Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Driving Lessons in Leeds
A B Driving School was founded in 2000 by Antony Bedford, a grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). We specialise in providing high-quality driving tuition across Leeds and Wakefield, with a commitment to using only fully qualified instructors. Our team has decades of combined experience in driver education, offering structured training plans tailored to individual needs. We focus on preparing learners for practical tests while fostering safe, confident driving habits. Our instructors are renowned for their patience, reliability, and ability to support nervous drivers.We offer manual and automatic driving lessons, Pass Plus courses, motorway tuition, and refresher sessions. Our success is evidenced by numerous first-time pass testimonials and a reputation for excellence in West Yorkshire. We prioritise transparency in pricing and avoid using trainee instructors, ensuring consistent quality. Our services cater to diverse learners, including those with disabilities, and we provide 24/7 telephone support. With a proven track record of helping thousands pass their tests, we remain dedicated to raising driver education standards.
Services
Manual Driving Lessons
Automatic Driving Lessons
Pass Plus Courses
Motorway Tuition
Refresher Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We use only fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors.
- Our instructors have decades of combined experience in driver education.
- We offer tailored training plans for nervous and disabled drivers.
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Our first-time pass rate exceeds industry averages.
What people say
Highly recommended
Patient and kind
Fun and enjoyable lessons
First-time pass success
Safe and efficient driver
Services
Manual Driving Lessons
Our manual driving lessons focus on gear control, clutch operation, and road safety. Instructors provide one-to-one tuition tailored to individual learning speeds. Lessons cover urban, rural, and motorway driving to prepare learners for real-world conditions.
Automatic Driving Lessons
Automatic lessons teach gearless driving techniques with emphasis on brake control and situational awareness. Ideal for learners with disabilities or those seeking simpler vehicle operation. Includes motorway and night driving practice.
Pass Plus Courses
Pass Plus courses enhance post-test driving skills, covering adverse weather, night driving, and motorway navigation. Designed to build confidence and reduce insurance costs for new drivers.
Motorway Tuition
Specialist motorway instruction includes high-speed lane discipline, junction navigation, and emergency procedure training. Lessons focus on safe overtaking and maintaining correct distances at speed.
Refresher Lessons
Refresher lessons reacquaint lapsed drivers with current road regulations and vehicle handling techniques. Sessions focus on confidence-building and adapting to modern traffic conditions.
People
Antony Bedford
Founder
Antony Bedford established A B Driving School in 2000 as a grade 6 ADI. With over 20 years' experience, he trains instructors and ensures quality standards across all lessons.
Sandra King
Driving Instructor
Sandra King is a fully qualified instructor specialising in nervous driver support. She has helped hundreds pass their tests with patient, structured tuition tailored to individual needs.
Carol Frankham
Driving Instructor
Carol Frankham focuses on first-time learner success. Her friendly approach and comprehensive lesson plans have earned numerous five-star testimonials from satisfied pupils.
Questions
Do you use qualified instructors only?
Yes, we exclusively employ fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors with no trainees.
Are automatic lessons available?
Yes, we offer automatic driving tuition with specialist instructors and vehicle adaptations.
What areas do you cover?
We provide lessons across Leeds, Wakefield, and surrounding West Yorkshire areas.
Do you offer Pass Plus courses?
Yes, our Pass Plus courses include motorway, night, and adverse weather driving training.
Can I book block lessons?
Yes, we offer discounted rates for block bookings of multiple driving lessons.
Do you support nervous drivers?
Yes, our instructors specialise in building confidence for anxious learners through tailored tuition.
