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Knottingley

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Learning to drive in Knottingley

Driving lessons in Knottingley start from £35 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Pontefract, around 3 miles away, has a 47% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 2,700 people in the Knottingley area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Knottingley Near You

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£35
from / hr equivalent
1
female instructor
2
offer automatic
5
offer mock tests
13 yrs
avg experience

Andrew Walker

Male

North Yorkshire5 miles

AW
£40-£42per hour
Experience
24+ years
Avg. to pass
12-40 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2024 Peugeot 208 automaticAutomatic · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Nicola Carter

Female

Leeds8 miles

NC
£35per hour
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
35-80 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Anthony Shotter

Male

Wakefield8 miles

AS
£45per hour
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
25-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Syed Gilani

Male

Wakefield10 miles

SG
£42-£100per lesson
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
35-45 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicles · 1 of 2
2017 Toyota AurisAutomatic · Hybrid
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
2018 Skoda FabiaManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglishUrduPunjabi

Lesson availability

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Robert Joyner

Male

Barnsley10 miles

RJ
£45-£90per lesson
Email
Experience
16+ years
Avg. to pass
40-70 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Knottingley

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Knottingley: 4 local instructors teach manual and 2 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £35 and £45 an hour. 3 accept block bookings and 5 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Punjabi and Urdu. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Pontefract is about 16 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£35 - £45
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~16weeks
at Pontefract · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
4 teach manual2 teach automatic
Block bookings
3
instructors offer them
Mock tests
5
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
PunjabiUrdu
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Knottingley

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Knottingley, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Knottingley and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Knottingley's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Knottingley?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Pontefract

Castleford

Based on 5,544 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.93%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Leeds (Colton Mill)

Leeds

Based on 6,432 tests conducted over 11 months (latest: March 2026)

51.80%
Pass Rate
~14-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Wakefield

Ossett

Based on 11,653 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

45.40%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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Leeds (Fearnville)

Leeds

Based on 4,676 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.80%
Pass Rate
~10-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Doncaster

Doncaster

Based on 7,334 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.22%
Pass Rate
~22-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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Barnsley

Barnsley

Based on 7,737 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

58.55%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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Walton LGV

Wetherby

Based on 1,894 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

59.77%
Pass Rate
~10-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Heckmondwike

Heckmondwike

Based on 5,471 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

45.79%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Horsforth

Leeds

Based on 12,466 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

49.68%
Pass Rate
~12-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Knottingley

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Walton LGV has the highest pass rate in the area at 59.77%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Wakefield has a pass rate of 45.40%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Knottingley is 51.4%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Knottingley. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Knottingley is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Knottingley is Pontefract, around 3 miles away, with a 47% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Knottingley range from £35 to £45 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Pontefract, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 16 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Knottingley who speak Punjabi and Urdu. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 3 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Knottingley accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.