Driving Instructors in Tynemouth

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Instructors
12
Nearest Test Centre
Newcastle (Heaton) (6.2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
27.1%
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This directory currently lists 12 driving instructor profiles covering Tynemouth. The average rating is 5 stars from 27 reviews.

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Our Tynemouth 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.
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Susan Dobson
8.1 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
1.3 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
8.2 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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John Michael
0.9 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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Brian English
2.1 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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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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Dawn and Dave Evans
5.4 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…

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Colin Mitcheson
7.8 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
8.1 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
8.1 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
8.1 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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8.4 mi

Abi

Gateshead
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Mini

Abi Sanders is an independent driving instructor based in Gateshead, offering flexible lessons across the local area. She runs Drive With Abi (ABIGAI…

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Learning to Drive in Tynemouth

Tynemouth is a coastal town with short trips into nearby Newcastle and Sunderland. Lessons here often mix quiet residential streets with busier coastal and town-centre driving. You will find a small pool of instructors and a local feel to lessons. Many learners pick test slots at nearby centres a short drive away.

Nearest Test Centre: Newcastle (Heaton)

Nearest DVSA test centre is Newcastle (Heaton), about 6.2 miles from Tynemouth. Expect a busy centre, it runs around 9,381 tests a year so waits can vary. The Heaton centre has a notably lower pass rate, so practise independent drives and mock tests. Some learners choose Sunderland or Gosforth if they want different local routes.

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

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Newcastle (Heaton) has a 27.1% pass rate, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Heaton pass at 31.6% while female candidates pass at 22.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Sunderland and Newcastle (Gosforth) show higher pass rates at 41.6% and 42.9% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread suggests test centre choice can affect outcomes, so factor routes into lesson planning.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets to build clutch control and observation. Move on to busier town-centre runs to practise lane discipline and junction timing. Spend time practising independent navigation and sat-nav use, since local test routes vary between Heaton, Sunderland and Gosforth. Prepare for short, sharp bursts of traffic when travelling to the test centre, and rehearse parking and hill starts near test routes.

Choosing an Instructor in Tynemouth

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Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then start lessons and study for the theory test. Book and pass the theory test before you book a practical test at a nearby centre such as Newcastle (Heaton), 6.2 miles away. Keep records of lessons and take mock practicals with your instructor to build confidence before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

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