Driving Lessons in Barnsley

Find out how to choose a driving school, learn faster and pass your driving test in Barnsley

Choosing a driving school in Barnsley

We get that you’re looking for a driving instructor who:

  • Builds your confidence
  • Makes learning fun
  • Won’t charge a fortune!

Which is why we've laid out 4 steps to finding a quality driving instructor in Barnsley

1. Compare reviews

Reading reviews is a great way to anticipate what your experience will be like with the driving schools in Barnsley. Just make sure that you read reviews collated by independent sources, like Google reviews.

2. Read the terms and conditions

Let's face it - most of us never read the terms and conditions but it’s important that you do read them carefully when booking lessons. Local driving schools can often have hidden policies especially around expiry dates for unused driving lessons so don’t get caught out!

3. Check that you can switch instructors

You don’t want to be stuck learning with someone you don’t get on with. So, the safest thing is to check that your driving school in Barnsleycan pair you up with a new instructor easily if you decide you want to swap.

4. Do they have long waiting times?

Imagine booking your driving lessons only to find out that you can't start for ages. It can happen. Many driving schools in Barnsleywill stay quiet about tier waiting times so be sure to ask them before booking.

Local driving test centres

If you're almost test ready, it may be time to check out local test centres.A good driving instructor in Barnsley will advise on the whole test centre experience to make sure you're setup to pass.

To see more test centres near you, enter your postcode on the DVSA website.

Top tips from instructors in Barnsley

Local driving instructors in Barnsley have let us in on their secrets for passing the driving test first time in the area.

1. Practise driving on rural roads

Our driving instructors in Barnsley have highlighted rural roads as a tricky ""one to watch"" as you’re allowed to drive at the national speed limit, but sometimes that’s not the appropriate speed for the conditions.

Make sure you practise judging what speed is sensible to drive at on country roads.

2. Drive defensively

When you’re driving in urban settings you need to be aware that not all drivers will drive well, or even follow the highway code! Make sure that you anticipate the behaviour of other drivers and adapt your own driving accordingly.

3. Directions aren’t the be all and end all.

You’ll receive directions from both the examiner and a sat nav at different points in your driving test. If you realise you’re in the wrong lane at the last minute, it might be dangerous to correct yourself. If that’s the case, it’s fine to make a wrong turn - it’s more important to drive safely than to follow directions accurately, and our local driving instructors say that you’re unlikely to be penalised.

Manual and automatic: which is best?

One question you'll need to answer before you begin your lessons is: Do I want to take manual or automatic driving lessons?.

Manual licence holders are able to drive both manual and automatic cars, however, automatic drivers are stuck with automatic cars only.Flexibility is the main plus point with learning in a manual.

Manual driving lessons are also cheaper, as there are more manual driving instructors available. Some drivers prefer the control a manual can give while driving too.

That said, automatic cars are easier to get your head around - there’s no clutch to get the hang of! This means you may be able to pass faster by taking automatic driving lessons. On top of this, the lack of a clutch pedal makes automatic cars easier to drive in heavy traffic, so it you’re going to be getting a car to run you around Barnsley town centre, you may well prefer an automatic.

There are pros and cons to both, so it's worth spending some time to research and decide before you start.

Where we offer driving lessons in Barnsley

Regardless of where you live in Barnsleyor the surrounding areas, our top quality driving instructors can help get you on the road.

Enter your postcode to see prices for driving lesson near you.