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Some instructors covering Cleadon
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Susan
Susan Dobson has been running Breeze Driving since 2004, helping countless people become safe and confident drivers. She's known for being patient, f…
Cheryl
Cheryl Brett runs Turning Point Driving Tuition, an independent driving school in Kent that's been going strong since 2010. She's an Approved Driving…
Gary
Gary Greenup is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with 19 years of experience. In that time he's helped nearly 1,000 learners becom…
Tony
Tony is the founder and lead instructor of Chester le Street Driver Training. He has a disciplined but friendly style and teaches learners across Che…
John
Hi, I'm John Michael. I've been running my driving school in North Shields since 2012, and I love helping people get on the road. I take a no-nonsens…
Brian
Brian English has been teaching people to drive for over 33 years. He qualified as a DSA Approved Driving Instructor in 1986 and since then he's help…
Mark
Mark Fleet has been teaching people to drive for over 20 years and really knows his stuff. He set up Fleet School of Motoring in 2004 and since then …
Dawn
Dawn and Dave Evans run Apollo School of Motoring, a trusted driving school in the North East. They've been teaching for over 30 years and have helpe…
Colin
Colin Mitcheson runs Enigma Driving, a friendly driving school based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He offers relaxed, one-to-one lessons for all levels, fr…
Abi
Abi Sanders is an independent driving instructor based in Gateshead, offering flexible lessons across the local area. She runs Drive With Abi (ABIGAI…
David
Hi, I'm David Evans. I run Passport Driving School, and I've been teaching people to drive around Newcastle and the North East for a good while now. …
Peter
Peter Edney is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Newcastle Upon Tyne. He's b…
Learning to Drive in Cleadon
Learning to drive in Cleadon feels like learning in a coastal village with quick access to Sunderland. Local lessons often use the A1018 (Sunderland Road) and the A183 coast road for real-world practice. Traffic can change fast around the village centre and at peak times you will meet commuters heading to Sunderland. Lessons here suit people who want a mix of quiet residential streets and short runs on busier routes.
Nearest Test Centre: Sunderland
Sunderland test centre is about 3.3 miles from Cleadon, around a 10 to 15 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect a mix of urban and suburban routes on your test, and a fairly busy test schedule. Sunderland's overall pass rate is 41.6% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)), with male 44.9% and female 38.5% splits (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). The centre runs around 8,458 tests a year (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Sunderland's pass rate of 41.6% sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Nearby Newcastle (Heaton) records 27.1% and Newcastle (Gosforth) records 42.9% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Male candidates at Sunderland tend to pass more often than female candidates, 44.9% versus 38.5% (Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)). Local learners should pick routes and mock tests that reflect these centres when preparing.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets around Cleadon Village before moving on to the A1018 (Sunderland Road) and the A183 coast road. Practice lane discipline and speed changes on the A1018 where traffic can speed up quickly, and watch for cross-traffic at junctions near the village centre. Coastal winds on the A183 can affect steering on exposed stretches, so practise smooth steering and correct gear choices. Spend time on roundabout entries and exits near major junctions, and rehearse parking in the village car parks and narrow lanes.
Choosing an Instructor in Cleadon
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book and pass your theory test, then begin practical lessons that cover village roads and the A1018/A183. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical test at Sunderland, bringing your provisional and theory pass details on the test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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