Driving lessons Gateshead

Gateshead, situated within Tyne and Wear in North East England, is home to a variety of motoring schools, all offering a wide range of Gateshead driving lessons both within the town and surrounding areas.

Motoring schools in Gateshead

Learning to drive can be one of the most stressful times of your life - take the stress out of driving by getting lessons from a good driving instructor in Gateshead. Learn in a relaxed and encouraging environment with a male or a female driving instructor in Gateshead.

The roads in Gateshead and Newcastle can be very busy and demanding, so expert tuition is essential to keep you safe whilst learning to drive. During your Gateshead driving lessons, your driving instructor will familiarise you with the road networks, including the road bridges between The Borough of Gateshead and Newcastle.

Driving lessons in Gateshead - theory and practical test

There are two parts to the driving test. These are:

The theory test is made of two parts: multiple choice and the hazard perception test. After passing the theory parts, you can then apply to take your practical driving test.

Throughout your driving lessons in Gateshead, your driving instructor will prepare you for your practical driving test. The test will last about 40 minutes and during the test, your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving, including carrying out the instructed exercises successfully. You are allowed up to 15 driving faults; however, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault, you will fail your test.

The practical test centre in Gateshead is located at waterside drive in Dunston.

Driving instructors in Gateshead and surrounding towns

In addition to Gateshead driving lessons, you can find a wide range of driving instructors offering driving lessons in Newcastle, Wallsend, South Shields, North Shields and Sunderland.