Driving Lessons in East Yorkshire
Across East Yorkshire, 18 driving schools and 119 independent driving instructors serve learners throughout the region. Schools charge between £35 and £50 per hour, averaging £40, and maintain a 4.8-star rating. You'll find 23 female independent driving instructors and 4 schools with female driving instructors available, while 8 schools offer automatic driving lessons and 10 provide intensive courses. Hull's test centre handles the highest volume with 9,706 tests and a 47.9% pass rate, slightly ahead of Scunthorpe (45.4%) and Grimsby Coldwater (42.8%).
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Top driving schools in East Yorkshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
U2pass
Cheapest manual driving school in East Yorkshire.
Elite Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in East Yorkshire.
Elite Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in East Yorkshire.
Xpert Driver Training
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in East Yorkshire.
Driving lessons in East Yorkshire
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Pass With Kristian
Manual
Kristian Stork runs his own LDC-franchised school, teaching manual only across Hull, Beverley, Cottingham, Anlaby, Willerby and Sutton-on-Hull. He offers hourly lessons as well as block bookings and intensive courses. Pupils use the LDC workbook, videos and online learning hub between lessons. Reviews describe him as calm, patient and good fun, including learners who switched to him after struggling elsewhere and passed first time.

Mark Leslie Ian Longworth
Manual
Hull Driving School
Manual
Friendly, patient instructors with many years of professional experience provide both theory and practical training across all road types and traffic conditions. £40 per lesson or save with block bookings at £380 for 10 hours and £750 for 20 hours, plus Pass Plus courses available at £255 for 6 hours. All prices are fixed at the time of booking and don't increase during your course.
Jacksons Driver Training
Manual
Dan Jackson brings a laid-back, patient teaching style to every lesson, helping nervous beginners and rusty drivers regain confidence in a stress-free environment. Standard lessons start at £46/hour with popular 1.5-hour sessions at £69, or save with a 10-hour block at £450; intensive courses run from £950 for 20 hours (including test fee) up to £1,850 for 40 hours over 1-3 weeks. Free theory test support via Theory Test Pro app and access to the Confident Drivers Toolbox are included with all lessons.
UDrive With Alastair
Automatic
Former helicopter pilot and West Yorkshire Police officer who brings exceptional calm and professionalism to every lesson. £50/hour for automatic lessons, with 2-hour sessions at £100 and block booking discounts available; intensive courses also offered. Tailors every lesson to individual confidence levels, backed by strong reviews and a track record of turning out safe, confident drivers.
Yorkshire School of Motoring
Manual
First 5 hours for just £120 for complete beginners, with block booking discounts available for 10+ lessons. John Green's school emphasises one-to-one tuition from instructors trained to the highest standard, with flexible lesson scheduling and intensive courses that can be completed in one week or spread over several weeks. Discounts available for students, NHS employees, and other company staff.
U2pass
Manual and automatic
160 five-star reviews out of 161 total, with students praising instructor Gordon for turning around poor teaching in as few as 5 lessons and delivering first-time passes. £40/hour or £350 for 10 hours, plus free Theory Test Pro access with every course to boost your chances of passing first time.
Level Up Driving School
Manual and automatic
95% pass rate with 80% of students passing first time across 500+ learners taught. Lessons from £40/hour for single sessions, or £60 for 90 minutes and £80 for 2-hour intensive blocks, with package deals available for multiple bookings. Theory test support, highway code study, and Pass Plus courses also on offer.
Village S.O.M
Manual
You'll be driving from your first lesson rather than sitting at the roadside, with lesson plans tailored to your individual needs. £40 per hour for single lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block booking, plus intensive courses available on request. Pass Plus and motorway lessons also offered.
Lloyds Driving School
Manual and automatic
One of the largest and longest-established multi-instructor driving schools in the region, with over 25 years' experience and consistently high pass rates. Standard lessons cost £40 per hour or £60 for 1.5 hours, with 10-hour blocks at £390 (automatic available at £380 for 10 hours), plus refresher courses at £280 for 7 hours. Multiple instructors with local knowledge cover all test centres, and nervous driver courses are also available.
