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Best Driving Instructors in Selby
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Jon Kenny
Jon Kenny is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and the founder of Formula Jon Driving School, which he set up in 2019. He has been …
Christie Lee
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…
Tony Laughton
Tony Laughton is a DVSA-approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Camblesforth, covering Selby and the YO8 area. He teaches in a fully automatic ele…
Learning to Drive in Selby
Learning to drive in Selby feels practical and local. Lessons mix quiet town streets with faster A63 and A19 stretches, so you get varied experience early on. Selby has a market town feel with historic sights like Selby Abbey and the River Ouse nearby, which can make town-centre manoeuvres more realistic. You will also practice on the Selby bridge and approach roads that test observation and hill starts.
Nearest Test Centre: Pontefract
Closest DVSA centre is Pontefract, about 11.6 miles from Selby, so expect to travel out of town for your test. The route commonly takes you onto the A63 and A19 before joining local roads near the centre. Test slots can be at other nearby centres too, so check availability when you book. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Pontefract test centre has a 45.3% pass rate, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That sits just under the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 50% and female candidates at 41.3% at Pontefract, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres vary, with Featherstone at 46.8% and Walton LGV at 55.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads around Selby Abbey to build clutch and observation skills. Move onto the A63 for dual carriageway join and overtake practice, and use the A19 for longer stretches that test speed control. Practice roundabouts at major junctions, including the Selby bypass roundabout, as these come up on local routes. Town-centre parking near the market gives realistic reverse parking practice. Watch for narrow lanes and agricultural traffic on approaches out of town.
Choosing an Instructor in Selby
There are three local instructors in Selby, so availability can be limited and you should book early. Expect an average lesson price of around £38, though some instructors may charge more for evening or weekend slots. Look for an instructor who knows Pontefract test routes and local junctions, and who offers mock tests. Ask about pass rates and recent pupil references before you commit.
Lesson Costs in Selby
Average lesson cost in Selby is about £38 per hour. Price will vary with instructor experience, time of day, and whether you buy block bookings or one-off lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then arrange lessons with a local instructor or school. Study and book your theory test while you build lesson hours. Once your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Pontefract or a nearby centre and take mock tests beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026