Driving Lessons In Keighley & Bradford
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With even more instructors on board, we're now accepting new bookings
We offer driving lessons in Long Lee, Keighley & Bradford, focusing on helping students pass their driving test with confidence.
Learn to Drive with Confidence
Supportive Driving Lessons Tailored to You
Learning to drive is a major step—and we’re here to help make it a smooth and positive experience. Whether you're a complete beginner or getting back behind the wheel after time away, our calm, supportive driving lessons are designed around you.
What to Expect From Your Lessons:
Driving lessons should feel encouraging, not intimidating. Our approach is friendly, down-to-earth, and focused on helping you become a safe and confident driver—not just someone who passes the test.
During your time with us, you’ll learn:
How to stay calm and focused, even under pressure
Practical skills to handle a range of roads and situations
Simple strategies to master tricky manoeuvres
What examiners are looking for (and how to avoid common pitfalls)
How to trust your instincts and drive with confidence
If you’ve had a bad experience in the past or feel nervous about learning, we understand—and we’ll support you at your pace, with patience and care.
Lessons That Work for You
Everyone learns differently, so we tailor each lesson to suit your individual style. Whether you like to talk things through, practise by doing, or take things step by step, we’ll guide you in a way that feels right.
We also include mock tests as part of your preparation, so you’ll feel fully ready and familiar with the format before the real thing.
Knowledge of Local Roads Makes a Difference
Our lessons include a variety of road types to give you well-rounded experience—residential areas, busy junctions, roundabouts, and faster roads. You’ll get used to driving in the kinds of situations you’ll face both on your test and in real life.
We cover areas such as Long Lee, Keighley and Bradford. We can often start lessons from home, work, college, or school depending on availability.
Supporting Learners With Care and Understanding
We don’t just teach driving—we support people. We understand how fear or anxiety can hold people back, and we’re here to help you work through those feelings. We offer a calm, non-judgemental space where it’s safe to learn, make mistakes, and grow.
Let’s Get You On the Road
If you're looking for thoughtful, supportive driving lessons delivered by instructors who truly care, we’d love to help. Let’s talk about what you need, where you’re starting from, and how we can support you on the road ahead.
or you can simply use our online contact form to book now by clicking the link below.
Useful Tips
Supportive Tips to Help You Feel Calm, Confident and Ready for the Road
Learning to drive can be a big milestone—exciting for some, daunting for others, and sometimes a mix of both. Whether you’re just starting out or picking it back up after a break, it’s perfectly normal to have questions, worries, or moments of self-doubt.
At Long Lee School of Motoring in Keighley, I aim to make learning to drive feel as calm, clear, and reassuring as possible. Here are some friendly, practical tips to help you along the way.
1. Find the Right Instructor for You
A good driving instructor should help you feel at ease, listen to your concerns, and explain things in a way that makes sense to you. It’s not just about passing a test—it’s about learning how to drive safely, confidently, and in your own time.
2. Keep Your Lessons Regular
Consistency really helps. Spreading lessons too far apart can make it harder to build momentum, while regular sessions allow your skills to grow steadily and naturally.
3. It's OK to Feel Nervous
Many people feel anxious when they’re learning to drive—especially in the beginning. You’re not alone. If you’re someone who feels particularly nervous, we offer understanding support to help you build confidence at your own pace.
4. Private Practice Helps—If You’re Ready
If you have access to a car and someone qualified to sit with you, practising between lessons can reinforce what you’ve learned. But there’s no pressure—take it step by step, and only do what feels right.
5. Understanding is better than Memorising
Knowing why you’re doing something is far more useful than just remembering what to do. I focus on helping you understand the reasons behind road rules and driving techniques so they start to feel natural.
6. Mistakes Are Part of the Process
Everyone makes mistakes—it’s how we learn. Whether you stall, forget a mirror check, or take a wrong turn, it’s all useful experience. Each moment helps shape you into a more capable driver.
7. Ask Anything, Anytime
There’s no such thing as a silly question. If you’re unsure about something, just ask. The more you understand, the more confident you’ll feel behind the wheel.
8. Get to Know the Local Area
If you're planning to take your test in Keighley or Bradford, we’ll explore the local roads, tricky spots, and test routes together. The more familiar the area becomes, the calmer you’ll feel on the day.
9. Mock Tests Are a Great Way to Prepare
We’ll do mock driving tests to help you get used to the format, timing, and pressure of the real thing. It’s a great way to build confidence and get a feel for what to expect.
10. A Calm Mind Helps You Drive Better
Driving well isn’t just about skill—it’s also about mindset. I use calm, encouraging methods and, where needed, therapeutic techniques to help you feel more relaxed and focused on the road.
Let’s Take the Pressure Off
If you’re looking for driving lessons in Long Lee, Keighley or Bradford and want a patient, thoughtful approach, we'd be happy to help. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone returning after a break, you’ll be met with kindness, clarity, and support every step of the way.
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Motorway Tuition
Feel Safer On The Motorway
Driving on the motorway can be very daunting. Especially if you are inexperienced and have not received any professional motorway training.
