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Helping Leeds Learn Since 2000

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Manual and Automatic Driving Lessons

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Friendly DVSA Approved Driving Instructors

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One To One Driving Tuition

Established in 2000

Driving Lessons Leeds

AB Driving School provides professional manual and automatic driving lessons across Leeds, Wakefield and surrounding areas. For more than 25 years, we have helped complete beginners, nervous pupils and returning drivers develop safe, confident driving skills.

Lessons are one to one and taught by fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructors. Your tuition follows your experience and progress, with clear feedback and patient support from the first lesson through to practical test preparation.

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Since 2000Established locally

DVSA ApprovedQualified instructors

One to onePersonal tuition

Flexible timesLessons to suit you

Experience you can trust

Why Choose AB Driving School?

Learning to drive is an important step, and the right instructor can make the experience calmer and more rewarding. AB Driving School combines long established local knowledge with professional, patient tuition. Lessons take place in suitable modern cars fitted with dual controls, giving learners a secure environment in which to develop.

Every pupil is different. Some progress quickly through the basic controls, while others need more time to feel comfortable in traffic. Our instructors explain each skill clearly, allow time for practice and build a structured route towards independent driving.

Male and female instructors are available subject to location and timetable. Flexible lesson times can help tuition fit around work, college and family commitments. We also offer competitive prices and block booking savings without reducing the quality of instruction.

Our reputation is reflected in genuine learner feedback and successful test passes. You can see recent results in the AB Driving School learner gallery and read about our instructors and training.

Manual Driving Lessons

Manual lessons teach you to coordinate clutch control and gear changes while developing observation, positioning and safe decision making. Tuition begins with manageable exercises before progressing to junctions, roundabouts, varied speed limits and independent driving.

A manual licence normally allows you to drive both manual and automatic vehicles, giving you greater flexibility after passing. Manual tuition may suit learners who want the widest choice of cars and enjoy being more involved in controlling the vehicle.

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Automatic Driving Lessons

Automatic cars remove the need to operate a clutch or change gears manually, allowing more attention for steering, observation and planning. They can suit beginners, nervous pupils, returning drivers and people who have found clutch control difficult.

Automatic tuition is increasingly popular, but the licence is restricted to automatic vehicles. To drive a manual car later, you would need to pass a practical test in a manual. Consider the cars you expect to use before choosing.

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Nervous and Returning Learners

Feeling nervous is common and does not prevent you becoming a safe driver. Complete beginners can start on quieter roads and learn each control step by step. Returning learners can refresh skills, update their knowledge and rebuild confidence after time away.

If you have taken lessons before or did not pass a previous test, your instructor will assess what you can already do and create a constructive plan. Mistakes are treated as opportunities to learn, with progress introduced at an individual pace.

Additional Driving Courses

Pass Plus: broaden your experience after passing.
Motorway lessons: practise joining, lane use and safe planning.
Refresher lessons: update skills after a break from driving.
Confidence building: focus on parking, roundabouts, busy roads or another concern.

Ask us which course best matches your experience and goals.

Local tuition

Areas Covered

We provide lessons across Leeds, Wakefield and surrounding communities, subject to instructor availability. Learning locally gives you useful experience of residential roads, urban junctions, roundabouts and faster routes while still introducing unfamiliar situations.

Leeds
Wakefield
Yeadon
Pudsey
Morley
Headingley
Horsforth
Roundhay
Cross Gates
Garforth
Middleton
Rothwell
Chapel Allerton
Seacroft

Send your postcode through the driving lesson enquiry page so we can confirm current manual or automatic availability.

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Meet Some of Our Instructors

AB Driving School has a team of experienced driving instructors covering Leeds, Wakefield and surrounding areas. The instructors below are just a small selection of the team. We will recommend the most suitable instructor based on your location, lesson type and current availability.

Tony

Founder of AB Driving School

Tony founded AB Driving School in 2000 and provides experienced, one to one instruction with a practical and supportive approach.

Sandra

AB Driving School Instructor

Learners describe Sandra as friendly, supportive and able to make lessons enjoyable. Ask us about current lesson type and area availability.

Carol

AB Driving School Instructor

Learners recommend Carol for her patience, kindness and focus on safe, efficient driving. Ask about current availability in your area.

We have additional instructors covering Leeds and Wakefield. Contact AB Driving School and we will recommend the most suitable instructor for your area.

Genuine learner feedback

Why Learners Recommend Us

James FarrarSandra could not recommend her enough, helped me do everything I needed to do to pass and was always happy and friendly. Also she did not complain once about the 8am lessons on a Saturday as it was the only time I could do.

Benny HibbertToday I passed with AB Driving School with the best experience. I had the same instructor all the way through my lessons, which was Sandra, and she made the lessons very fun and enjoyable. I always felt at ease and supported. Highly recommended.

Chris PickersgillI passed my test on Friday 9th February. Carol is friendly, easy to get on with and great at making you a safe and efficient driver. I cannot thank her enough. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn how to drive.

Elle AinsJust passed my driving test first time today thanks to the amazing Carol from AB Driving School. I cannot thank her enough for her patience, kindness and all her hard work. Would recommend her to anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are driving lessons?

Prices vary by lesson type and block booking. See our current driving lesson prices for the figures already published by AB Driving School.

Should I choose manual or automatic lessons?

Manual offers wider licence flexibility. Automatic has simpler controls and suits many learners. Think about the vehicles you expect to drive and speak to us if you are unsure.

How many lessons will I need?

There is no fixed number. Previous experience, lesson frequency, private practice and confidence all affect progress. Your instructor will review your driving honestly.

Can you help nervous learners?

Yes. Lessons can begin on quieter roads, use manageable steps and repeat skills until you feel ready to progress.

Do you cover my area?

Coverage depends on the instructor and lesson type. Send your postcode when enquiring and we will confirm current availability.

How do I book?

Call 07816 824330, telephone 0113 3350505 or complete the form below.

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Tell us your area, preferred lesson type, experience and suitable times. We will help you find the right next step.

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