Laisteridge Lane · Bradford BD7
From first gear to full licence.
Patient, clear driving lessons with Sijad, manual or automatic, 7am to 7pm every day. 4.9 stars from 660 Google reviews, and confidence building is what pupils mention most.
- 1IntroducedShown it, tried it once or twice.
- 2Under full instructionDoing it, with step-by-step talk-through.
- 3PromptedMostly there, with the odd reminder.
- 4Seldom promptedRarely needs a word from the passenger seat.
- 5IndependentDoes it safely on your own, every time.
The DVSA tracks every skill through five stages, read here as gears. Where are you?
- stars from 660 Google reviews
- 4.9
- stars from 660 Google reviews
- reviews on confidence building
- 129
- reviews on confidence building
- on passing first time
- 60
- on passing first time
- 7am to 7pm, every day
- 7–7
- 7am to 7pm, every day
“Laid back and humorous but isn't afraid to critique when necessary.”
Danyal Mohammed, passed first time · Google review
Manual or automatic. Both taught.
One-to-one lessons around Bradford, manual or automatic, from the first time you find the biting point to the morning of your practical test.
First lessons
Never driven, or nervous about it? Start in first gear and build confidence at your own pace.
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Manual lessons
Clutch, gears and hill starts, explained simply until they stop being something you think about.
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Automatic lessons
No clutch, no gear changes: more of your attention on the road, the mirrors and the junction ahead.
MoreGetting test-ready
Mock-test thinking, test routes and the last few weak spots, so test day feels like another lesson.
MoreFind your gear
Where are you up to? Rate yourself, 1 to 5.
The DVSA's driver's record moves every skill through five stages, from introduced to independent. Rate the ones you've tried, see roughly what gear you're in, and send Sijad the message it writes.
Controls and moving off
Not rated
Mirrors, signals and position
Not rated
Junctions
Not rated
Roundabouts
Not rated
Pedestrian crossings
Not rated
Meeting and passing traffic
Not rated
Manoeuvres and parking
Not rated
Following signs and sat nav
Not rated
Skip anything you haven't tried yet. Nothing is saved or sent until you choose to.
In neutral
Rate at least 3 skills, 1 to 5, to see roughly where you are.
A self-check on the DVSA's five stages, not an assessment. Sijad will see where you really are on your first lesson.
4.9 from 660 Google reviews
“I’ve managed to pass my driving test on my first attempt and it wouldn’t have been possible without Sijad. He’s a great instructor that’s laid back and humorous but isn’t afraid to critique when necessary. He constantly supports and uplifts you when you make mistakes and his driving methods are easy and simple to grasp. Top that off with the reasonable pricing, flexibility and fast response times this is the easiest recommendation I could ever make. Thank you for everything.”
What reviewers talk about
- Confidence building129
- Passing first time60
- Passing the test22
- Calm instructor16
- Flexible scheduling15
- Quick pass7
Google's topic counts, not a pass rate.
“I passed my practical driving test on my first attempt, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my instructor. He was always polite, encouraging, and very clear with his instructions, which made learning to drive much easier and more enjoyable. He was also very flexible with lesson timings, which was greatly appreciated.”
“Extremely competent instructor, was very patient with me and could clearly identify mistakes while rectifying them in a professional and easy to understand manner. My experience with Sijad was only the best and he is fully qualified to be an instructor, remaining amicable while teaching me how to navigate the roads properly and giving me tips not just for the test but for actual urban driving too.”
“Top gear is an amazing driving instructor, he’s patient and considerate. He teaches not only how to drive but to build confidence in your own abilities. Thank you for constant encouragement. I have passed my test. I highly recommend top gear for your uk driving lessons.”
Your instructor
Sijad: calm in the passenger seat, straight with you.
Pupils describe an instructor who is patient and calm, clear with his instructions and quick to spot a mistake, then explains how to put it right without fuss. One says he is laid back and humorous but isn't afraid to critique when necessary. Another says he gave tips not just for the test but for real urban driving too.
“Could clearly identify mistakes while rectifying them in a professional and easy to understand manner.”
Questions before your first lesson
Do you teach manual or automatic?
Both are listed on the school's current website. Say which you want when you call; if you are not sure, Sijad can talk you through the difference.
I'm nervous. Is that all right?
Yes. Confidence building is the topic Google counts most in the reviews (129 of them), and pupils describe Sijad as patient, calm and encouraging. Tell him on your first lesson.
When can I have lessons?
Google lists 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, and flexible scheduling comes up in 15 reviews. Lesson times are arranged when you call.
Do people pass first time?
Many reviewers did: Google counts passing first time in 60 of 660 reviews and a quick pass in 7. Nothing here is a pass rate, and everyone learns at their own pace.
How much are lessons?
Prices are not listed online yet. Pupils mention reasonable pricing; call 07831 557730 for current prices and availability.
Based at
13 Laisteridge Lane, Bradford BD7 1RD
Close to the University of Bradford, BD7. Lessons around this side of the city; call to check Sijad covers your area.
Ready for first gear? Ring Sijad.
One-to-one lessons, manual or automatic, from Laisteridge Lane, BD7. Google lists 7am to 7pm, seven days a week; lesson times are arranged when you call.