If used correctly, motorways are mile for mile our safest roads.
Since June 2018, driving instructors in dual controlled vehicles have been allowed to teach learner drivers on the Motorway. That means you are now free to request motorway tuition as a learner driver, or even after you have passed your test.
Motorway lessons need to be at least 2 hours long because we are based in Keighley.
Simply click the link below to contact us and arrange your motorway lessons.
Refresher Courses
Get Back Into Driving
Refresher Courses
Whether it's been a while since you last drove or you are wanting to refresh and update your driving skills and knowledge.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn new skills and new techniques, as well as fine tuning and mastering the skills you already have.
Learn about defensive driving and advanced driving.
Contact us now to book a no obligation low cost driving assessment, or to discuss your needs.
Instructor Training
Train To Become A Driving Instructor
So you want to be a Driving Instructor?
You must be patient, understanding and very calm.
Professional driving instruction is not easy but it is a very rewarding career. It is fantastic to help people achieve their dreams.
I offer professional driving instructor training at very competative rates.
You will also receive much needed back up and mentoring, even after you qualify.
Simply drop me a line or give me a call and let's get this project started.
Fears and Phobias
Overcome Your Phobias
We can provide therapy and tuition for full licence holders and learner drivers
We have all the resources you need to help you overcome issues such as:
- Phobias
- Fears
- Panic Attacks
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Driving Skills Issues
- Confidence issues
- Driving after passing the driving test
- Driving in unfamiliar areas
- Using a Sat-Nav
- Post Accident/Trauma/Road Rage incidents
- Dual Carrigeways
- Motorway Driving
- City Centre Driving
- Rural Roads and Dual Carriageways
- Night Time Driving
For more information visit our dedicated website by clicking the link below
Why Choose Us?
An Experienced Local Business That Cares
Experience
- Grade A DVSA Instructor
- Over 25 years’ experience
- Patient, friendly, and highly qualified
- Coaching for anxiety, panic attacks & phobias
- Affordable pricing and satisfaction guarantee
- Advanced driver and therapist in one
Support
🧠 We also offer specialist support for driving-related anxiety, helping clients overcome fear of motorways, high speeds, and post-accident trauma. CLICK HERE
Written Testimonials
After on and off driving lessons for a number of years, followed by an 8 year gap without any driving at all, I decided to contact Liam for some therapy driving lessons. I’d never enjoyed driving, in fact, I disliked it and feared it….I’d avoided talking about driving, getting into any situation where the conversation would come up and it had become a huge problem.
Today, after a number of driving therapy sessions with Liam, I have passed my test. To me, it feels like a first time pass, as it had been so long and looking back, I had never, ever wanted to pass the test until now. Liam has taught me how to enjoy driving, not fear it. By the time I got to the test day itself, I was fully prepared and knew that it was absolutely within my capabilities to pass…I think I even enjoyed it a little.
To me, Liam is nothing short of a miracle worker. I would recommend him to anyone who has driving anxiety..whether that be a fear of the test, a fear of certain types of driving, a dislike or avoidance of driving. I have passed my test and I now enjoy driving…I never thought that day would come.
Thank you Liam. Your help has been both life changing and amazing. I’ll be eternally grateful.
Rachel
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Despite being a fairly confident driver on known roads and routes for approximately 20 years the thought of motorway driving, even as a passenger has filled me with fear, anxiety, dread and physical avoidance for many years. I would get sweaty palms, have nightmares, become breathless and very tense to the extent that I couldn’t think what I was doing, I would just want to stop the car and escape the situation.
After landing a job that requires me to travel, I looked for advanced driving courses and came across Liam who offers therapy driving courses to drivers of all abilities. Thinking that I was a pretty safe driver I didn’t really know how it would work or what else I could actually learn about driving however I knew I had severe anxiety in relation to unknown busy roads and motorways; and being a therapist myself I am aware how powerful thoughts can be in relation to affecting a persons physical behaviours and decided it was worth a go.
Liam is a driving instructor who specialises in using psychological therapies combined with driving instruction to reduce anxiety and build confidence, to banish panic and restore calm whilst re-mastering the roads. On my 1st lesson, I drove on some familiar roads and was amazed that Liam was able to pin point some common mistakes I was making, such as struggling to read the speed of over road vehicles, as I was looking in the wrong mirrors; helping correct some very basic habits was the key to increasing my confidence.
By lesson 2 I was on the busy M62 motorway heading to Manchester in thick fog, all the time Liam was reassuring me, and verbally prompting were necessary; I was remarkably calm. At this point I knew these lessons were going to a game changer and open up the freedom of the roads to me. At the end of 4 lessons I now feel confident and calm at the thought of my upcoming trip across the country. My overall driving, concentration, road awareness, and observations have all improved...and my driving anxiety is a thing of the past.
If I can offer any advice to other nervous or anxious passengers, I would say don’t wait as long as I did to seek help, pick up the phone, ring Liam and talk about your fears and feelings. Liam is extremely calm, understanding and a pleasure to have by your side.
