Driving Lessons in Hexham
There are 39 independent driving instructors in Hexham alongside one driving school, giving you plenty of choice when booking lessons. The school holds a 5-star rating and offers automatic driving lessons with female driving instructors available. You'll also find 13 independent female driving instructors in the area. The local Hexham test centre has a 53% pass rate based on recent DVSA data.
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Top driving schools in Hexham by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Emma Wilson School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Hexham.
Emma Wilson School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Hexham.
Emma Wilson School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Hexham.
Driving schools and instructors in Hexham
Emma Wilson School of Motoring
20 years of experience helping hundreds of learners across the Tyne Valley, with a team of instructors who tailor their approach to how each person learns best. The school emphasizes patience and individual support, recognizing that driving can be stressful for some learners. Multiple instructors bring diverse backgrounds, from a former primary school teacher to a bus driver with safe driving certificates, ensuring a good fit for different learning styles.
Hexham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Hexham saw 1,388 tests between 2025 and 2026 with a 53% pass rate, slightly above the national average of 50%. Women passed at 52.8% and men at 53.1%, while automatic drivers managed 37.2%, notably lower than manual. The roads around Hexham involve rural approaches with national speed limit sections, narrow market town streets, and the challenging descent into the town centre from the surrounding hills. The wait is currently 17 weeks.
Hexham
1,388 tests taken · 17 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham | 52.8% | 53.1% | 37.2% | 53.0% | 1,388 | 17 weeks |