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Smart intensive driving school

Smart intensive driving school

4.9(119 reviews)See reviews ↓·Leeds

About the company

Smart Intensive Driving School was established in 2017 and serves Leeds and the surrounding area. It uses DVSA-approved instructors and has over 5,000 independent, DVSA-approved instructors. Lessons are offered seven days a week.

The school provides intensive driving courses from non-driver to test standard in as few days as possible, spread over a few days with 3-4 hours a day. Manual and automatic courses are available. Theory test support is provided. Pass Plus+ is offered. The school has helped over 50,000 learners get on the road.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Patience and clear instruction emerge as the qualities that learners at this Leeds intensive driving school mention most often. Adel, the instructor named repeatedly across the feedback, is described as calm, supportive and thorough, taking the time to explain manoeuvres and road procedure in terms that anxious beginners can absorb. Several customers note that they had little or no prior experience behind the wheel and credit his steady manner with building their confidence before test day. The intensive format itself attracts consistent praise: one learner completed a course with a handful of follow-up lessons and passed with a single minor fault, while others report first-time passes with similarly few errors.

Reviewers repeatedly highlight the pacing of lessons, describing sessions as well structured, enjoyable and never rushed. A point made in several accounts is the extra preparation offered before an early test, with one customer collected well ahead of the appointment for additional practice to settle nerves. The teaching is also commended for covering every detail, so candidates feel ready rather than merely hopeful. Praise centres on the calm, methodical coaching that turns nervous novices into test-ready drivers.

Smart intensive driving school — Customer photo
Smart intensive driving school — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Aaminah Khan10 June 2026

Definitely recommend! Instructor was really helpful as i booked with him last minute for my test. Thank you Adel

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Mubarak Hassan2 June 2026

I'm absolutely thrilled to have passed my driving test with only 3 minor faults, and I truly couldn't have done it without Mr. Adel! 🌟 He is simply the best instructor — calm, patient, and incredibly thorough. He made sure to cover every single detail, leaving nothing to chance. His teaching style gave me the confidence I needed to perform at my best on test day. If you're looking for a driving instructor who genuinely cares about your progress and goes above and beyond, look no further than Mr. Adel. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to pass with flying colours. Thank you so much, Mr. Adel! 🙏🚗

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Kurt Lucas2 June 2026

Great instructor, patient and clear. Helped me pass with under 20 hours of intensive lessons. You will never meet a nicer guy who will help you drive with confidence. Whole heartedly recommend!

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Dina Mehari12 May 2026

I’m grateful for all your support and patience. Thanks to you, I passed.” * “Thank you for being such a great instructor and helping me pass the exam Adel 🙏🙏

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Joshua Lowry12 May 2026

Adel is an excellent teacher. Very patient and no harsh words, even when you mess up! Thanks to him I passed first time.

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Samuel McMorland6 May 2026

Couldn't recommend highly enough. I did an intensive course with Adel and a handful of lessons leading up to my test passing with only 1 minor fault. The lessons were well paced, enjoyable, and overall excellent. Thank you Adel.

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Mahmoud M2 May 2026

Honestly, best driving instructor in Leeds by a mile. He really knows his stuff when it comes to the driving test and makes sure you’re proper ready. My test were at 8:10am, and he picked me up at 6:30 to get some extra practice in, which really helped settle my nerves. I was really nervous and felt like my brain had taken the day off. I kept making mistakes, and my confidence dropped quickly. Then he asked me to pull over at the Asda car park and calmly reassured me, saying he believed in me and knew I could drive. He reminded me it’s just a test, and the examiner is only there to give directions and see how I perform. That moment helped me rest In the end, I passed, and it’s all down to his help and the belief he had in me. He could see I were ready even when I doubted myself. He’s also really understanding when it comes to payments and never puts any pressure on you—I paid in three instalments, which made things much easier. Can’t recommend him enough

Intensive driving courses in Leeds compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Leeds are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Pass Very Fast - Intensive Driving Courses★ 5,047Yes
2Smart intensive driving school (this page)★ 4,9119Yes
3Intensive Driving Courses & Driving Lessons Leeds★ 5,04Yes
45DAY Leeds★ 4,4132No
Contact
+447723089792intensivedrivingcourseuk.co.uk341 Easterly Rd, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2TS
Working hours
Monday08:00–18:00
Tuesday08:00–18:00
Wednesday08:00–18:00
Thursday08:00–18:00
Friday08:00–16:00
Saturday08:00–14:00
SundayClosed