Driving Lessons in Hexham
Despite having just one driving school (which offers automatic lessons and female driving instructors), Hexham benefits from 39 independent driving instructors including 13 female driving instructors. This creates excellent choice for personalised tuition in the area. The local test centre is particularly appealing with a 56.7% pass rate, though fewer annual tests mean booking ahead is advisable.
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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 offers a refreshingly high 56.7% pass rate from its single centre, well above the national average, with 1,213 tests conducted between 2024 and 2025. Women slightly edged ahead at 57.7% compared to men at 55.8%, while automatic drivers achieved 46.3%. The market town setting means dealing with the steep approach roads from the Tyne Valley, narrow streets around the abbey, and rural routes that require confidence with hills and tight bends, but generally less traffic pressure than urban areas.
Hexham
1,213 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham | 57.7% | 55.8% | 46.3% | 56.7% | 1,213 |