Derek's Driver Training | Driving Lessons in Leeds

Derek's Driver Training — your driving instructor in Leeds

DVSA Approved ADI

Leeds Instructor

About your instructor

Meet Derek

Derek is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in east Leeds, offering professional driving tuition across Crossgates, Seacroft, Garforth and the surrounding areas. With years of experience teaching learners of all abilities, Derek takes a calm, methodical approach to ensure every pupil builds genuine confidence and road safety skills. His lessons are structured around your individual needs, whether you are just starting out or preparing for your test.

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Lessons

Lessons to suit every learner

From your very first time behind the wheel to test-ready polish — choose the lessons that fit you.

Manual Lessons

Learn in a manual car — the most popular choice. We cover all skills from basic control to test-ready confidence.

Automatic Lessons

Prefer an automatic? Remove the stress of gears and focus on the road. Great for nervous learners.

Intensive Courses

Need your licence quickly? Our intensive courses pack weeks of learning into days, with test booked at the end.

Pass Plus

Already passed? Pass Plus builds real-world skills — motorways, night driving, rural roads — and can cut your insurance.

Mock Test

A full mock test on real local routes so you know exactly what to expect on the day. Feedback included.

Refresher Lessons

Been off the road for a while? We'll rebuild your confidence and update your skills at your own pace.

Please get in touch for our current lesson rates and any block-booking discounts.

Areas we cover

Lessons across Leeds & nearby

We pick up and drop off across these areas. Not sure if we cover yours? Just ask.

Pick-up & drop-off areas

We cover all of these areas and more. If your area isn't listed, get in touch — we may still be able to help.

LeedsCrossgatesSeacroftHaltonAusthorpeGarforthKippaxSwillington

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Request your lesson

Pick a date and time that suits you — we'll confirm within 24 hours. No payment needed upfront.

How booking works

Choose a date and time slot, then tap "Send booking request". There's no payment now — we'll confirm availability and answer any questions personally.

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FAQs

Common questions answered

Which areas do you cover?+

We cover Crossgates, Seacroft, Halton, Austhorpe, Garforth, Kippax, Swillington and surrounding areas in east Leeds.

Do you teach manual or automatic?+

We currently offer manual driving lessons in a modern, dual-controlled vehicle.

I'm a nervous beginner — can you help?+

Absolutely. Derek takes a calm, patient approach and is experienced in helping nervous pupils feel at ease behind the wheel.

What is Pass Plus?+

Pass Plus is a practical training course designed for newly qualified drivers to improve their skills and drive more safely on a variety of roads.

How many lessons will I need?+

The number of lessons required varies from person to person. The DVSA recommends an average of 47 hours of professional tuition combined with 22 hours of private practice.

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Why learners choose us