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Some instructors covering Honley
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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…
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…
Craig
Craig Rushworth is a friendly driving instructor based in Halifax and Huddersfield, working under the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by …
Stuart
Stuart's been teaching people to drive in Halifax for over 15 years. He's got a great pass rate and a calm, patient style that makes learning feel st…
Mick
Mick Freedman is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Dewsbury. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) …
Learning to Drive in Honley
Honley sits on the edge of the Huddersfield commuter belt in Yorkshire, with steep village streets and a compact centre. Learners here deal with narrow lanes, local traffic around the railway station and quick trips onto the A6024 or Huddersfield Road. You will often practice on hilly roads and meet cyclists and farm traffic. Most learners travel into Huddersfield for their practical test, so that route shapes local teaching.
Nearest Test Centre: Huddersfield
Huddersfield test centre is about 5.4 miles from Honley, a short drive along Huddersfield Road and the A6024. Expect urban test routes, ring-road junctions and some short dual carriageway sections on the day. The centre runs around 7,571 tests a year, so slots fill and you should book early. Huddersfield's pass rate is 38.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Huddersfield's pass rate is 38.8%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Huddersfield pass at 41.8% and female candidates at 35.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Heckmondwike reports 31.4% and Halifax reports 46.5%, so there is regional variation you should consider when booking (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Local test routes and traffic can affect outcomes more than lesson numbers.
Local Driving Tips
Practice hill starts and clutch control on the steeper streets around Honley village and near the railway station. Use Huddersfield Road and the A6024 to get used to roundabout exits and traffic light junctions before a test. Watch for cyclists and narrow parked cars on Church Street and side roads close to the train station. Time lessons to avoid school runs on New Mill Road and be ready for sudden speed changes when you join the A629. Get some experience on the Brockholes roundabout and any short dual carriageway sections you find on routes into Huddersfield.
Choosing an Instructor in Honley
There are only three instructors based in Honley, so availability can be limited and you may need to book weeks ahead. Look for an instructor who regularly takes pupils to Huddersfield test centre and who knows the common mistakes on local junctions. Expect instructors to charge around the local average of £32 an hour, and check whether block-booking discounts are offered. Ask about pass rates for their pupils on Huddersfield routes and recent pupil feedback.
Lesson Costs in Honley
Average lesson cost in Honley is about £32 per hour. Travel to Huddersfield, instructor experience, and whether lessons are manual or automatic can affect the price.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and start lessons once it arrives, concentrating first on clutch control and junctions around Honley. Book your theory test early while you build driving practice, then arrange practical tests at Huddersfield about when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Keep records of lessons and local mock tests on the A6024 and Huddersfield Road to prepare for the test routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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