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Best Driving Instructors in Keighley
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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…
Bev Reay
Bev Reay is the owner and operator of Bev's Driving School, a dedicated female driving instructor based in Oakenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire. With …
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…
Learning to Drive in Keighley
Keighley is a compact market town in Yorkshire with busy A roads and steep lanes out towards Haworth. Expect a mix of narrow stone streets in the town centre and faster sections on the A629 and A650. Traffic can be busy at peak times, especially on Skipton Road and around Keighley railway station. Lessons here give quick exposure to both urban driving and nearby country hills.
Nearest Test Centre: Steeton
Steeton test centre sits about 2.7 miles away, roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive from central Keighley depending on traffic. Many test routes run along the A629 and towards Keighley and Bingley, so expect a mix of roundabouts and dual carriageway driving. Steeton recorded a 47.9% pass rate, with 1,780 tests in the year, so you should book early. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Steeton's pass rate is 47.9%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, so local outcomes track the wider picture. Male candidates at Steeton pass at 55.8% and female candidates at 41.9%, showing a clear gap by sex. Nearby centres show variation, with Bradford (Heaton) much lower and Skipton close to Steeton. All pass-rate figures here are taken from official DVSA data. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Expect short, sharp climbs on routes out to Haworth and Oakworth, so practise hill starts until they're automatic. Town centre streets are narrow and often parked-up, especially around Cavendish Street and the market area, so get confident with close control. Roundabouts at the A629/A650 junction and the one near Keighley bus station are common on tests, so rehearse lane discipline and signalling. Watch for trains and heritage railway crossings on some local routes, and be ready for sudden queues on the A629 at peak times. Try a lesson that includes a run to Steeton to familiarise yourself with the test-centre approach.
Choosing an Instructor in Keighley
There are only five local instructors, so availability can be limited and good ones book up. Look for an ADI who knows Steeton test routes and local junctions like the A629/A650 roundabout. Expect to pay around £34 per hour on average, but check whether block bookings or return-travel charges apply. Ask about pass rates and lesson plans when you first call.
Lesson Costs in Keighley
Average lesson cost in Keighley is about £34 per hour. Costs vary by instructor experience, travel time to rural spots like Haworth, and whether you buy block bookings or one-off lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book and pass the theory test before the practical. Make sure you meet the eyesight standard each time you drive, and start lessons on local roads including Skipton Road and the A650. When you're ready, book your practical at Steeton and try a mock test with your instructor on the same route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026