Keen to Learn to Drive in Leeds in the New Year?

January is one of the most popular times to start driving, with many people making it their new year’s resolution to start driving in this month.

According to recent surveys the average age to start driving has recently reached 26 years of age, which means that people are beginning later than in the past. The reasons for this are likely to be because of financial restraints, with the cost of living crisis continuing to put pressure on households.

However, once qualified, many people find they save money on public transport, along with a great deal of stress.

Leeds is famous for many things: the making of the oldest silent movie, being the home of the fizzy drink and for having the world’s oldest working railway. It’s also one of the most exciting cities in the UK- although not necessarily the easiest to drive in!

The prospect of learning to drive in Leeds might be daunting, but the right instructor will make all the difference to your journey.

It can help to organise your lessons during the less busy times of the day. For instance, traffic congestion in Leeds can be common, especially during peak hours in the morning and evening. The city centre can get particularly busy. Fortunately, there are plenty of places surrounding the city that are brilliant for beginner drivers.

We can arrange your lessons so that you can easily get to and from work or college if needed. This will also reduce levels of stress since you won’t have to rely so much on public transport!

Some of the most important things to watch out for in Leeds is cyclists and pedestrians which are obviously abundant in a busy university city.

Did you know that rural roads are actually the most dangerous?

It’s also important to remember that city roads are not actually the most dangerous. In fact it’s country roads which have the highest fatalities, as was demonstrated by the recent tragic accident in North Wales near Snowdonia.

One reason for this is that drivers are lulled into a false sense of security by the quiet lanes. Another is if they have an accident, vehicles are likely to lay undiscovered for a long time.

Compared to rural roads, traffic in cities tends to be slower, with places like the capital rarely exceeding 20 miles per hour.

Do you have a fear of motorways?

Another misconception is that motorways are the most dangerous, when this isn’t true; in fact, they account for just 5% of fatalities. However, because of the high speeds, many people still feel nervous on these types of roads.

With our motorway tuition, you can easily overcome your trepidations about this kind of road. The main motorway in West Yorkshire is the M621 which takes traffic into central Leeds between the M1 and M62 motorways. Once you learn to master this type of road, it can free you up to go almost anywhere in the country in the quickest time.

During our motorway tuition we’ll teach you many different skills, including lane discipline, effective observations, overtaking effectively, speed awareness, planning, and how to leave the motorway with ease. Going onto and coming off motorways are often the most dreaded tasks for drivers, particularly beginners.

For others, it’s the vastness and unfamiliarity of motorways they find intimidating, especially in new or unknown areas, which can trigger anxiety or fear. It’s important to realise that more often than not it’s simply a lack of experience that’s the problem.

Learn to drive in a city that has plenty of familiar landmarks.

Places like Leeds often become extremely familiar if you’re frequently walking around as a student or resident. This can help you find them less daunting once you’re behind the wheel. Leeds also has plenty of road signs which make the process much easier.

With our trusted instructors, they’ll quickly put you at your ease. You’ll also be learning to drive in a vehicle with dual controls, so you won’t have to worry about the car getting out of control.

The new year is an excellent time to kick off your journey to becoming a learner driver.

Skyline Driving School Leeds can offer intensive lessons which get you on the fast-track to qualifying in 2024. We love helping people of all ages and backgrounds to pass their theory and practical tests with flying colours.

With our crash driving courses, you can get qualified in the quickest possible time. In the long-term, these kinds of driving lessons can save significant amounts of money. They’re also ideal if you wish to get qualified for your career.

Patient and professional, it’s always our aim to create safe and confident drivers for life.

If you’re looking to learn to drive in Leeds, discover more about our lessons today.