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Some instructors covering Highburton
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Chris
Chris Barker is an automatic driving instructor with over 20 years of experience, and he's helped thousands of learners pass across West Yorkshire. H…
Darren
Darren Wilkinson has been teaching driving in Halifax for 26 years, with a 90% first-time pass rate that puts him in the top 5% of instructors nation…
Shelly
Stephen
Stephen North runs his automatic driving school in Huddersfield, where he's been teaching people to drive for over 23 years. He used to teach both ma…
Kate
Kate Gell is a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Huddersfield. She's be…
Abda
Hi, I'm Abda Naseem. I'm a DVSA-licensed driving instructor working with the LDC driving school franchise in Huddersfield. I offer automatic car tuit…
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul. I've been teaching people to drive around Huddersfield and Brighouse for over a decade now, and I still really enjoy it. I'm a DVSA App…
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Mick
Mick Freedman is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Dewsbury. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) …
Hassan
Hassan Daji is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and has been teaching people to drive since 2007. He teaches automatic only and has over 15 years o…
Richard
Richard Burnhill runs Gomersal Driving School and teaches learner drivers across Gomersal and nearby West Yorkshire towns. He knows the local test ro…
Craig
Craig Rushworth is a friendly driving instructor based in Halifax and Huddersfield, working under the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by …
Learning to Drive in Highburton
Highburton sits just outside Huddersfield in Yorkshire. Learners here get a mix of quiet village streets and short runs into town. There are five local instructors, so you may need to book lessons in advance. Average lesson cost is around 32 per hour.
Nearest Test Centre: Huddersfield
Huddersfield test centre is the nearest, about 5.8 miles away. It carries around 7,571 tests a year, so appointments are frequent. The local pass rate at Huddersfield is 38.8%, which is lower than the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect a mix of town-centre manoeuvres and nearby A-road driving on your test.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Huddersfield pass rate is 38.8%, versus a national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 41.8% and female candidates at 35.9% at Huddersfield, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Heckmondwike reports 31.4% and Wakefield 46.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These figures mean you should plan focussed practice on town junctions and mock test runs.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on side streets to build control before tackling busier roads. Practice town-centre parking and junctions you will meet on the route into Huddersfield. Get comfortable with roundabouts you might meet on the way to the test centre and with short dual-carriageway sections. Ask your instructor for mock tests that follow the likely test route. Work on independent driving and following road signs for longer stretches into Huddersfield.
Choosing an Instructor in Highburton
With only five instructors in Highburton, check availability and book early. Expect to pay around 32 per hour on average. Look for an approved instructor who offers mock tests and knows the Huddersfield routes. Confirm vehicle type and whether lessons cover the likely test routes.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then start lessons with a local ADI. Prepare and book your theory test once your instructor recommends it. When ready, book a practical at Huddersfield, which is about 5.8 miles from Highburton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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