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Some instructors covering Naburn
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Linda
Linda's been a driving instructor in York for 18 years. She's all about making learning to drive straightforward and enjoyable, while still getting y…
Mick
Mick Howell is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in York and Scarborough. He's been teaching for years and has helped over 900 people …
Alastair
Alastair Bradley is a professional driving instructor based in York, specialising in automatic driving lessons. He's got extensive experience working…
Anne
Anne Dransfield is a Grade A independent driving instructor based in north York. She's been a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor for nine years, and be…
Martin
Ellis is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in York, offering friendly, relaxed and professional driving lessons. Lessons are calm and…
Andy
Andy Inkster is a fully qualified ADI running his own independent LDC driving school in York. He's been specially trained by LDC in their LD System a…
Christie
Christie Lee is a friendly female driving instructor based in Selby. She's calm, patient and really good at putting nervous learners at ease. Christi…
Samantha
Hi, I'm Samantha Young. I'm a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school business. I…
Harriet
Harriet Edwards is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Selby. She's a female instructor licensed by the DVSA and operates under the LDC d…
Learning to Drive in Naburn
Naburn sits just south of York, a small village with quiet lanes and a short run into the city. Expect a mix of rural roads, the A19 and Naburn Bridge over the River Ouse when you practise. Lessons here feel local and relaxed, but you will be driving into busier streets when you head into York. You get country roads for basics and city routes for test practice.
Nearest Test Centre: York
The nearest DVSA test centre is York, about 5.5 miles away by road. York recorded a 49.3% pass rate in 2024-2025, and it runs around 7,520 tests a year, so it can be busy, especially at peak times. You will often practise test routes that use the A19 and Fulford Road before you go. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
York's pass rate of 49.3% is slightly above the national average of 47.3% for 2024-2025, so local test outcomes are a little better than average. Male candidates at York pass at 55% and female candidates at 44.6% in the same period. That split suggests different local trends by gender that mirror some national patterns. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Naburn Lane and the quieter side roads so you can nail observation and junction control without heavy traffic. Move on to the A19 junctions and Naburn Bridge to practise lane discipline and merging. Spend time in Fulford and along Ossulton Lane to get used to busier junctions and the kinds of roundabouts used on York test routes. Watch for tractors and cyclists on country lanes and expect narrow corners and restricted visibility around river floodbanks. Try mock tests that include the drive into York and the return to Naburn so you know both environments.
Choosing an Instructor in Naburn
There are three local instructors in Naburn, so choice is limited and good instructors book up. Look for an ADI with clear lesson plans, local route knowledge and recent pass-rate feedback from pupils. Ask about pick-up points in village locations and whether they use York test routes in lessons. Be prepared to compare availability and whether lessons include mock tests on the A19 and Fulford routes.
Lesson Costs in Naburn
Lesson prices in Naburn tend to follow York-area rates, though some instructors add a travel fee for pickups outside main routes. Costs depend on instructor experience, lesson length and whether you want intensive block bookings or occasional lessons. Expect price variation rather than a fixed local average.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and book your theory test before you take regular lessons. Start with local instructors who know Naburn Lane and the A19, then move to mock tests on the York routes. Once your instructor and you are ready, book your practical test at York, which is the nearest DVSA centre. Bring your provisional and theory pass details to every test booking and lesson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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