Driving Lessons in Sunderland
With 18 driving schools competing across Sunderland, learners can expect competitive pricing from £30 to £41 per hour and consistently high standards reflected in the 4.8-star average rating across local schools. Seven schools cater specifically to automatic driving lessons, while five offer female instructors for those with preferences. The city's two test centres present quite different challenges - Sunderland itself has a 47.1% pass rate, significantly higher than nearby Gateshead's more demanding 37.4% pass rate.
Driving Schools in Sunderland
Sunderland Driving
From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Calm, friendly instructors with local knowledge of test routes and tricky spots across the region. Single lessons from £37/hour, or save with a 10-hour block at £360 or 20-hour block at £700. Beginners get a special offer: 3 hours for £99 if you have no previous driving experience.Calm, friendly instructors with local knowledge of test routes and tricky spots across the region. Single lessons from £37/hour, or save with a 10-hour block at...
A Roarin' Success Driving School
Block bookings availableSingle-instructor school known for some of the highest first-time pass rates in the area, offering a personal touch that larger chains don't provide. Lessons are adapted to your learning style, whether you're nervous or confident, beginner or partly trained. Automatic lessons available with pick-up from home, school, or college.Single-instructor school known for some of the highest first-time pass rates in the area, offering a personal touch that larger chains don't provide. Lessons...
Doxford Driving School
From £40/hr·10hrs for £3805.0-star rated school with 41+ reviews praising instructors for building confidence in nervous learners and first-time test passes. £40/hour for single lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block and £760 for 20 hours; 90-minute and 2-hour options also available. Pass Plus courses at £250 for 6+ hours.5.0-star rated school with 41+ reviews praising instructors for building confidence in nervous learners and first-time test passes. £40/hour for single lessons,...
Robredz IN GEAR Driving School
From £35/hr·10hrs for £350Known for helping nervous learners regain confidence after bad experiences, with multiple reviews praising patience and thoroughness. £35/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £70 and flexible packages from 5 to 20 hours. Several students report first-time passes and quick progression within weeks.Known for helping nervous learners regain confidence after bad experiences, with multiple reviews praising patience and thoroughness. £35/hour or £350 for a...
Chris Elwick Driver Training
From £41/hr·10hrs for £400Officially rated the Best Driving School in Sunderland for 2024 and 2025, with over 350 five-star reviews. Standard 2-hour lessons at £41/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, plus a £160 beginner's course for those with no previous experience. Flexible availability from 7am to 8pm, seven days a week, with theory and practical test bookings handled in-house.Officially rated the Best Driving School in Sunderland for 2024 and 2025, with over 350 five-star reviews. Standard 2-hour lessons at £41/hour or £400 for a...
Teendrive
From £38/hr·10hrs for £360Over 600 five-star Google reviews back this long-standing school's impressive pass rate and effective lesson structures. Lessons start from £38/hour with block deals at £185 for 5 hours or £360 for 10 hours, plus fast pass intensive courses available. Hand-picked instructors focus on building confident drivers across all experience levels.Over 600 five-star Google reviews back this long-standing school's impressive pass rate and effective lesson structures. Lessons start from £38/hour with block...
Fulwell School of Motoring
From £35/hr·10hrs for £37015+ years trading with over 10,000 driving hours delivered and 5,000+ licenses issued. Lessons start at £35 per hour, with block deals from £190 for 5 hours up to £730 for 20 hours, plus free pick-up and drop-off included. Pass Plus courses available at £300 for advanced driving certification.15+ years trading with over 10,000 driving hours delivered and 5,000+ licenses issued. Lessons start at £35 per hour, with block deals from £190 for 5 hours up...
Elite Drive
Block bookings availableAward-winning school that won the 2025 Global Recognition Award for exceptional driver education, backed by 350+ five-star reviews. Instructor Gareth is praised for his calm, patient approach that helps nervous learners feel confident before their test. Pass Plus courses available at £279, with flexible block bookings and pay-as-you-go options to suit your budget.Award-winning school that won the 2025 Global Recognition Award for exceptional driver education, backed by 350+ five-star reviews. Instructor Gareth is praised...
Only Automatic Driving School
Automatic-only lessons using new Toyota Hybrid Mark 4, Renault Clio, and Mercedes A Class vehicles. Seven instructors including female instructor Mandy available Monday to Sunday, 7am–5pm with flexible scheduling. Contact for pricing details.Automatic-only lessons using new Toyota Hybrid Mark 4, Renault Clio, and Mercedes A Class vehicles. Seven instructors including female instructor Mandy...
Driving Instructors in Sunderland
40 independent driving instructors available in this area