at nearby Bradford, and consider a mock test to identify weak spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026