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Richmond, North Yorkshire

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Learning to drive in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Driving instructors serving Richmond, North Yorkshire teach in manual cars. The nearest driving test centre, Darlington, around 10 miles away, has a 47% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and declining over the past year. Around 1,600 people in the Richmond, North Yorkshire 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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1
offer mock tests
2 yrs
avg experience

James Rafferty

Male

Darlington10 miles

JR
£35-£40per lesson
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
10-40 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2022 renalt cleoManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Instructors teaching in Richmond, North Yorkshire offer manual lessons. 1 accepts block bookings and 1 offers mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Darlington is about 8 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~8weeks
at Darlington · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
1 teaches manual0 teach automatic
Block bookings
1
instructor offers them
Mock tests
1
instructor offers them
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Richmond, North Yorkshire

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2025-26 DVSA data.

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Richmond, North Yorkshire

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 Richmond, North Yorkshire, 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 Richmond, North Yorkshire 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 Richmond, North Yorkshire's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Richmond, North Yorkshire?

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Darlington

Darlington

Based on 12,183 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.11%
Pass Rate
~8-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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This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Northallerton

Northallerton

Based on 3,244 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

60.36%
Pass Rate
~14-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 Richmond, North Yorkshire

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Northallerton has the highest pass rate in the area at 60.36%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Darlington has a pass rate of 47.11%. 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 Richmond, North Yorkshire is 53.7%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Richmond, North Yorkshire is Darlington, around 10 miles away, with a 47% pass rate.

At Darlington, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 8 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 1 instructor teaching within 10 miles of Richmond, North Yorkshire accepts block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.