About Mike McGowan Driving School in Leeds

Mission Statement

About Mike McGowan – Professional and Qualified Driving Instructor in Leeds

Mike McGowan is a dedicated and experienced driving instructor in Leeds, committed to helping learners become safe, skilled, and confident drivers. With a Diploma in Driver Education and extensive experience behind the wheel, Mike offers high-quality driving lessons in Leeds tailored to each learner’s needs.

Over the years, Mike has driven a wide range of vehicles—including buses, coaches, and HGVs—which has given him a deep understanding of road behaviour, traffic situations, and the importance of safe driving. This real-world experience helps him teach learners how to handle the road with confidence and awareness.

Having witnessed many examples of unsafe driving throughout Leeds and across the UK, Mike is passionate about improving road safety. His goal is to provide driving lessons that not only help you pass your test but also prepare you for a lifetime of safe, responsible driving.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, Mike offers friendly, patient, and professional tuition designed to help you succeed.

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Meet Mike

Mike McGowan

Driving Instructor with a Diploma in Driver Education

Mike would love to see our roads a lot safer. With his vast experience in driving different vehicles. He has driven buses coaches and HGV and seen lots of bad driving and wants to see the roads safer both in Leeds and UK

Coming Soon

To be confirmed

When they arrive they will be covering different parts of Leeds

They will cover Beeston, Holbeck, Hunslet, Morley, Middleton, Belle Isle.

Our Promise

We promise to give a full and honest tuition through your learning and development. While on your driving Lessons in Leeds

High Rate of Success

With a good driving test pass rate, you will be in safe hands for your driving lessons in Leeds

Zero Accident Rate

When learning to drive with Mike. He always teaches defensive driving so you have fewer chances of accidents.

We're Never Late

Most of the time when Mike is coming for your driving lessons he is quite early

Price Promise

When you book driving lessons with Mike the price you start paying on your first Lesson will be the price you pay until your test even if the prices go up.

True Professionals

Driving lessons with Mike, are relaxed but always safe and professional while you are learning to drive.

We Work Around You

Where possible Mike tries his best to adapt to your learning skills and when you are available for driving lessons

Start Learning to Drive Today

Give us a call to schedule your first driving lesson

07535457621

Testimonials

Here’s what our happy drivers had to say about our services:

Mike McGowan Driving School in Leeds helped to build up my confidence, as a nervous
person. generally, when starting something new, I can find the situation intimidating. Mike
has the patience of a saint; he put me at ease, making the lessons interesting, has so much
knowledge of roads and road safety, and you can have a laugh with him. Would recommend
Mike 100%.

Sophia Jones

I would highly recommend Mike McGowan Driving School for anyone wanting to learn to
drive in Leeds. He was always on time, which is something my previous instructor was not,
hence the reason why I changed instructors. I found Mike to be friendly, funny, and excellent
at explaining things properly. I passed my second test, but the first with Mike, with only three
minors.

Harold Green

For anyone thinking of learning to drive, Mike McGowan Driving School in Morley, Leeds is
the man to call. He is passionate about teaching the learner correctly and not rushing you
with anything. He would rather explain things repeatedly if you do not understand something,
and he will work with you in the best way for you to learn. 100% recommend.

Grant Harvey

When I was looking to drive, I knew I would need an Instructor who would be able to help
with my confidence. Driving itself is a real skill, and Mike McGowan Driving School has the
skill to teach anyone to drive. After all, he helped me pass. 10/10.

Kate Lewis

Avada Driving School really helped build my confidence behind the wheel and with driving in general, and they got me a first time pass! Highly recommended.

Kelly Johnson

One of the best instructors about passed after just 12 hours cannot ask for a better instructor

I was such a nervous driver after a crash when I started with Mike, as other instructors were very dismissive of my reactions but I passed my test today and it’s all thanks to Mike!I would highly recommend for new or nervous drivers!! See you on the road!

Highly recommend Mike, Patient with his students, letting them learn at their own pace and explaining things clearly so they're easy to understand. Easy to get along with and made me look forward to my lessons rather than be worried.

I had my lessons for 6 months with Mike..he is a lovely man I learnt things quite easy.at times I struggled but he is patient and understood me well...before I started with Mike I was scared to do my theory test but with his help I passed it first time unfortunately I did not pass my driving but that was nothing to do with the way I was taught it was just luck that day..I would recommend Mike to anyone he is very understanding due to my health and how I was on my lessons he works according to each individual level..

Very happy with him very easy to get on with. Keeps you on track, wish my previous instructors were as good. Very calming enjoyed his singing.

"I passed my driving test yesterday, and I owe it all to my brilliant instructor! From my very first lesson, they were fantastic—always professional, friendly, and incredibly patient. They tailored every lesson to what I needed to work on, explained tricky manoeuvres clearly, and never made me feel silly for asking questions. They helped turn my nervousness into confidence, and their calm guidance made all the difference. I always looked forward to lessons, and I felt fully prepared and supported going into my test. If you’re looking for an instructor who will teach you properly, build your skills, and make learning fun, this is the one. Thank you for helping me get on the road—100% recommended!" Thank you Mike really appreciate you

Great experience, passed test the first time. Good instructor. Thank you.

I've been nervous to drive for years. Finally passed my test last month at age 27 with the help of Mike. He gave some really good tips and went over things multiple times with me so that I felt confident, and made me laugh the days I was in tears because I didn't think I would pass. Thank you Mike!

I’ve just passed, and I couldn’t have done it without Mike! Patient, calm, and incredibly supportive throughout every lesson. They built my confidence step by step and made sure I felt fully prepared for my test. Highly recommend — thank you so much!

What a fantastic driving instructor Mike is I can’t thank you enough for all your help and patiences.No more listening to me say I can’t do it when in fact you knew all along I could.thanks again.