Our Wakefield instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Wakefield
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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…
David
David runs Woodland Driving School in Barnsley. He's a fully qualified, A-rated ADI who's helped lots of people pass their test and enjoy the indepen…
Chris
Chris is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and former DVSA driving examiner who set up Control Driving School in 2002. He has over 20 years of teach…
Antony
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…
Matt
Matt Lee is an experienced Grade A driving instructor based in Pontefract who keeps things friendly, calm and clear. He has years of solid experience…
Martin
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…
Mick
Mick Freedman is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Dewsbury. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) …
Hassan
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
Richard Burnhill runs Gomersal Driving School and teaches learner drivers across Gomersal and nearby West Yorkshire towns. He knows the local test ro…
Meena
Meena runs Meena's School of Motoring in Leeds, offering both manual and automatic driving lessons. She's got a solid track record, with plenty of le…
Tony
Tony Jenkinson is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Leeds. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been speciall…
Martin
Hi, I'm Martin Firth. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own LDC driving school franchise in Barnsley and Pontef…
Learning to Drive in Wakefield
Learning to drive in Wakefield feels practical and grounded. Lessons mix quiet residential streets with busy A-roads like the A638 and A642, and quick access to the M1 for motorway practice. Local routes take you through Wakefield city centre around Kirkgate and along the ring road, so you get varied conditions early on. There are 11 instructors listed in the area, so you have some choice of styles and availability.
Nearest Test Centre: Wakefield
The nearest DVSA test centre is Wakefield, about 2 miles from the town centre. Expect standard test routes that use the ring road, city centre streets and nearby A-roads, and around 655 tests are held there each year. The centre reports a pass rate of 46.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Book early for weekend or late-week slots if you need a specific examiner time.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Wakefield test centre pass rate is 46.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Wakefield pass at 48.3% while female candidates pass at 44.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Featherstone shows a similar rate of 46.8% while Heckmondwike reports a much lower 31.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, which can affect where learners choose to sit their test.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early on quieter estate roads off Kirkgate to build clutch control before moving to the ring road. Practice roundabouts on the Wakefield ring road and lane discipline on the A638 towards Pontefract. Use short motorway runs on the M1 to get used to junction spacing and lane changes. Expect heavier traffic near the city centre at school run times and plan lessons outside those hours when possible. Take at least one mock test on routes that include Brook Street and Westgate to mimic real test conditions.
Choosing an Instructor in Wakefield
Look for an instructor who knows local test routes and offers mock test sessions that use the Wakefield test centre roads. Check availability for weekday and weekend tests, since the centre handles about 655 tests a year. Ask for recent pass feedback from other local pupils and whether the instructor offers block-booking discounts. Expect most instructors to charge around the local average of £32 an hour.
Lesson Costs in Wakefield
Average lesson price in Wakefield is about £32 per hour based on local listings. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether you book single lessons or blocks of lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first and then contact one of the 11 local instructors to arrange lessons and learning hours. Book and pass your theory test before you book a practical at the Wakefield test centre. Use local A-roads and the ring road in lessons to prepare for the actual test routes and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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