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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£34/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Newcastle (Heaton) (2.1 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
27.1%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Hebburn. Prices range from £25.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 67 reviews.

12
Instructors
£34/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
67 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Mark
8.5 mi

Mark

Cramlington
5.0
15 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Toyota Yaris

Mark's got over 400 students passed with him in recent years, many on their first attempt with minimal faults. Based in Cramlington, he's known for b…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Susan Dobson
4.2 mi

Susan

Newcastle
5.0
13 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
BMW Mini

Susan Dobson has been running Breeze Driving since 2004, helping countless people become safe and confident drivers. She's known for being patient, f…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£25 /hour
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Cheryl Brett
4.7 mi

Cheryl

Marden
5.0
11 reviews
Manual 90 min

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…

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I
3.7 mi

Ian

North East England
5.0
8 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Ian is a highly experienced automatic driving instructor with DrewMatic, a leading automatic driving school in the North East of England. As part of …

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Gary Greenup
3.8 mi

Gary

Gateshead
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£34 /hour
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Tony
8.2 mi

Tony

Chester-le-Street
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Rob Campbell
3.8 mi

Rob

Newcastle Upon Tyne
4.7
13 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Rob Campbell is a DSA-approved driving instructor with Alpha Driving School, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He teaches using the DSA approved syllabus…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£30 /hour
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Anthony
3.8 mi

Anthony

Gateshead
4.3
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Anthony's students have passed with zero minors and describe him as having the patience of a saint. Based in Gateshead and covering the North East, h…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£39 /hour
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Dawn and Dave Evans
3.4 mi

Dawn

Newcastle upon Tyne
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£37 /hour
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John Michael
3.8 mi

John

North Shields
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Colin Mitcheson
3.9 mi

Colin

Newcastle upon Tyne
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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4.1 mi

Paulo

Newcastle
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paulo runs Paulo's School of Motoring in Newcastle, where the aim is simple, to help you become a safe, confident driver at your own pace. He keeps t…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Learning to Drive in Hebburn

Learning to drive in Hebburn feels like learning in a compact riverside town. Roads are a mix of narrow high-street streets and faster routes out to the A19, so you get quick exposure to different driving conditions. Lessons often use local junctions and short dual carriageway stretches, so you will practice town, suburban and stretch driving in close proximity. You get to work on roundabouts and junctions near Hebburn Metro and the riverside approaches within the same lesson.

Nearest Test Centre: Newcastle (Heaton)

The nearest DVSA test centre is Newcastle (Heaton), about 2.1 miles from Hebburn. Expect a busy centre, it carries out around 9,381 tests per year and bookings can fill up quickly. Test routes often run across the city and onto the A19 and A184 approaches, so your lessons should cover those roads. Newcastle (Heaton) has a pass rate of 27.1% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

27.1%
Overall Pass Rate
31.6%
Male Pass Rate
22.7%
Female Pass Rate
2.1 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Newcastle (Heaton) has a local pass rate of 27.1%, compared with a national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Heaton pass at 31.6% and female candidates at 22.7% for the same period, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres such as Newcastle (Gosforth) report higher rates, 42.9% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That spread suggests local test routes and urban traffic can make practical tests tougher around Hebburn than the national picture.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons around quieter times to build confidence before tackling rush-hour on the A19. Practice pulling out safely at junctions on Jarrow Road and near Hebburn Metro, where visibility can be restricted. Work on roundabout technique for the busy junctions linking the A184 and local roads; judge lanes early and signal clearly. Spend time on short dual carriageway stretches so you get used to merging and overtaking at speed. Town-centre lanes can be narrow, so practise positioning and mirror checks in tight streets.

Choosing an Instructor in Hebburn

You have nine instructors listed in Hebburn, so shop around and meet a couple to see who suits you. Expect average lesson prices around 32 per hour. Ask about experience with local test routes, especially Newcastle (Heaton), and whether they offer mock tests. Check availability for lesson times that match your schedule, you may need flexibility for evenings or weekends.

Lesson Costs in Hebburn

Local lesson prices average 32 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, car type and whether you book block packages or one-to-one hourly lessons.

Getting Started

First, apply for a provisional licence online or by post and book your theory test. Find an instructor in Hebburn and start lessons on local roads, including the A19 approaches and town centre. When you and your instructor are ready, book your practical test at Newcastle (Heaton), about 2.1 miles away, and prepare with mock tests on the same routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There are nine driving instructors listed in Hebburn.
Lessons usually mix town-centre streets, junctions around Hebburn Metro and faster A19 approaches.
Newcastle (Heaton) is about 2.1 miles from Hebburn.
Newcastle (Heaton) has a pass rate of 27.1% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Newcastle (Gosforth) reports a higher pass rate of 42.9% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
At Newcastle (Heaton) male candidates had a pass rate of 31.6% and female candidates 22.7% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Average lesson prices in Hebburn are 32 per hour.
With nine instructors in the area, some may offer intensive or block courses but availability will vary.
Learning time varies by ability, practice and lesson frequency.
Many local instructors offer mock tests and will run through the typical routes used by Newcastle (Heaton).
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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