Driving Lessons in Hebburn
Hebburn has two driving schools with a perfect 5-star average rating and lessons priced at £40 per hour. Several test centres serve the area, though pass rates vary considerably: Gosforth has the highest at 47.5%, while Gateshead is notably lower at 37.4%, based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25). Sunderland and Blyth fall in between at 47.1% and 47.2% respectively.
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Driving Schools in Hebburn
2 schools
Colin Mordue Driving Tuition
Grade A instructor with 39 years' experience; only 6.8% of UK driving instructors achieve this highest grading. Extensive five-star reviews highlight his patient, calm teaching style and track record of first-time passes, with lessons at £40/hour or £38/hour for two-hour bookings. Known for preparing learners as safe, confident drivers rather than just test-passers.Grade A instructor with 39 years' experience; only 6.8% of UK driving instructors achieve this highest grading. Extensive five-star reviews highlight his...
Hebburn Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 4 nearby test centres
Gateshead presents the biggest challenge at just 37.4% pass rate, while both Sunderland and Blyth manage 47% across these 3 centres that saw 23,686 tests from 2024 to 2025. The Tyne Bridge approaches, Gateshead's steep town centre streets, and the region's complex roundabout systems create demanding conditions, though Sunderland's coastal areas and Blyth's quieter streets offer some relief. Women perform marginally better overall, achieving 49.7% at Blyth versus men at 45.3%, while automatic pass rates hover around 31-38% - surprisingly low figures suggesting these industrial roads challenge even drivers without clutch concerns.
Gosforth
10,234 tests takenBlyth
6,493 tests takenSunderland
9,084 tests takenGateshead
8,109 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth | 47.3% | 47.6% | 45.7% | 47.5% | 10,234 |
| Blyth | 49.7% | 45.3% | 35.9% | 47.2% | 6,493 |
| Sunderland | 46.4% | 47.8% | 37.6% | 47.1% | 9,084 |
| Gateshead | 37.6% | 37.2% | 31.0% | 37.4% | 8,109 |