Driving Instructors in Jarrow

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Instructors
13
Nearest Test Centre
Newcastle (Heaton) (3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
27.1%
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This directory currently lists 13 driving instructor profiles covering Jarrow. The average rating is 5 stars from 28 reviews.

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Susan Dobson
5.1 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…

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Cheryl Brett
3.7 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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Gary Greenup
4.8 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…

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Tony
9.1 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…

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John Michael
2.7 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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Dawn and Dave Evans
3.5 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…

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Mark Fleet
3.7 mi

Mark

Manual 60 min
BMW Mini

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 …

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Brian English
4.7 mi

Brian

Whitley Bay
Manual 60 min

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…

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Colin Mitcheson
4.8 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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David Evans
5.1 mi

David

Newcastle
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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. …

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Peter Edney
5.1 mi

Peter

Newcastle Upon Tyne
Manual 60 min Weekends

Peter Edney is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Newcastle Upon Tyne. He's b…

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Neal Nonas
5.1 mi

Neal

Newcastle
Manual 60 min Weekends

Neal Nonas is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Newcastle. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been speciall…

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Learning to Drive in Jarrow

Jarrow sits on the south bank of the River Tyne. It has a working-town feel with industrial heritage and short, busy streets near the docks. You will learn on roads that link to the A19 and A194(M), plus town-centre junctions and roundabouts. Lessons here often include traffic near shops and local commuter routes.

Nearest Test Centre: Newcastle (Heaton)

Newcastle (Heaton) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3 miles from Jarrow. Expect standard practical tests on local roads and roundabouts, with test routes that take you onto the A19 approaches. The centre records a pass rate of 27.1% for 2024-2025, and runs around 9,381 tests a year. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

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

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Newcastle (Heaton) has a pass rate of 27.1%, well below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Heaton passed at 31.6% and female candidates at 22.7%, according to the same data. Nearby Newcastle (Gosforth) shows a higher pass rate of 42.9%, which may influence where learners choose to book. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter streets off the main roads before moving to the A19 slip roads and the A194(M) link. Practice junction positioning and mirror checks on the town-centre routes near Jarrow Market and around the Tyne Dock roundabout. Watch for parked cars and short sightlines on residential streets, and be ready for commuter traffic on weekday mornings and evenings. Spend time practising controlled stops and hill starts where local gradients appear near the riverside approaches. If you can, arrange a few lessons during peak times so you get used to local traffic patterns.

Choosing an Instructor in Jarrow

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Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons. Study for and pass the theory test, then arrange regular lessons to build skills on local roads. When your instructor and you feel ready, book a practical test at Newcastle (Heaton) or a nearby centre. After passing, follow the DVSA steps to exchange your pass certificate for a full licence.

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Last reviewed: February 2026

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