Driving Lessons in Consett
Consett has 1 driving school with a 5-star rating that offers both automatic driving lessons and female driving instructors. The nearest test centre at Gateshead has a challenging 37.5% pass rate, one of the lower rates in the North East, so thorough preparation is particularly important.
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The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Caroline's School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Consett.
Caroline's School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Consett.
Caroline's School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Consett.
Driving lessons in Consett
1 driving school and 0 independent instructors.
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Caroline's School of Motoring
99% pass rate across two decades of experience, with Grade A instructors specialising in nervous drivers and offering patient, tailored support. 5-star rated on Google and Yell, they provide manual and automatic lessons, mock tests, and Pass Plus courses to build confidence at your own pace.
Consett Test Centres and Pass Rates
Gateshead is the sole centre and it has one of the lowest pass rates you'll find at 37.5%, well below the 50% national average. The split is almost even, with women at 37.9% and men at 37.2%, and automatic learners struggled to 32.7% across 9,512 tests between 2025 and 2026. Roads here include the Tyne Bridge approaches with multiple lanes and fast-moving traffic, the Team Valley gyratory system that demands sharp lane discipline, and steep residential streets around the town centre, though the wait is only 7 weeks.
Gateshead
9,512 tests taken · 7 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 37.9% | 37.2% | 32.7% | 37.5% | 9,512 | 7 weeks |