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Some instructors covering Upper Poppleton
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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…
Learning to Drive in Upper Poppleton
Learning to drive in Upper Poppleton feels village-based and relaxed, with short trips into York for busier roads. Lessons mix narrow main street work with faster driving on the A59 and access to the A1237 ring road. Traffic varies by time, so you can practise quiet residential manoeuvres and then join busier approaches into the city. Local lessons often reflect a balance of rural and urban skills.
Nearest Test Centre: York
York test centre is about 4.3 miles from Upper Poppleton, so most learners travel into the city for tests. It runs around 7,520 tests a year, so appointments can fill quickly. The centre's pass rate is 49.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Expect test routes that include urban streets, ring road junctions and busy roundabouts in and around York.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
York's pass rate of 49.3% sits slightly above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners at York had a pass rate of 55.0% and female learners 44.6% in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres such as Walton LGV and Knaresborough reported pass rates of 55.4% and 54.8% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Differences often reflect the mix of routes and test types at each centre.
Local Driving Tips
Start on the village streets to get comfortable with parked cars and narrow lanes before moving to faster roads. Spend time on the A59 to practise lane discipline and safe overtaking, and learn the approaches to the A1237 roundabouts. Be aware of trains and crossings near Poppleton station during busy times. Work on bay parking and junction observation on Main Street, then do mock runs into York to build confidence on urban roundabouts and ring road junctions. Night and wet-weather practice will help if your test falls in winter months.
Choosing an Instructor in Upper Poppleton
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence via GOV.UK before booking lessons. Pass the theory test, then arrange regular driving lessons and supervised practice on local streets and the A59. When ready, book your practical test at York, which is 4.3 miles away, and do several mock runs on the exact routes you expect. Keep a log of your practice and ask your instructor for progress checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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