Driving Lessons in Knaresborough
Knaresborough offers focused quality with 1 highly-rated driving school earning 4.9 stars and charging £40 per hour for both standard and intensive courses. While no independent driving instructors are listed locally, learners benefit from the town's own test centre with an impressive 58.5% pass rate - well above the regional average and higher than nearby Leeds (50.2%) and Horsforth (51.3%).
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Driving schools and instructors in Knaresborough
Regal Driving School
Intensive driving courses are the standout here, with multiple students reporting first-time passes after completing structured week-long or month-long programmes. Pricing ranges from £40-£42/hour for standard lessons, dropping to £50-£60/hour for fast-tracked options, with block deals available across 10, 20, 25, 35, and 40-hour courses. Reviews consistently highlight patient instruction and quick results, particularly for nervous learners and those with busy schedules.
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Intensive courses in Knaresborough
Want to pass fast?
1 Knaresborough schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Knaresborough Test Centres and Pass Rates
Knaresborough delivers an impressive 58.5% pass rate, well above the national average, with 5,305 tests conducted from 2024 to 2025. The North Yorkshire market town offers relatively quiet test routes through residential areas and country lanes, though learners still face the challenge of hill starts and narrow streets in the historic town centre near the castle. Women slightly outperformed men at 59.3% versus 57.9%, and automatic learners passed at 53.6%.
Knaresborough
5,305 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 59.3% | 57.9% | 53.6% | 58.5% | 5,305 |