Driving Lessons in Tyne And Wear
From £30/hr·Average £37/hr
Tyne And Wear's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Tyne And Wear
50 schools
Fulwell School of Motoring
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 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...
Pass with Martin Y Brown
Grade A qualified instructor with over 20 years' experience teaching since 2000, emphasizing relaxed, enjoyable lessons that build confidence and faster progress. Modern Ford Fiestas with dual controls and air conditioning, with road-based tuition from day one rather than car park practice. Competitive pricing and a personal guarantee of full attention on every lesson.Grade A qualified instructor with over 20 years' experience teaching since 2000, emphasizing relaxed, enjoyable lessons that build confidence and faster...
Elite Drive
Award-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...
Learner One
Learner One has built its reputation on competitive rates starting from £35 per hour, with block booking discounts on 5, 10, 15 and 20-hour packages. Flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5 or 2 hours) mean you can find a format that suits your schedule, with no extra charge for evenings or weekends. One-to-one instruction is tailored to your ability, and the driving school manager is always available if you have questions.Learner One has built its reputation on competitive rates starting from £35 per hour, with block booking discounts on 5, 10, 15 and 20-hour packages. Flexible...
Paulo's School of Motoring
£40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £390 and £400 respectively. Over 500 happy students and 7 years' experience, with reviews highlighting Paulo's patient, professional approach and ability to transform nervous beginners into confident drivers. Pass Plus courses also available at £360 for 6 hours.£40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £390 and £400 respectively. Over 500 happy students and 7 years' experience,...
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...
Grindon School of Motoring
Established driving school with an excellent first-time pass rate and a focus on patient, one-to-one tuition tailored to individual needs. Intensive courses available from 10 to 40 hours, plus Pass Plus courses, with competitive pricing starting from single hours up to discounted block deals. Gift vouchers available for lessons and related services.Established driving school with an excellent first-time pass rate and a focus on patient, one-to-one tuition tailored to individual needs. Intensive courses...
Passport Driving School
£37/hour for manual or £39/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £380 (automatic). Rated 5/5 based on 121 reviews, the school specialises in learners with learning difficulties and disabilities, with one instructor trained in tailored methods for additional support. Intensive courses available from £45/hour, plus Pass Plus courses and theory test preparation.£37/hour for manual or £39/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £380 (automatic). Rated 5/5 based on 121 reviews, the school...
Haswell Driving School
Established in 1987 with over 30 years of instructing experience and an excellent pass rate, backed by 5-star Facebook reviews and 90% of business from customer recommendation. Peter Haswell tailors each course to individual learning needs, building confidence at a pace that suits you. Semi-intensive and intensive courses available, with theory tuition and free Hazard Perception CD-ROM included; Pass Plus motorway courses also on offer.Established in 1987 with over 30 years of instructing experience and an excellent pass rate, backed by 5-star Facebook reviews and 90% of business from customer...
LRD School of Motoring
Patient instructors focused on building confidence in nervous learners through a supportive teaching approach. Lessons are tailored to all experience levels, from complete beginners to those refining existing skills. £37 per hour or £350 for a 10-hour block booking.Patient instructors focused on building confidence in nervous learners through a supportive teaching approach. Lessons are tailored to all experience levels,...
Chris Chambers School of Motoring
Two-hour lessons as standard, with no premium for evening or weekend availability. £380 for a 10-hour block (5 x 2-hour sessions) on a Wednesday-Friday schedule, with savings on subsequent bookings. Customer reviews highlight patient, vigilant instruction focused on genuine progress rather than extending lesson counts, plus Pass Plus courses and test preparation packages available.Two-hour lessons as standard, with no premium for evening or weekend availability. £380 for a 10-hour block (5 x 2-hour sessions) on a Wednesday-Friday...
Thumbs Up Driver Training
Kim Gibson's school boasts an excellent first-time pass rate backed by 66 five-star reviews praising her patience, knowledge, and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Lessons are £40 per hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with flexible one, one-and-a-half, or two-hour sessions available. Free online theory support and hand-outs are included with all packages.Kim Gibson's school boasts an excellent first-time pass rate backed by 66 five-star reviews praising her patience, knowledge, and ability to build confidence in...
Alexandra Driving Academy
Founded by Alexandra Cunha, a nutritionist and 2021 American Pool 9-ball European Champion with 15 years' driving instruction experience and a master's degree in Educational Sciences. Lessons in English, Spanish, and Portuguese at £40/hour, with block deals from £240 for 6 hours up to £1,440 for 36 hours. Both manual and automatic cars available, plus a driver refresher course for those returning to the road.Founded by Alexandra Cunha, a nutritionist and 2021 American Pool 9-ball European Champion with 15 years' driving instruction experience and a master's degree...
Clickdriving
Run by Ian and Neil, who between them bring over 60 years of instructor experience and have trained many of the region's driving instructors themselves. They focus on first-time passes through structured assessment, skill development, and mock tests with a different instructor to prepare you thoroughly. Lessons are £30/hour in clean, smoke-free cars, with Pass Plus courses available after you pass.Run by Ian and Neil, who between them bring over 60 years of instructor experience and have trained many of the region's driving instructors themselves. They...
Alpha Driving School
Alpha Driving School boasts excellent first-time pass rates with 5-star reviews across 121 learners, including students passing in as little as 9 lessons. Manual lessons start at £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block; automatic lessons at £39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with intensive courses available from £45/hour and flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots to suit your schedule.Alpha Driving School boasts excellent first-time pass rates with 5-star reviews across 121 learners, including students passing in as little as 9 lessons....
YOLO Motoring Academy
Block booking discounts available with manual lessons from £37/hour or £350 for 10 hours, and automatic lessons from £40/hour. Motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and mock tests on request, with a focus on understanding the 'what, when, and why' behind safe driving decisions.Block booking discounts available with manual lessons from £37/hour or £350 for 10 hours, and automatic lessons from £40/hour. Motorway training, Pass Plus...
Roadify Driving School
86% pass rate, nearly double the UK average, with personalised lessons tailored to your weak points rather than generic instruction. Block packages start at £400 for 10 hours (valid 6 months), with 20-hour and 30-hour options available. Calm, patient instructors focus on building confidence through structured teaching, video-recorded feedback, and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.86% pass rate, nearly double the UK average, with personalised lessons tailored to your weak points rather than generic instruction. Block packages start at...
Pass with Adrian
Established in 2004 with a high first-time pass rate, this school focuses on 2-hour lessons to maximise practical training time while keeping costs down. £76 for a 2-hour lesson or £370 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons available.Established in 2004 with a high first-time pass rate, this school focuses on 2-hour lessons to maximise practical training time while keeping costs down. £76...
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Tyne And Wear Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
The region's three centres show Gateshead struggling at just 37.4% compared to Sunderland and Blythe both around 47%, across 23,686 tests from 2024 to 2025. The Northeast's mix of industrial areas, steep hills around Newcastle, and busy coastal routes creates varied challenges. Women achieved 37.6% to 49.7% depending on location, while men managed 37.2% to 47.8%. Automatic drivers found rates between 31% and 37.6% - notably low figures that likely reflect the area's demanding gradients and urban complexity.
Durham
8,228 tests takenGosforth
10,234 tests takenBlyth
6,493 tests takenSunderland
9,084 tests takenGateshead
8,109 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 49.5% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 49.6% | 8,228 |
| 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 |