Driving Lessons in South Yorkshire
From £35/hr·Average £38/hr
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Driving Schools in South Yorkshire
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Edds Driving School
Teaching since 2007 with a reputation for being calm, patient, and down-to-earth, particularly good with nervous learners. Students praise the in-depth approach to problem areas, with first-time passes and strong recommendations across reviews. Lessons start from your home, work, or college, and Motability scheme funding is accepted with support for carers and simple vehicle modifications.Teaching since 2007 with a reputation for being calm, patient, and down-to-earth, particularly good with nervous learners. Students praise the in-depth approach...
into1st Driving School
Independent instructor who gets learners driving from lesson one, rejecting the industry practice of wasting early hours on classroom work. At £35/hour or £340 for 10 hours, you're paying for genuine seat time from day one, with lessons tailored to your learning pace rather than a fixed timeline.Independent instructor who gets learners driving from lesson one, rejecting the industry practice of wasting early hours on classroom work. At £35/hour or £340...
Mann's School of Motoring
Retired police advanced driver with 22 years of Grade 1 advanced driving training and 30 years' law enforcement experience. Richard Mann brings structured, transparent instruction focused on road safety and sensible decision-making, with detailed post-lesson feedback via email or face-to-face. Two-hour lessons at £75 or a 10-hour block for £370, plus collection from home, school, or workplace within the local area.Retired police advanced driver with 22 years of Grade 1 advanced driving training and 30 years' law enforcement experience. Richard Mann brings structured,...
Driving Arts Academy
£38/hour for automatic driving lessons with a patient, encouraging instructor who specialises in building confidence from lesson one. High pass rate across hundreds of Sheffield learners, with intensive courses available and English and Arabic spoken. Mercedes A-Class training car with dual controls, sat-nav, and climate control.£38/hour for automatic driving lessons with a patient, encouraging instructor who specialises in building confidence from lesson one. High pass rate across...
Effective Driving Lessons
Operating since 2012 with a track record of first-time passes, including students with only 2-5 minors on test day. £35/hour or £165 for a 5-hour block and £330 for 10 hours, with instructor Levi Skeet consistently praised for patience and teaching quality across multiple five-star reviews.Operating since 2012 with a track record of first-time passes, including students with only 2-5 minors on test day. £35/hour or £165 for a 5-hour block and £330...
KC Driving Services Ltd
Kevin Costello uses a client-centred coaching approach with the LDC System of Instruction, helping learners develop independent thinking about their driving rather than just test technique. Multiple five-star reviews highlight his calm demeanour, humour, and ability to build confidence in nervous learners, with several students passing first time. 90 minute lessons at £55, double hours at £72, or block deals from £340 for 10 hours up to £990 for 30 hours.Kevin Costello uses a client-centred coaching approach with the LDC System of Instruction, helping learners develop independent thinking about their driving...
JSB Driving School
Run by Janine Hancock, a patient instructor with 30 years of driving experience and 50+ successful test passes. Every review highlights her understanding, encouragement, and ability to build confidence, with students consistently praising her friendly approach and focus on individual needs. Pass Plus courses also available.Run by Janine Hancock, a patient instructor with 30 years of driving experience and 50+ successful test passes. Every review highlights her understanding,...
Armega Driving School
95% of students pass their test with this school, backed by 5+ years of instruction and 200+ trained learners. Lead instructor Tache Armega holds Grade A qualification, and the team focuses on building safe driving habits and real-world confidence beyond just test preparation. One-to-one lessons are tailored to your pace, with mock tests and full test preparation included.95% of students pass their test with this school, backed by 5+ years of instruction and 200+ trained learners. Lead instructor Tache Armega holds Grade A...
Automatic Driving Instructor Rotherham
98% student satisfaction rate with 700+ passes over 15+ years in business. Flexible scheduling seven days a week, plus Pass Plus courses available alongside standard lessons. Reasonable pricing with both male and female instructors offering personalized learning plans at your own pace.98% student satisfaction rate with 700+ passes over 15+ years in business. Flexible scheduling seven days a week, plus Pass Plus courses available alongside...
South Yorkshire auto driving school
Elite Professional Driver Training
Over 35 years' experience with a proven track record: named Best Driving School in Sheffield for 2023 by DistinguishedTeaching.co.uk, ranking top out of 59 local schools. Specialises in nervous and anxious learners, students with learning difficulties, and those who struggle with verbal communication, using tailored lesson packages and YouTube clips to support understanding. Flexible courses available as individual lessons or block packages with 1-hour, 90-minute, or 2-hour options; intensive courses include free collection from Sheffield railway station for out-of-area students.Over 35 years' experience with a proven track record: named Best Driving School in Sheffield for 2023 by DistinguishedTeaching.co.uk, ranking top out of 59...
1st Driving School
Instructors trained specifically to support learners with test day nerves and anxiety, creating a calm approach to your practical exam. Free online theory test resources are included, with one-to-one theory help available on request. Flexible weekly lessons tailored to your pace.Instructors trained specifically to support learners with test day nerves and anxiety, creating a calm approach to your practical exam. Free online theory test...
