Driving Instructors in Consett

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Nearest Test Centre
Gateshead (10 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
42.7%
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Martin McElhone
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Martin McElhone

Consett
Manual & Auto 60 min
Ford Fiesta

Martin McElhone has been running his School of Motoring in Consett, Co. Durham since 1988, so you're in very experienced hands. In over three decades…

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Learning to Drive in Consett

Consett sits in the North East with a working town feel and hilly streets. Roads lead out to the Derwent Reservoir and into nearby villages, so lessons mix town and rural driving. Local choices for instructors are limited, which affects lesson timing and travel. You will get good experience of A692 driving and narrow town centre lanes while you learn.

Nearest Test Centre: Gateshead

The nearest DVSA test centre is Gateshead, about 10 miles from Consett by road. Expect a busy centre, it handled 5,042 tests in 2024-2025, so book early. Gateshead has a 42.7% pass rate, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Many local learners also consider Durham or Gosforth if Gateshead dates are full.

42.7%
Overall Pass Rate
44.3%
Male Pass Rate
41.0%
Female Pass Rate
10 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Gateshead's pass rate is 42.7%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Durham, 11.5 miles away, reports a higher pass rate of 60.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Gosforth is similar to Gateshead at 42.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Gateshead pass at 44.3% and female candidates at 41.0%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on the A692 so you get used to the main through route quickly. Practice junctions onto the A691 and short hills towards Derwent Reservoir, which test clutch control and observation. Slow down on narrow town streets around Delves Lane and the town centre, there are tight parking areas and two-way traffic. Watch for cyclists and farm vehicles when you move onto rural lanes. Get comfortable with roundabout exits when joining the A692 from side roads.

Choosing an Instructor in Consett

There is only one listed instructor in Consett, so availability can be limited and you may need to book weeks in advance. Ask if they use a dual-control car, what passes their pupils have, and whether they offer intensive courses or block-book discounts. Consider instructors who will take you on the A692 and to the Gateshead test centre for mock runs. If local slots are full, check instructors in Durham or Gosforth who travel to Consett.

Lesson Costs in Consett

No local average price is supplied, so expect variation. Lesson cost in this area depends on instructor experience, travel to test centres, the vehicle used, and whether you book single lessons or blocks. Travelling to a different test centre or taking extra mock tests will add to the overall cost.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence first, then prepare for and book the theory test before practical lessons. With only one local instructor you might need to look into nearby towns for more lessons or quicker availability. Build experience on the A692, A691 and local rural roads, then book your practical at Gateshead or Durham. Keep a log of lessons and ask for mock tests at the actual test centre if possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest centre is Gateshead, about 10 miles from Consett.
There is one listed driving instructor in Consett.
Gateshead's pass rate is 42.7%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Lessons in Consett give you good practice on town streets and the A692, but instructor availability is limited.
Yes, Durham is an option at about 11.5 miles from Consett and reports a 60.1% pass rate, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
No local average price is available in the data provided.
Time to learn varies by individual ability, lesson frequency and test availability.
Expect urban routes on the A692 through town, junctions with the A691, and rural lanes towards the Derwent Reservoir.
Yes, Gateshead pass rates show male candidates at 44.3% and female candidates at 41.0%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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