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Some instructors covering Felling
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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…
Abi
Abi Sanders is an independent driving instructor based in Gateshead, offering flexible lessons across the local area. She runs Drive With Abi (ABIGAI…
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…
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…
Neal
Neal Nonas is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Newcastle. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been speciall…
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…
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 …
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…
Learning to Drive in Felling
Learning to drive in Felling puts you close to Newcastle while keeping a local, residential feel. Roads here mix terraced streets with faster sections like the A184, so you get a range of practice. Many lessons cover Felling High Street and the Fellgate area, useful for test-day familiarity. Local routes give good experience of short dual carriageway driving and busy junctions.
Nearest Test Centre: Newcastle (Heaton)
Newcastle (Heaton) test centre is about 1.9 miles from Felling, an easy 10 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. It runs roughly 9,381 practical tests a year, so expect a busy schedule and realistic, urban test routes. The pass rate at Heaton is 27.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), with male candidates at 31.6% and female candidates at 22.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Tests commonly include junctions near the A167 and city-centre manoeuvres.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Pass rates near Felling sit below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Newcastle (Heaton) reports 27.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), while Gateshead is 42.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025) and Newcastle (Gosforth) is 42.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). There is a notable gap between male and female pass rates at Heaton, 31.6% and 22.7% respectively (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Lower local rates suggest the test routes are demanding and traffic conditions can be challenging at peak times.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons away from rush hour to learn observation and bay parking without heavy traffic. Get comfortable on the A184 Felling Bypass, its roundabouts and short dual carriageway stretches often feature in local lessons. Watch for Fellgate Metro crossings and busy pedestrian points on Felling High Street. Practice right turns at junctions with the A167 and keep lane discipline on approach to split lanes. Do frequent mock tests on local roads so you recognise likely test routes and common hazard spots.
Choosing an Instructor in Felling
Felling has 8 instructors, so check availability for evenings and weekends early. Expect to pay around 32 per hour on average, with block-booking discounts sometimes available. Look for an ADI badge, a dual-control car and instructors who know Newcastle (Heaton) test routes and local junctions. Ask about pass-backed lessons and whether they use local roads like the Fellgate area in teaching.
Lesson Costs in Felling
Average lesson prices in Felling are about 32 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, the car used and whether you book single lessons or blocks. Peak-time sessions and weekend slots may cost more where demand is higher.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online and make sure you can read a number plate from 20 metres before you book lessons. Study the Highway Code and book your theory test once you feel ready. Take lessons locally to build experience on Felling High Street and the A184, then book your practical test at Newcastle (Heaton) when your instructor recommends it. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass certificate to the practical test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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