Where are the best places to practice driving in Bradford?

Whether you're with your driving instructor or going out with family or friends, there are a plenty of places around Bradford that are great to practice in and around.

By driving in different areas around Bradford city, you're going to learn to recognise more places and situations, which will boost your experience and confidence. The secret to passing your test is confidence - so get on those roads! 🚗

Here's a few places to practice:

• Around your own home

  E.g. Barkerend Rd, Bradford, BD3 9DB

  Familiar areas and roads are the best when starting out. If you have a road out of front of your home and are able to use the car of a friend or family member, it's a great chance to get familiar with car controls, checking mirrors, pulling off and stopping and other basic manoeuvres.
• A647 Bradford to Leeds

  St Augustine's Terrace Bradford, BD3 0DN

  The A647 from Bradford takes you on a straight and consistent drive all the way to Leeds. This means you will get great experience at higher speeds, moving in and around traffic. It's a long drive, so you may not want to do both ways!
• Enterprise 5 Retail Park

  Enterprise 5 retail park, Enterprise Way, Bradford. BD10 8EG

  This shopping area could be quite busy, however its great experience driving north to the retail park and getting yourself into a bay and practice reversing. Consider using this area after 6pm.
• Euroway Trading Estate

  Euroway Trading Estate, Wharfedale Rd, Bradford, BD4 6SP

  This is a quite space to get comfortable with clutch control, moving through gears and getting used to junctions. A perfect spot for learner drivers.