The Driving Academy
Led by Darran Shaw, a 25-year veteran instructor and former chairman of Bishop Auckland Driving Instructors Association, alongside top-graded instructor Andy McDonald. The school uses iPads, dash cams, and interactive theory tools to create engaging lessons, with a 10-hour block at £370 or pay-as-you-go options at £58 for 1.5 hours and £76 for 2-hour sessions. Multiple five-star reviews highlight patient, confidence-building instruction that delivers first-time passes.
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Test centres near The Driving Academy
The 1 test centre closest to The Driving Academy. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
Durham
9,451 tests taken · 16 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 52.6% | 53.7% | 47.8% | 53.2% | 9,451 | 16 weeks |
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