Business Details
44 Years
experience
Expert Driving Lessons in Barnsley, Rotherham & Sheffield
Established in 1982, Pelican Driving School is a family-run business dedicated to training safe and responsible drivers for life. Our team of highly trained instructors delivers driving lessons across Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield, offering both manual and automatic instruction tailored to individual needs. We prioritise one-to-one lessons with no additional pupils in the car, ensuring focused, reliable tuition. Our instructors, many of whom are DBS-checked, provide guidance from the first lesson through to test preparation, using dual-controlled, clean vehicles.With flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, we cater to drivers of all ages and experience levels. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our high first-time pass rates and testimonials from successful learners. We also offer refresher courses for those returning to driving after a break. As a respected local driving school, we combine decades of experience with a personalised approach to driver education.
Services
Driving Lessons
Manual Driving
Automatic Driving
Instructor Training
Refresher Courses
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer one-to-one driving lessons with no other pupils in the car.
- Our instructors are DBS-checked and provide tailored tuition from day one.
- Dual-controlled vehicles ensure a safe learning environment for all pupils.
- Flexible scheduling available evenings, weekends, and during school holidays.
- High first-time pass rates reflect our commitment to quality driver training.
What people say
Experienced instructors
Patient teaching methods
Flexible scheduling
High pass rates
Safe learning environment
Services
Driving Lessons
Pelican Driving School provides comprehensive driving lessons tailored to individual needs. Our instructors deliver one-to-one tuition using dual-controlled vehicles, ensuring a safe environment for learners. Lessons focus on building confidence, road safety awareness, and test preparation for all age groups.
Manual Driving
Manual driving instruction covers clutch control, gear changes, and hill starts. Our experienced instructors teach in modern vehicles with dual controls, helping learners master manual transmission skills for urban and rural driving conditions across South Yorkshire.
Automatic Driving
Automatic driving lessons focus on smooth acceleration, braking techniques, and confidence-building. Ideal for those with physical limitations or preferring modern vehicle technology, our tuition prepares learners for all road conditions using up-to-date automatic cars.
Instructor Training
Our Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) training programme prepares candidates for part 2 and 3 exams. With a pass rate double the national average, we offer one-to-one training and franchise opportunities for aspiring driving instructors.
Refresher Courses
Designed for qualified drivers returning to the road after a break, our refresher courses rebuild confidence in current traffic conditions. Sessions focus on modern road regulations, new signage, and advanced driving techniques for improved safety.
People
Kath Bailey
Founder & Booking Coordinator
Kath Bailey established Pelican Driving School in 1982. With a diploma in driver training, she oversees lesson bookings and maintains quality standards across all instructors. She remains actively involved in customer inquiries.
Justine Dobson
Advanced Driving Instructor & Examiner
Justine Dobson is a Diamond Advanced Driving Examiner with extensive experience in fleet driver training and ADI instruction. She specialises in promoting road safety and professional driving standards across South Yorkshire.
Mary
Automatic Driving Instructor
Mary delivers automatic driving lessons in Sheffield. With local knowledge of test routes, she provides patient instruction tailored to individual learning paces, creating a supportive environment for nervous drivers.
Ann
Automatic Driving Instructor
Ann offers automatic driving tuition in Sheffield. Her lessons focus on building confidence through structured training, combining local road knowledge with a friendly approach to help learners prepare for their driving tests.
Paul
Automatic Driving Instructor
Paul provides automatic driving lessons in Rotherham. With motorcycle expertise, he brings additional road awareness to his instruction, offering tailored tuition that adapts to each learner's confidence level and experience.
Questions
What areas do you cover for driving lessons?
We provide driving lessons throughout Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield, with instructors strategically located to cover all test routes in these areas.
Can I choose between manual and automatic cars?
Yes, we offer both manual and automatic driving lessons with dedicated instructors for each transmission type across all service areas.
How long are your driving lessons?
Standard lessons last one hour, but we also offer 1.5-hour and two-hour sessions for those who prefer extended practice periods.
Do you guarantee the same instructor throughout training?
Yes, we ensure continuity by assigning the same instructor for all your lessons unless specifically requested otherwise.
What qualifications do your instructors hold?
All instructors are fully qualified ADIs with DBS checks, including specialist examiners and fleet driver trainers with industry-recognised certifications.
Can I book block lessons for better rates?
Yes, block booking 10 lessons costs £390, offering both financial savings and structured progression towards your driving test preparation.
Reviews (1)
Dawn N.
Jan 03, 2022
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Feel very let down after paying for lessons for 8months my daughters instructor retired we were given no notice of this and now been told they won't have a replacement for 3 months