Huge thanks, I will be forever grateful
Best wishes
Sonia
Sonia BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy MRCOT
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I was a little nervous at first. After a few lessons with Liam I became more comfortable and less nervous. I found Liam far more relaxed and calm than my previous instructor. Liam gave me clear easy instructions and made driving easy. I felt safe with Liam and today I passed my test, I am so happy.
Thank You Liam.
Christie
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I'd avoided motorways for nearly 2 years.
Anxious sometimes as a passenger.
Doubting my ability to control anxiety.
Now feel confident from spending time with Liam doing the following:
-Toning up my driving, eliminating bad habits.
-Understanding triggers and that anxiety is to be acknowledged/understood and not fought.
-Driving on motorways, M606, M62, M1 North and South.
-Putting checks in to practice to change my thought process when anxiety levels started to rise.
I now feel capable of putting those things to use should I need to in the future.
I feel in control and excited to drive again.
Callum
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It's only after a couple of weeks after my end journey with Liam, that it dawned on me that I didn't feel scared on the road.
It's empowering to feel that a person can go from being a nervous wreck just thinking about driving let alone actually doing it.
The other day my husband couldn't get into the driver's seat, as another car was parked so close. I didn't think twice about getting into the car and reversing it out for him. For me its the fact that I didn't feel scared. Thanks Liam for your patient support.
Betsy
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After 5 instructor, I finally find someone who managed to train the untrainable... Thank you your inspiration motivation and guidance
Ahmed
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I feel very lucky I had a chance to learn to drive with Liam Dent. Couldn’t wish for a better instructor, 100% professional and very helpful. Thank You for taking the time to calmly explain to me everything that I had problems with and for taking my dramas :) with a big smile. Would never believe that I will own driving license so Big Thanks to You. Already missing the lessons and the laughs.
Wiola
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Liam may say a lot of annoying phrases such as "slow down", "less space less speed" or "a driver only has to see one thing...everything" (I will still argue about that as it doesn't make sense) but these are phrases that will stick with you for your future independent driving. I honestly will hold my hand up and say I am not the easiest person to teach (sorry Liam) which makes me even more thankful that Liam took the time and patience (a whole lot of patience) to make sure I know the MSPSGL off by heart and can drive to a high standard. Thank you Liam :-)
Chantelle
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“Before I started lessons with Liam I had zero experience and was very anxious about learning to drive. Through his patience and guidance I have learnt to not only feel confident, but to actually enjoy driving. And today I stand here with a test pass ...”
Jake
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Prices
Prices & Booking
- Competitive rates: £36 per hour
- Intensive courses and block bookings available
- 100% satisfaction or your money back
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Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 12/04/2025Welcome to Long Lee School of Motoring. By booking lessons with us, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These are designed to ensure a smooth and effective learning experience for all our students.
1. Lesson Bookings and Payments
Booking Confirmation: Lessons are confirmed upon receipt of payment. Payments can be made via bank transfer or cash.
Lesson Duration: Standard lessons are 1 hour unless otherwise agreed.
Package Deals: If you purchase a block of lessons at a discounted rate, the full payment must be made in advance. These lessons must be used within 6 months from the date of purchase.
2. Cancellations and Rescheduling
Student Cancellations: If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please provide at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice may be charged at the full lesson rate.
Instructor Cancellations: In the rare event that we need to cancel a lesson, we will provide as much notice as possible and reschedule at a mutually convenient time.
3. Student Responsibilities
Licensing: Students must hold a valid UK provisional driving licence and present it at the first lesson.
Fitness to Drive: Students must be in a fit state to drive. This includes not being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any medication that may impair driving ability.
Punctuality: Please be ready at the agreed time and location. Delays may result in a shortened lesson duration.
4. Instructor Responsibilities
Professional Conduct: Our instructors are committed to providing a professional, patient, and supportive learning environment.
Vehicle Maintenance: All vehicles used for instruction are regularly maintained and insured for driving instruction purposes.
5. Practical Driving Test
Test Booking: Students are responsible for booking their practical driving test. However, instructors can provide guidance on the appropriate timing for booking.
Use of School Vehicle: Use of our vehicle for the practical test is at the instructor's discretion and subject to availability. The instructor must be confident in the student's readiness for the test.
6. Refunds
Unused Lessons: Refunds for unused prepaid lessons are available upon request. Refunds will be calculated based on the number of lessons taken and any applicable discounts.
Processing Time: Please allow up to 14 days for refund processing.
7. Liability
Personal Property: We are not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property during lessons.
Accidents: Our vehicles are insured for driving instruction. In the event of an accident, the instructor will determine responsibility based on the circumstances.
8. Data Protection
Personal Information: We collect and store personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Your information will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
Communication: By providing your contact details, you consent to receive communication from us regarding your lessons and related services.
9. Amendments to Terms
We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated to students and will take effect from the date of notification.
10. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at:
Email: drivertherapy@protonmail.com
Phone: 07931793103
By booking lessons with Long Lee School of Motoring, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions.
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