Our Low Fell instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Low Fell
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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…
Ian
Ian is a highly experienced automatic driving instructor with DrewMatic, a leading automatic driving school in the North East of England. As part of …
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…
Rob
Rob Campbell is a DSA-approved driving instructor with Alpha Driving School, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He teaches using the DSA approved syllabus…
Anthony
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…
Abi
Abi Sanders is an independent driving instructor based in Gateshead, offering flexible lessons across the local area. She runs Drive With Abi (ABIGAI…
Paulo
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…
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…
Essi
Essi is a driving instructor with Roadify Driving School in Newcastle and Gateshead. He's known for being patient, calm, and very reliable. If you le…
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. …
Learning to Drive in Low Fell
Learning to drive in Low Fell feels suburban and practical. Roads like Durham Road and the A167 give a mix of quiet streets and busier A-road practice. Saltwell Park and local shopping streets mean plenty of parked cars and junction practice. Lessons here suit learners who want short local routes and quick access to nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: Gateshead
Gateshead test centre is about 2.5 miles from Low Fell, a short drive along Durham Road and the A167. Expect tests to include suburban turns, junctions near Saltwell Park and some A-road merging. Gateshead runs around 5,042 tests a year with a pass rate of 42.7%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Gateshead pass rate sits below the national average of 47.3%, at 42.7%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Gateshead pass at 44.3%, female candidates at 41%. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby centres vary, with Newcastle (Heaton) at 27.1% and Newcastle (Gosforth) at 42.9%, which shows test centre choice can change your odds. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Low Fell's residential streets to build clutch and reverse control without heavy traffic. Move on to Durham Road for lane discipline and A167 slip-road practice during quieter times. Try junctions around Saltwell Park and the roundabouts near the town centre to practise observation and lane choice. Expect bus lanes and parked cars on narrow streets, so mirror and signal early. Practice hill starts on local rises and messy parking bays near shops before test day.
Choosing an Instructor in Low Fell
Look for an ADI who knows local test routes and Gateshead test centre procedures. With nine instructors in Low Fell, availability is reasonable but check evening and weekend slots. Expect to pay around 32 per hour on average and ask about block-booking discounts and pass-plus options. Try a trial lesson to judge teaching style and local route knowledge.
Lesson Costs in Low Fell
Typical hourly lessons in Low Fell average 32, though block bookings and intensive courses can change the per-hour rate. Fuel costs, instructor experience and whether you choose automatic or manual lessons will affect overall price.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and read the Highway Code before you book lessons. Take regular lessons with a qualified instructor and book your theory test when you're ready. Once you pass theory, book your practical at Gateshead and focus lessons on local junctions and A-road merges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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