Driving Instructors in Harden

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Instructors
7
Avg Price
£34/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Bradford (Heaton) (4.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
27.1%
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There are 7 driving instructors in Harden. Prices range from £30.00 to £38.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.4 stars from 63 reviews.

7
Instructors
£34/hr
Avg Price
4.4 / 5
63 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Harden driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Harden 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.
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Best Driving Instructors in Harden

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Zaf
5.8 mi

Zaf

West Yorkshire
5.0
26 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Audi

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Abbas
5.8 mi

Abbas

Bradford
5.0
15 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Juliet
5.1 mi

Juliet

Silsden, Bradford
5.0
8 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Juliet is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who runs HeadStart Driving School in Silsden, Bradford. She has over 30 years' experien…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£38 /hour
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Faz
4.2 mi

Faz

Bradford
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

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…

Refresher Intensive Motorway Pass Plus
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Bev Reay
5.8 mi

Bev Reay

Bradford
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min
Toyota Yaris

Bev Reay is the owner and operator of Bev's Driving School, a dedicated female driving instructor based in Oakenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire. With …

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Wahid
5.8 mi

Wahid

Bradford
4.8
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£30 /hour
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Hamza
8.8 mi

Hamza

Halifax
1.0
1 review
Manual & Auto 60 min

Hamza runs Finesse Driving Academy in the Halifax area and has a really strong track record with his learners. His students regularly talk about how …

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Learning to Drive in Harden

Harden sits on the edge of Bradford in Yorkshire, a small village with a mix of country lanes and busy commuter routes. Lessons here mean you get quiet residential roads and quicker trips onto A629 toward Bradford and Keighley. Local traffic picks up in peak hours, so you learn both slow-town driving and faster dual carriageway skills. Six local instructors offer a range of lesson styles and car types.

Nearest Test Centre: Bradford (Heaton)

The nearest DVSA test centre is Bradford (Heaton), about 4.5 miles away, typically a 15 to 25 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect a busy centre with around 9,381 tests a year, and a lower pass rate than the national average; Bradford (Heaton) pass rate 27.1%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Book early for evening or weekend slots as they fill fast.

27.1%
Overall Pass Rate
31.6%
Male Pass Rate
22.7%
Female Pass Rate
4.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Bradford (Heaton) records a 27.1% pass rate, well below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Men pass at 31.6% and women at 22.7% at that centre, reflecting a notable gap. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on the quieter residential streets near Harden before moving onto the A629 into Bradford, as that road carries most commuter traffic. Practice hill starts and clutch control on the steeper stretches out of the village, and time some lessons for rush hour so you can handle queues toward Bradford. Roundabout practice near Bingley junctions helps, as does rehearsing lane discipline before joining the Bradford ring roads. Watch for cyclists and farm vehicles on narrow lanes, and expect changing weather to affect stopping distances.

Choosing an Instructor in Harden

Look for an instructor who knows the routes from Harden into Bradford (Heaton) test routes and who offers mock tests under real test conditions. Six instructors operate locally, so availability can vary and some may specialise in nervous learners or intensive courses. Compare lesson plans and ask about pass rates for their pupils, then match that to their hourly price and car type.

Lesson Costs in Harden

Average lesson cost in Harden is around 54 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book block courses or one-off lessons.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online before you start lessons, then book and pass the theory test. Take regular lessons with one of the six local instructors and arrange mock tests at Bradford (Heaton) when you are ready. Once you pass the practical test you can exchange your provisional for a full driving licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Bradford (Heaton) is about 4.5 miles from Harden, typically a 15 to 25 minute drive depending on traffic.
Yes, Bradford (Heaton) has a pass rate of 27.1%, which is below the national average of 47.3%.
At Bradford (Heaton) men pass at 31.6% while women pass at 22.7%, showing a clear gap between the sexes.
Yes, Steeton is nearby with a 47.9% pass rate, and another Bradford centre records 36.9%.
Average lesson cost is about 54 per hour locally.
Learning time varies, but many learners need around 40 to 60 hours of lessons plus private practice to reach test standard.
There are six local instructors listed for Harden, so you can compare availability, teaching style and price.
Yes, you should be comfortable joining and leaving the A629, as it is the main commuter route into Bradford and Keighley and is likely to feature in test routes.
Expect variable weather in Yorkshire, which affects braking and visibility on narrow lanes and hills around Harden.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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