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Best Driving Instructors in Tingley
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Asad
Asad is a DSA-approved driving instructor and the lead tutor at Skyline Driving School, a multi-award-winning school based in Leeds. He keeps lessons…
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…
Antony Bedford
Antony Bedford is the founder of AB Driving School and a Grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). He set the school up in 2000 and has been teachin…
Annie
Annie has been teaching people to drive since 2000, when she set up Automatic Annie Driving School. She is a Grade A qualified female instructor and …
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…
John
John is a friendly, professional driving instructor at JM Driving School in Leeds. He has years of experience and has helped loads of learners pass t…
Martin McCormick
Martin McCormick is the owner and lead instructor at McCormicks School of Motoring. He has over 23 years of experience teaching learners in the Wakef…
Hassan Daji
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 Burnhill
Richard Burnhill runs Gomersal Driving School and teaches learner drivers across Gomersal and nearby West Yorkshire towns. He knows the local test ro…
Neil Wilkinson
Neil Wilkinson is a fully qualified driving instructor who enjoys helping people from all backgrounds learn to drive. He gives driving lessons in Mir…
Learning to Drive in Tingley
Learning to drive in Tingley is straightforward and practical. Lessons tend to focus on short, local runs that build confidence before tackling busier routes into Leeds or Wakefield. You will find a small pool of instructors to choose from, so availability can change quickly. Most learners use the nearby test centres for their practical exams.
Nearest Test Centre: Leeds (Colton Mill)
The nearest DVSA test centre is Leeds (Colton Mill), about 3.9 miles from Tingley. Expect usual town-to-city traffic as you travel there, and allow extra time for parking and check-in. Leeds (Colton Mill) runs around 9,720 tests a year, so test dates are fairly busy. The centre's pass rate is 30.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Leeds (Colton Mill) has a pass rate of 30.6%, which is noticeably below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male pass rate at Colton Mill is 32.4% and female pass rate is 28.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Wakefield posts a higher pass rate of 46.3% while Leeds (Harehills) is at 34.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These differences mean you might see varied outcomes depending on which centre you book.
Local Driving Tips
Start with quiet residential streets to get clutch control and junction observation right. Gradually move to busier A-roads and practise lane discipline and mirror checks during longer runs toward Leeds. Spend a few lessons on mock test routes so you get used to the kind of junctions and roundabouts you will meet on test day. Practise parking and bay manoeuvres in both roomy car parks and tighter streets to prepare for different test scenarios. Block-book a couple of lessons before your test to refresh skills and build confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Tingley
Look for an instructor who knows the Leeds (Colton Mill) routes and test requirements, and ask if they run mock tests. Check how many hours they recommend and whether they offer intensive courses. Expect to pay around the local average of 31 per hour, though prices can vary with experience and demand. With 11 instructors in Tingley, compare recent pupil feedback and lesson availability before you commit.
Lesson Costs in Tingley
Average lesson price in Tingley is 31 per hour. Lesson costs vary with instructor experience, weekday or weekend slots, and whether you block-book packages. Intensive courses and mock tests usually cost more than standard hourly lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then book a few lessons with a local instructor to build basic control. Study and take the theory test while you are taking lessons, since you need a theory pass before booking the practical. When you are ready, your practical test will most commonly be at Leeds (Colton Mill) about 3.9 miles away, so practise on similar roads beforehand. Pass, and you will receive your full licence after the paperwork is processed.
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Last reviewed: February 2026