Rick Dallaston

Driving Instructor - Harrogate & Knaresborough

Hello,​ ​I’m​ ​Rick​ ​and​ ​I​ ​am​ ​a​ ​recent​ ​member​ ​of​ ​Learn​ ​Driving​ ​UK​ ​team.​ ​

I​ ​am​ ​a​ ​married,​ ​father​ ​to​ ​2​ ​daughters​ ​and​ ​a​ ​son​ ​and​ ​have​ ​been​ ​driving​ ​for​ ​over​ ​30​ ​years.​ ​
I​ ​passed​ ​my​ ​car​ ​driving​ ​test​ ​aged​ ​18​ ​and​ ​my​ ​motorbike​ ​test​ ​aged​ ​26.​ ​I​ ​have​ ​also​ ​completed​ ​a​ ​motorbike​ ​safety​ ​course​ ​with​ ​North​ ​Yorkshire​ ​Police.​ ​

In​ ​my​ ​spare​ ​time​ ​I​ ​am​ ​restoring​ ​a​ ​motorbike,​ ​learning​ ​to​ ​play​ ​the​ ​drums​ ​and​ ​am​ ​a​ ​keen​ ​DIYer.​ ​I​ ​really​ ​enjoy​ ​just​ ​spending​ ​time​ ​with​ ​my​ ​family​ ​and​ ​our​ ​3​ ​dogs.​ ​

I​ ​have​ ​always​ ​enjoyed​ ​driving​ ​and​ ​the​ ​fantastic​ ​freedom​ ​it​ ​brings.​ ​People​ ​who​ ​know​ ​me​ ​say​ ​I​ ​am​ ​calm,​ ​patient​ ​and​ ​knowledgeable.​ ​

I​ ​am​ ​looking​ ​forward​ ​to​ ​helping​ ​you​ ​achieve​ ​your​ ​driving​ ​goals.

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Rick Dallaston

Driving Instructor
Rick covers the following postcode areas: HG1, HG2, HG3 & HG5.

Average of 4.89 from a total of 1474 reviews

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Recent Reviews

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Anna Skibinska (Automatic Driving Lessons Harrogate)
1 month ago

How would you rate your experience with your driving instructor/LDUK?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5/5 my instructor Rick Dallaston is super star ⭐️ He is the Best 👌👌
How did you find us?
"I found you through a recommendation.  I’m so glad I did."
How do you feel now you have passed your driving test?
"I feel incredibly proud, relieved, and excited. It’s such a huge milestone, and I finally feel confident and independent on the road."
Please tell us why you gave your instructor/LDUK the star rating you did.
"I gave Rick 5 stars if I could give more will do  because Rick was patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in my progress. Every lesson felt calm, clear, and well‑structured. He explained everything in a way that made sense, helped me build real confidence, and always encouraged me, even on the tougher days. I truly felt set up for success.
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your experience with LDUK?
"My whole experience with LDUK was smooth, professional, and reassuring from start to finish. Communication was great, the lessons were tailored to my needs, and I always felt safe and well‑guided. I would happily recommend LDUK to anyone learning to drive."
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Jenny Crowe (Automatic driving lessons Harrogate)
4 months ago

Congratulations to Jenny Crowe on a fantastic first-time pass in Knaresborough 🎉

Jenny passed her driving test first time in an automatic car with Rick Dallaston of Learn Driving UK. A brilliant achievement and a real credit to her focus and preparation throughout her lessons.

Very well done, Jenny — wishing you many safe and confident miles ahead as you enjoy your new freedom on the road 🚗✨

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Phill Nolley (Automatic driving lessons Harrogate)
4 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First-Time Pass

I would rate my experience with my driving instructor and Learn Driving UK as 5 out of 5. The instruction throughout my lessons was clear and concise, which really helped me focus on the areas I needed to improve and build my skills confidently.

I found my instructor through word of mouth. Rick Dallaston had previously provided driving lessons to someone I knew and came highly recommended, so I felt confident choosing him from the start.

Now that I have passed my driving test, I feel both happy and relieved that the testing process is complete. Achieving a first-time pass has been a great outcome and a real confidence boost.

I gave this rating because my instructor consistently provided clear, constructive feedback and practical guidance on how to improve. Rick made every effort to ensure I felt at ease during each lesson, creating a calm and supportive learning environment that really helped my progress.

Overall, my experience with Learn Driving UK has been very positive. I will have no hesitation in recommending Rick and Learn Driving UK to friends and anyone else looking for professional, supportive driving lessons.

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Charlene Mutambanengwe (Automatic Harrogate)
4 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10)

I found Learn Driving UK through a Google search and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. Now that I’ve passed my driving test, I feel relieved, proud, and really happy — I can’t wait to get my new car and start driving independently.

I gave my instructor and Learn Driving UK a 10/10 rating because the teaching was excellent throughout. My instructor was brilliant, very patient, and always encouraging. Everything was explained clearly, which helped build my confidence and ensured I felt fully prepared for my driving test.

Overall, my experience with Learn Driving UK was extremely positive. The lessons were well organised, supportive, and structured in a way that really helped me progress. I would happily recommend Learn Driving UK to anyone looking for professional, reliable driving lessons and a supportive instructor.

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Beata Stankevic (Automatic Harrogate)
4 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I found Learn Driving UK through Facebook and I’m really excited to have passed my driving test first time. My instructor, Rick Dallaston, was a very nice person and made me feel comfortable throughout my lessons. He was always happy to help and took the time to explain things clearly whenever I didn’t understand.

Learning to drive was a very pleasant experience overall, and I’d like to thank Learn Driving UK for helping me achieve my first-time pass.

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