Crown School of Motoring
Manual
Run by Alison since 2006 with Armed Forces training background at Leconfield, achieving a 98% first-time pass rate through intensive, individually structured courses. £38/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available. Two instructors (both female) use Ford Ecosports with dual controls, prioritising safety and confidence-building from lesson one.
Arrow Driving Academy
Manual
Operating across Hull, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for decades, Arrow Driving Academy caters to complete beginners, partly trained drivers switching instructors, and those needing refresher support. Lessons are £40 per hour, with tailored intensive courses available on request and a progress book provided to track your development throughout training.
3Ridings Driving School
Manual
£35 per hour for standard lessons, or £34 per hour when booking a 10-hour block (£340). A cooperative of experienced instructors with an impressive first-time pass rate, emphasizing practical driving time over classroom talk. Motorway lessons available at £70 for two hours.
Direct Drive Hub
Manual and automatic
Experience with nervous learners and anxiety support, plus tailored courses for beginners, part-trained drivers, and test rescue. Pay as you go from £40/hour for 1 to 2-hour lessons, with block-booking available and free extras including Theory Test Pro access, online workshops, lesson handouts, and video tutorials worth £95.
Elite Driving School
Manual and automatic
Structured lessons with clear goals and measurable progress, not random mileage. Elite's instructors adapt their teaching approach mid-lesson if something isn't clicking, breaking skills into smaller steps and changing location if needed, so you leave knowing exactly what improved and what to focus on next. Online 24/7 booking lets you check instructor availability without making a call, plus free theory training tools, test booking support, and intensive courses to get test-ready in days or weeks.
Apollo Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with over 30 years driving experience and a very high first-time pass rate. One-to-one tuition in the same car and with the same instructor throughout your course, plus door-to-door service in the area. Voted one of the best three driving schools locally by ThreeBestRated.
Xpert Driver Training
Manual and automatic
Founded in 2017 by Mick Knowles, an ORDIT-registered trainer with over a decade in the industry, this Yorkshire-based school combines learner instruction with instructor training expertise. A team of male and female instructors delivers tailored lessons for complete beginners, nervous drivers, those with SEN, test rescue, and motorway confidence, all tracked via the included Total Drive Diary App. Flexible scheduling accommodates students and shift workers across York, Hull, Selby, Wakefield, Goole, and Howden.
1st Automatic
Automatic
Run by Kat, a patient female instructor with over 10 years' driving experience, this school specialises in automatic driving lessons tailored to individual needs. Lessons are 60 minutes long with double lessons available, block booking discounts offered, and home or work pick-ups included. Competitive pricing applies, with test preparation support and a 2015 Volkswagen Golf automatic equipped with dual controls.
West Hull School of Motoring
Manual
Known for putting nervous learners at ease with a patient, relaxed teaching style. Multiple reviews highlight how the instructor's calm approach and structured lesson plans transform anxious beginners into confident drivers, with free online theory test training included. Block booking discounts available for competitive pricing.
Paul Anthony Fenwick
Manual
Block booking
Best block deals in East Yorkshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £40.
How much do driving lessons cost in East Yorkshire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 12 driving schools in East Yorkshire.
Intensive courses in East Yorkshire
Want to pass fast?
11 East Yorkshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
East Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Waits are short across the area. Hull usually has a test in about a month, and Scunthorpe, the longest, is around 1½ months. Pass rates are a little below the 50% national average, with Hull best at 48% and Grimsby Coldwater lowest at 43%. Nothing here stands out as a reason to travel, so the centre you've practised around makes the most sense.
Hull
9,706 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthScunthorpe
6,103 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsGrimsby Coldwater
5,361 tests taken · typical wait 1 month| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Hull | 47.9% | 50.4% | 41.5% | 9,706 | 1 month |
| Scunthorpe | 45.4% | 47.6% | 37.1% | 6,103 | 1½ months |
| Grimsby Coldwater | 42.8% | 45.0% | 35.9% | 5,361 | 1 month |