DriveBye
30 Ruskin Ave, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield WF1 2BD510 Google ratings
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Run by Stuart Thomason, an A-grade instructor teaching in the area since 2005, DriveBye adapts lessons to suit individual learners rather than forcing you into a standard approach. 1.5-hour lessons include pick-up and drop-off at locations that work for you, plus mock tests, motorway training, and refresher courses. All learner types welcome, from nervous drivers to older pupils.
Test centres near DriveBye
The 3 test centres closest to DriveBye. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
45%
Wakefield
11,653 tests taken · 8 week waitWomen44.0%
Men46.6%
Automatic40.1%
46%
Heckmondwike
5,471 tests taken · 10 week waitWomen42.8%
Men48.8%
Automatic41.2%
52%
Leeds (Fearnville)
4,676 tests taken · 10 week waitWomen48.9%
Men54.2%
Automatic47.6%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 44.0% | 46.6% | 40.1% | 45.4% | 11,653 | 8 weeks |
| Heckmondwike | 42.8% | 48.8% | 41.2% | 45.8% | 5,471 | 10 weeks |
| Leeds (Fearnville) | 48.9% | 54.2% | 47.6% | 51.8% | 4,676 | 10 weeks |
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