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Some instructors covering Newcastle Upon Tyne
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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…
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…
Abi
Abi Sanders is an independent driving instructor based in Gateshead, offering flexible lessons across the local area. She runs Drive With Abi (ABIGAI…
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 Newcastle Upon Tyne
Learning to drive in Newcastle Upon Tyne gives you a mix of busy city streets, riverside crossings and quieter residential roads. You will get experience on the A167(M) Central Motorway, around the Tyne Bridge and in suburbs like Jesmond. Lessons here cover roundabouts, one-way systems and faster approaches out of the city, so you get varied practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Newcastle (Heaton)
Newcastle (Heaton) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.8 miles from central Newcastle, so most journeys to tests are short. The centre handles 9,381 tests per year, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Its recorded pass rate is 27.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Newcastle (Heaton) shows a pass rate of 27.1%, which is significantly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 31.6% and female candidates pass at 22.7% at Heaton, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Gosforth reports a higher pass rate of 42.9%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, narrowing the gap with the national average. With only 9 instructors locally, focused test preparation and route practice can make a real difference.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets in Jesmond before moving to busier areas around Grey Street and Westgate Road. Get comfortable joining and leaving the A167(M) Central Motorway and practise the Tyne Bridge approaches for lane discipline. Work on roundabout handling and lane choice at Haymarket and the Town Moor junctions. Watch for bus lanes and cycle lanes in the city centre, especially near Eldon Street and Scotswood Road. If you want test-style practice, book mock runs at Gosforth or Heaton to mirror local routes.
Choosing an Instructor in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pick an instructor who knows Heaton and Gosforth test routes and who offers mock practical tests. With just 9 instructors in Newcastle Upon Tyne, check availability and recent student feedback before committing. Expect to pay around £32 per hour on average and ask what is included in lesson packages.
Lesson Costs in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Average lesson cost in Newcastle Upon Tyne is £32 per hour. Prices change with instructor experience, lesson length, car type and whether lessons run at weekends or include intensive packages.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and book the theory test early so you can focus on practical lessons. Take regular lessons, practise on local roads like Scotswood Road and the A167(M), and ask for mock practicals on likely test routes. When your instructor agrees you are ready, book a practical test at Newcastle (Heaton) or Gosforth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026