Driving Lessons in Keighley

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How to choose a driving school in Keighley

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

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

So here are 4 simple steps to make sure you find a top driving instructor in Keighley

1. Have a look at reviews online

Reading online reviews of the instructors in the local area is pretty much the number one way to understand what to expect from the nearby driving schools in Keighley. Be sure to select your review sites carefully - some can be a bit dodgy. Make sure you are reading reviews from legitimate customers.

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. Make sure you can switch instructors

Check that your driving school in Keighleycan pair you up with a new instructor easily if you decide you want to swap.

4. Avoid long waiting times

The last thing you want is to book your driving lessons and then find out that you can’t get started for another few weeks! Many driving schools in Keighleywon’t tell you their waiting times upfront unless you ask directly. So again, don’t get caught out!

Local driving test centres

When the time is right, you’ll need to choose a driving test centre. A good local instructor in Keighley will help you find the test centre that's right for you.

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

Top driving test tips from instructors in Keighley

Local driving instructors in Keighley have shared thier insider tips for passing your test.

1. Brush up on rural road driving

Our instructors in Keighley 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?

Are you ready to learn to drive? The first step is to choose between manual and automatic driving lessons.

With an automatic licence, you’re qualified to drive automatic cars, whereas with a manual driving licence, you’re qualified to drive both manuals and automatics. Flexibility is the main plus point with learning in a manual.

Manual lessons are often cheaper as automatic instructors are few and far between. Plus, driving a manual car gives you a greater sense of control, which many people prefer in rural areas or on longer-distance journeys along motorways and dual carriageways.

Automatic cars on the other hand are more straightforward to begin with as you don't need to worry about gear changes at all.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 Keighley 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 Keighley

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