Driving Lessons in North Yorkshire

£40 per hour

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

£90 for two-hour pay-as-you-go lessons or block deals from £210 for 5 hours up to £470 for intensive 10-hour courses. Sukru's teaching style earns consistent five-star reviews, with multiple students praising his clear explanations and calm approach that helped them pass first time. Specialising in automatic driving lessons with modern cars, this school also offers Pass Plus courses, refresher lessons, and motorway tuition.

Grade A instructor with 12+ years' experience and a background training advanced drivers, motorcyclists, and AA Driving School instructors. Focuses on building safe, independent drivers rather than just test passes, using a coaching-based approach tailored to your pace. Two-hour lessons at £85 for learner drivers, with weekend availability subject to booking.

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.

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.

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.

The majority of students pass on their first attempt, thanks to expert instruction from David (a former DVSA driving examiner with 22 years' experience) and Paweł (an instructor since 2005 with particular expertise in anxiety support). Lessons in Toyota Yaris Hybrid automatic cars cost £66 for 90 minutes, with test day preparation included at £88 for 120 minutes; the tailored approach means fewer lessons needed overall, saving money despite the higher hourly rate.

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.

Chris Taylor maintains a 2-year record without a failed test, earning consistent praise for his calm, patient teaching style that builds confidence in nervous learners. All lessons are 2 hours long with flexible steady or intensive options, starting from £45 per lesson or £400 for a 10-hour beginner package with pick-up and drop-off included. Pass Plus courses are also available to help newly qualified drivers gain experience across varied road conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.