Thumbs Up Driver Training
9 Woolsington Rd, North Shields NE29 8RU
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Kim Gibson's school boasts an excellent first-time pass rate backed by 66 five-star reviews praising her patience, knowledge, and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Lessons are £40 per hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with flexible one, one-and-a-half, or two-hour sessions available. Free online theory support and hand-outs are included with all packages.
Pricing
Listed rates for Thumbs Up Driver Training. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£40
per hour
Best value
10-hour block
£400
block booking
Test centres near Thumbs Up Driver Training
The 3 test centres closest to Thumbs Up Driver Training. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
48%
Gosforth
10,531 tests taken · 16 week waitWomen46.7%
Men49.8%
Automatic44.3%
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Sunderland
10,436 tests taken · 9 week waitWomen51.1%
Men51.2%
Automatic42.7%
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Blyth
6,973 tests taken · 14 week waitWomen52.4%
Men49.7%
Automatic39.4%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth | 46.7% | 49.8% | 44.3% | 48.4% | 10,531 | 16 weeks |
| Sunderland | 51.1% | 51.2% | 42.7% | 51.1% | 10,436 | 9 weeks |
| Blyth | 52.4% | 49.7% | 39.4% | 50.9% | 6,973 | 14 weeks |
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