• Driving-Ed Automatic

    Providing automatic driving tuition in North Yorkshire

    Driving lessons in Richmond, Catterick, Northallerton and Bedale

    Driver training in Yorkshire since 2017

  • Christmas & New Year

    Please be aware I'll be taking a break this Christmas from Saturday 20 December to Friday 2 January. Any enquiries will be replied to on Monday 5 January 2026.

    Note that I now have several clients already waiting to start their tuition next Spring. Further enquiries are welcomed however it's likley your start date will not be before May 2026.

  • Snow Watch

    Driving lessons are scheduled to continue from Monday 5 Janaury 2026 as normal. Please check your MyDriveTime app to view your booked lessons. Need to get in touch? You can message me directly through your MDT app.

    last update 1st January 2026

  • Driving education with innovation

    Formerly known as Driving Ilkley I've been providing driving tuition in Yorkshire since 2017.

    With many successful clients Driving-Ed now offers automatic driving lessons to learners and full licence holders in North Yorkshire and Co. Durham.

    Specialising with students who have special educational needs: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Global Development Disorder.

    #itsyourroadtrip

  • It's Your Road Trip!

    Discover your journey

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    Your Success

    Your road to success starts with a welcoming, proficient and fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor.

    Since beginning tuition in October 2017 Jonathan has seen more than 200 students pass their practical driving test, usually at the first or second attempt.

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    Your Instructor

    Jonathan is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor.

    A police officer of 30 years, Jonathan trained as an advanced police driver and on retirement in 2016 qualified a year later as a driving instructor, passing all of his tests at the first time of asking!

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    Supporting Disabilities

    Experienced in problem solving, Jonathan has many years of dealing with clients with special educational needs such as dyspraxia, dyslexia, autism, ADHD and global development disorder.

    With a calming approach Jonathan helps to overcome anxiety in learning to drive.

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    Your Drive Time

    Make learning to drive fun and easy with the award winning app MyDriveTime.

    Check on your progress, view your last driving lesson route, see future & past lessons and payment balance in the new MyDriveTime App.

    Receive notifications of your upcoming lesson and the possibility of grabbing an extra one with 'Diary Gaps'.

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    Secure Card Payments

    Secure debit and credit card payments through Square.

    You may pay with a bank transfer, debit or credit card and AMEX online or in person, in the car!

    Keep track on your budget in your MyDriveTime app and see all of your received payments credited to your account.

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    Your Automatic Tuition

    Look for the BIG L - Your tuition car is a brand new automatic Toyota CH-R, hybrid vehicle. With some of your driving powered just by electricity, this car has the highest European Safety Ratings available.

    Take advantage of Adaptive Cruise Control, Safety Braking and an infotainment system giving you Tom Tom Sat Nav, just like that used on your driving test.

    Bring along your tunes on your device to sing along as you drive!

  • Over 200 stories of your success in 8 years

    just some of your testimonials

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    “He is professional and calm and explains things in an interesting and memorable way. The skills that I have learned in his driving lessons are ones I will definitely keep using throughout my driving.”

    — Julija, Catterick Garrison

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    "His patience and understanding of individual needs are exceptional. The pace of our lessons were perfectly pitched. I felt safe and supported at all times.

    His unique experience of advanced driving in the police really helped me to understand road safety in a much more comprehensive way than before."

    — Katie, Catterick

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    "Absolutely amazing! Jonathan is so calm in stressful situations and he’s so helpful too! I would highly recommend. Made me feel very confident going into my driving test."

    Photo by Batuhan Doğan on Unsplash

    — Natty, Ilkley

  • MyDriveTime

    The MyDriveTime app provides you with everything you need to help to manage your learning journey, all within a handy app!
    Whether it's finding out when and where your next lesson is, reflecting on your previous lesson, checking your balance of time available and payment history or accessing learning resources made available by your instructor, the MyDriveTime student experience has it all.

    Once invited by me, you will be able to set up your login credentials, review your details and add addresses & contacts (e.g. Mum & Dad or a partner) before continuing into the app. You can then sign my terms & conditions with your fingertips before exploring each section to familiarise yourself with the available options.

    The app helps you take control and ownership over your data and your journey, putting you firmly in the driving seat.
  • Latest News

    Thoughts, musings, and news. It's YOUR Road Trip!

    Happy New Year! And with a cold snap in the forecast as well as the possibility of snow, I'd like...
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    December 29, 2025
    As we close out the year at Driving-Ed, let’s take a moment to celebrate Your Success Thank...
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    December 24, 2025
    It’s Christmas Eve and the final driving test of the year this afternoon saw Amy from...
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  • Availability information

    Thank you for considering taking driving lessons with me. I am fully booked at the moment and regret that I am unable to start with you straight away.
    You are welcome to leave your details and requirements using the contact form.
    Once there’s availability it will be an immediate start. I hope to be able to offer places in Spring 2026.
    For any further questions please see my faq page.
    Best wishes,
    Jonathan
    Business days:
    Mon-Fri 0800x1800
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