Mark Hides Doncaster Driving School
Established instructor with a strong first-time pass rate and multiple testimonials from learners who passed on their first attempt, including one student who needed just 10 hours of tuition. Patient teaching style particularly suited to nervous drivers and beginners, with lessons delivered in a Nissan Micra equipped with dual controls. Pricing and intensive course details available on request.Established instructor with a strong first-time pass rate and multiple testimonials from learners who passed on their first attempt, including one student who...
One Automatic Driving School
Automatic lesson specialists with instructors trained to rebuild confidence in learners switching from other schools. £38/hour for automatic lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block, with manual lessons also available at £36/hour. Instructors use visual teaching methods including whiteboards and diagrams, and multiple five-star reviews highlight their patience and professionalism.Automatic lesson specialists with instructors trained to rebuild confidence in learners switching from other schools. £38/hour for automatic lessons or £360 for...
Laycock's School of Motoring
Diamond Advanced Instructor with IAM qualification and 40+ years' experience; pupils typically need only 40 hours to reach test standard compared to the DSA average of 45. Two-hour lessons at £37/hour produce better results than single hours, with block deals from £360 for 10 hours down to £33/hour for 40-hour packages. Prices frozen for three years with no hidden costs for office overheads or franchise markups.Diamond Advanced Instructor with IAM qualification and 40+ years' experience; pupils typically need only 40 hours to reach test standard compared to the DSA...
Mr Driving School
Rated 4.5 on Google and 4.8 on Yell, this school specialises in fast-track intensive courses designed to get you test-ready in as little as 5 days. A 2-hour trial lesson costs £90, with beginner courses (40-55 hours) typically completed in 9-12 weeks and intermediate courses available from 10, 15, or 20 hours depending on your experience. Flexible scheduling lets you choose between intensive (5 hours daily) or semi-intensive (2 hours daily) lessons, with home pickups and coverage across multiple test centres.Rated 4.5 on Google and 4.8 on Yell, this school specialises in fast-track intensive courses designed to get you test-ready in as little as 5 days. A 2-hour...
David Allan-Brown Driving School
East Lothian instructor championing automatic lessons with a practical perspective on modern driving. Manual lessons at £65 for 90 minutes or £375 for a block of 6, with automatic options at £70 for 1.5 hours or £90 for 2 hours. Theory test prep, Pass Plus courses, and post-test training in motorway and night driving also available.East Lothian instructor championing automatic lessons with a practical perspective on modern driving. Manual lessons at £65 for 90 minutes or £375 for a block...
Go For It Driving School
528 five-star reviews highlight instructors like Suhur Ahmed and Tanvir, praised for patience, clear explanations, and building confident drivers rather than just test-passers. Manual lessons from £37/hour (£36 for students) or £360 for 10-hour blocks; automatic from £39/hour with 10-hour blocks at £380. New learners get 3 free hours when purchasing the first 3.528 five-star reviews highlight instructors like Suhur Ahmed and Tanvir, praised for patience, clear explanations, and building confident drivers rather than...
Safe Lane Driving School
Sheffield-based school emphasising high first-time pass rates and a patient, friendly approach to learning. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available for those working to tight deadlines. Mock tests, theory support, and Pass Plus courses also on offer to build confidence beyond the test.Sheffield-based school emphasising high first-time pass rates and a patient, friendly approach to learning. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with intensive...
Littledale Driving Academy
Over 3 decades of instructor experience with a high pass rate and a focus on nervous drivers and motorway training. Automatic lessons from £38/hour, or block book 10 hours for £350. Pass Plus courses available at £240, plus test day car hire and student/NHS discounts on request.Over 3 decades of instructor experience with a high pass rate and a focus on nervous drivers and motorway training. Automatic lessons from £38/hour, or block...
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South Yorkshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres
77,827 tests were processed across South Yorkshire's 10 centres from 2024 to 2025, with Chesterfield leading at 54.5% due to its market town roads and manageable Peak District approaches. Featherstone struggles at just 34.1%, hampered by former mining area roads, busy M62 connections, and challenging industrial estates around the Five Towns area. Women achieved pass rates from 33.8% to 52.8%, while men ranged from 34.3% to 55.8%. Automatic pass rates varied from 33.9% at Featherstone to 49.8% at Rotherham, reflecting how South Yorkshire's mix of post-industrial urban areas and rural market towns creates vastly different learning experiences.
Chesterfield
4,608 tests takenWorksop
6,022 tests takenBarnsley
7,765 tests takenRotherham
5,817 tests takenPontefract
4,883 tests takenSheffield (Middlewood Road)
9,864 tests takenWakefield
7,650 tests takenSheffield (Handsworth)
9,283 tests takenDoncaster
7,865 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 52.8% | 55.8% | 43.8% | 54.5% | 4,608 |
| Worksop | 52.9% | 53.5% | 47.5% | 53.3% | 6,022 |
| Barnsley | 51.1% | 53.1% | 49.1% | 52.2% | 7,765 |
| Rotherham | 51.2% | 51.5% | 49.8% | 51.3% | 5,817 |
| Pontefract | 45.2% | 50.7% | 38.4% | 47.8% | 4,883 |
| Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | 46.3% | 48.4% | 44.5% | 47.5% | 9,864 |
| Wakefield | 44.3% | 49.1% | 40.2% | 46.7% | 7,650 |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 44.0% | 46.2% | 43.1% | 45.3% | 9,283 |
| Doncaster | 41.1% | 42.8% | 39.3% | 42.0% | 7,865 |