Driving Lessons in North Yorkshire
- £41
- average price
- 51
- driving schools
- 195
- independent instructors
- 4
- test centres
Top driving schools in North Yorkshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
3Ridings Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in North Yorkshire.
Regal Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in North Yorkshire.
Fantoni Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in North Yorkshire.
Hall Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in North Yorkshire.
Driving schools and instructors in North Yorkshire
Clark Ward Driving Tuition
HM Forces veteran with 500+ skydives and 15 years in cash transit security, now specialising in nervous and anxious learners in a calm, nurturing environment. £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses from £1,080 over two weeks (first lesson free on longer packages).
One on One Driving Tuition
20 years of experience with 890+ successful passes, plus a Grade A instructor who scored 49 out of 51 on their last standards check. Intensive courses start from £450 for 10 hours with theory test, practical test booking, and all fees included; standalone lessons from £45/hour. Particularly good with nervous drivers, structuring lessons at your pace so you feel completely prepared on test day.
York Driving School LTD
Multiple instructors including Graham Hood and AbdulKarim, with consistently strong reviews praising patience and first-time pass results. £44 per hour (5-hour block at £220, 10-hour block at £430), plus intensive courses at £46/hour, with a beginner package at £199 for 5 hours.
Dave Stokoe Driving School
Member of the Driving Instructors Association and local HAADI group with experience teaching Pass Plus courses and motorway driving. Lessons at £45/hour (minimum 2 hours) or £410 for a 10-hour block, with test preparation at £112.50 for 2.5 hours. Teaches in a VW Golf diesel with modern features like park assist and electronic handbrake to help you focus on the road.
Fantoni Driving School
Grade A instructor trained by Phil Hirst, one of the country's leading driving instructor trainers, with advanced BTEC Level 4 coaching qualifications that most instructors don't hold. Dan Fantoni uses questioning techniques and confidence-building exercises to help nervous learners, and offers flexible pricing from £40/hour (day rate) to a 45-hour intensive course at £2,150 including test fees and theory materials. Block deals start at £380 for 10 lessons, with automatic lessons at a flat £40 per session.
ELLIS Driving School
Grade A instructor Martin Ellis delivers 2-hour lessons at £90 per session, with Pass Plus and motorway courses also available at £95 per lesson. The school provides a relaxed, professional approach to manual driving instruction, backed by extensive practical test guidance resources including show-me-tell-me walkthroughs, difficult junction coaching, and examiner tips.
5 Star Driver Training
Built on repeat referrals from satisfied pupils, 5 Star Driver Training keeps pricing straightforward with no gimmicks. £38/hour for manual lessons (£40 for automatic), or choose their flexible pay-monthly option: £185 for four 75-minute lessons. Block bookings offer better value, from a 5-hour block at £185 up to 20 hours for £700.
Hall Driving School
Learn in a fully electric Renault Zoe with 17 years' combined experience from Lynne and Iain Hall. £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with test car use available for £100 (existing pupils only). High pass rates and lessons tailored to individual pace.
5 Star Driver Training
Built on repeat referrals from satisfied pupils, this school prioritises individual needs with a straightforward approach to pricing and value. £38/hour for manual lessons (£40 for automatic), with flexible block deals ranging from 5 hours at £185 to 20 hours at £700, plus a pay-monthly option of £185 for four 75-minute lessons.
Linda Hemingway Driver Training
18 years' experience building confidence in nervous and anxious learners, with a 5.0 rating across 10 Google reviews highlighting patience and calm teaching. Standard lessons at £43/hour, 90-minute sessions at £64.50, or a 10-lesson package with savings available; Pass Plus and motorway training also offered at £50/hour.
UDrive With Alastair
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.
Sheila Holmes School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and a very high pass rate, specialising in automatic lessons in a Toyota Yaris Hybrid. £42/hour with block booking discounts available, plus nervous driver lessons, motorway tuition, and mock tests to build confidence.
Pass With Paul Ripon
Trained by one of the country's best instructor trainers and passed the ADI assessment first time, Paul teaches defensive driving with an emphasis on safety, hazard anticipation, and responsibility to other road users. At £46/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, lessons use client-centred learning to build confidence at your own pace. An exceptional first-time pass rate and test day car use at £80 reflect his solid reputation for reliability and professional service.
CGM Driving Tuition
Over 85% first-time pass rate backed by multiple testimonials of fault-free passes. Chris Brogden combines client-centred coaching with a structured programme, and brings 20 years of North Yorkshire Police response driver training to his instruction. Lessons are £42/hour (1.5 or 2-hour sessions available) or £395 for a 10-hour block.
Anderson Driving School
Single instructor operation with a Ford Puma ST manual car, offering straightforward hourly rates at £35/hour, £52.50 for 1.5 hours, or £70 for 2-hour lessons. Martin Anderson is CRB checked and provides tuition across the local area.
Harrogate School of Motoring
Established instructor Richard Prudames has taught thousands of learners, with multiple five-star reviews praising patient, enthusiastic teaching and first-time passes. Lessons are £45/hour or £90 for two hours, with motorway instruction at £50/hour and Pass Plus courses also available.
Annabel's School of Motoring
Instructor Annabel Wallis holds an MBE and brings over 20 years of coaching experience, plus qualifications as a mechanic to guide pupils through vehicle safety checks. £40/hour or £390 for 10 lessons, with intensive courses from £1,500 (24 hours over 4 days) and test car hire at £95. Recent pupils have passed first time with minimal faults.
Supa Cooper
Single female instructor teaching in a Mini Cooper, widely regarded as one of the best cars to learn in. £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses, motorway, and night driving lessons also available. Pickup and drop-off included from any reasonable location.
Learn with Joe
Joe McGrory holds a BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development and completed Level 2 Coaching and Mentoring training, making him particularly skilled with nervous and anxious learners. At £39/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, lessons cover everything from basics to motorway driving and refresher training for returning drivers. Pass Plus courses are also available for newly qualified drivers.
David's Driving School
Grade A instructor with over 30 years in the driving industry, known for patient, personalised teaching that builds confidence. £40/hour or £375 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses and advanced refresher training also available. Pick-up and drop-off included at your preferred location.
Block booking
Best block deals in North Yorkshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £180.
How much do driving lessons cost in North 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 29 driving schools in North Yorkshire.
Intensive courses in North Yorkshire
Want to pass fast?
20 North Yorkshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
North Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
North Yorkshire's three centres recorded an impressive 59.4% average pass rate from 12,925 tests between 2024 and 2025. Malton stands out with an exceptional 68.3% success rate, benefiting from quiet market town roads and minimal traffic, while York's historic city centre with its medieval Shambles area and tourist traffic brought rates down to 51.3%. Knaresborough achieved a solid 58.5% despite its challenging steep hills and narrow streets leading down to the river. Automatic drivers performed particularly well, achieving 68% at Malton, 54% at Knaresborough, and 46% at York, with women and men showing remarkably similar performance across all three centres.
Malton
499 tests takenNorthallerton
2,314 tests takenKnaresborough
5,305 tests takenYork
7,121 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malton | 68.7% | 68.0% | 67.9% | 68.3% | 499 |
| Northallerton | 62.9% | 55.0% | 48.6% | 58.6% | 2,314 |
| Knaresborough | 59.3% | 57.9% | 53.6% | 58.5% | 5,305 |
| York | 50.5% | 52.0% | 46.2% | 51.3% | 7,121 |