Business Details
9 Years
experience
Driving Lessons in York with Expert Instructors
Established in 2017, Xpert Driver Training has built a reputation as a trusted provider of driving instruction across York, Selby, Howden, and surrounding areas. Our team of DVSA-approved instructors brings extensive experience and a personalised approach to driver education, ensuring lessons are tailored to individual learning styles. We prioritise confidence-building and road safety, with a proven track record of first-time test successes. Our instructors undergo rigorous training, including ORDIT registration, to maintain high teaching standards.We offer flexible scheduling, including automatic transmission lessons, and support learners with diverse needs, from nervous beginners to those requiring refresher courses. Our commitment to quality is reflected in numerous client testimonials praising our patient, adaptive teaching methods. We also provide resources like Theory Test Pro access and lesson handouts to enhance learning efficiency. Our success is measured not just in pass rates but in equipping drivers with lifelong skills for safe, independent motoring.
Services
Driving Lessons
Theory Test Training
Driving Test Coaching
Instructor Training
Automatic Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Experienced DVSA-approved instructors with tailored teaching methods
- Proven first-time driving test success rates
- Flexible lesson scheduling for busy lifestyles
- Comprehensive theory and hazard perception training resources
- Support for nervous learners and special educational needs
Associations and certifications
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
What people say
Patient instructors
First-time test success
Adaptive teaching methods
Confidence-building approach
Effective test preparation
Services
Driving Lessons
Personalised driving instruction tailored to individual learning needs. Our DVSA-approved instructors use adaptive techniques to build confidence and road safety skills. Lessons cover urban, rural, and motorway driving, with flexible scheduling for manual and automatic learners. We prioritise practical experience combined with theoretical knowledge to ensure comprehensive preparation for the driving test and lifelong safe driving habits.
Theory Test Training
Comprehensive theory test support including Highway Code guidance and hazard perception training. We provide access to Theory Test Pro software and printed materials to reinforce learning. Our instructors help learners understand road rules and develop safe driving practices, reducing required lesson hours and improving test readiness through structured study plans.
Driving Test Coaching
Targeted test-rescue lessons for learners needing additional support. Instructors analyse previous test feedback to address specific weaknesses while reinforcing core competencies. We simulate test conditions and provide progress tracking to ensure learners reach test-standard efficiently, with a focus on reducing anxiety and building confidence for first-time success.
Instructor Training
ORDIT-registered training for aspiring driving instructors. Our programme covers Parts 1-3 of the qualifying exams with flexible payment options and job placement assistance. Trainees receive mentorship from experienced instructors using modern teaching methodologies, ensuring they develop the skills to deliver effective, learner-centred driving instruction aligned with industry best practices.
Automatic Lessons
Specialist automatic transmission instruction for learners preferring non-manual vehicles. Instructors focus on smooth control techniques and situational awareness specific to automatic cars. Lessons prepare learners for category-specific tests while ensuring adaptability for future driving scenarios, with particular attention to confidence-building for drivers transitioning from manual experience.
People
Mick Knowles
Founder & ORDIT Trainer
Established Xpert Driver Training in 2017 after 6 years running Mick's School of Motoring. ORDIT-registered trainer with military background, specialising in instructor development and nervous learner support. Directs training standards across all locations.
Stephanie Coulson
Driving Instructor
Qualified instructor since 2015 covering Goole and Howden areas. Specialises in adaptive teaching methods for diverse learner needs, with focus on rural and urban driving scenarios. Utilises York and Scunthorpe test centres for pupil assessments.
Carl Elsby
Driving Instructor
Joined Xpert in 2017 after leaving national driving school. Specialises in calming nervous learners through tailored communication techniques. Covers Pocklington and Market Weighton areas, using York test centre for pupil assessments.
Dave Kay
Driving Instructor
Qualified instructor since 2021 following trainee period with Xpert. Achieved first-time pass success in all qualifying exams. Covers York postcode areas with emphasis on structured lesson planning and progress tracking for learners.
Ahmed Abdu
Automatic Instructor
Specialist automatic transmission instructor since 2024. Trained with external providers before joining Xpert's team. Focuses on smooth control techniques and confidence-building for automatic learners in York area.
Questions
What areas do you cover for driving lessons?
We provide driving instruction in York, Selby, Howden, Goole, Wakefield, and surrounding areas including Brough, South Cave, and Hessle.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons?
Yes, we have specialist automatic instructors available in York and Howden with modern vehicles equipped for transmission training.
How do I book driving lessons?
Call our office on 0800 310 1094 to speak with Lisa or Ian during weekday hours, or use our online request form for lesson bookings.
What's included in your driving instruction?
Our lessons cover urban/rural driving, motorway skills, theory integration, and test preparation with progress tracking in personalised learner logs.
Do you help with theory test preparation?
Yes, we provide Theory Test Pro access, printed materials, and instructor guidance covering Highway Code and hazard perception requirements.
Can I get lessons during evenings or weekends?
Our instructors offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends to accommodate different learner availability across service areas.
