Driver Skills North East Reviews 61

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 35 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, patience, and insightful teaching methods, which significantly contribute to building confidence and ensuring successful test passes. The overall user experience is frequently highlighted as positive, with many appreciating the well-structured lessons and flexible scheduling options. The service provided is often described as highly professional, with people noting the efficiency in arranging test dates and the personalized support received. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the instructors' ability to explain complex concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback, making the learning process engaging and effective.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with Driving Skills North east from the first time I sat in a drivers seat to being handed my practical test certificate today. Throughout that time Gareth has been enormously helpful, patie... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been a driving instructor with Driver Skills North East for the past 10 years, and before that, I worked with several other schools. I can honestly say this is the best driving school I’ve ev... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was my fourth time taking the test, I have spent thousands on other instructors and could not nail the test, I always blamed my learning disabilities or nerve! I mean, hey can't be everyone else's... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I learnt with Marco, he was brilliant, informative and patient. Each piece of information he gave me was easy to understand and he always showed me examples to make things easier. It took me 9 mon... See more


Company details

  1. Driving School
  2. Drivers License Training School

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At Driver Skills North East, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality, reliable driving tuition that’s tailored to each individual. Whether you’re a complete beginner, returning after a break, or preparing for your test, our experienced team of DVSA-approved instructors will guide you every step of the way. We provide structured, supportive lessons that build skills and confidence in a calm, friendly environment. Our approach is clear and professional, no gimmicks, just effective teaching that gets results. We take time to understand your needs and adapt our teaching style accordingly, making sure you feel comfortable and prepared behind the wheel. Our lessons run like clockwork, and we’re proud of our strong communication and use of technology, including our app, where pupils can track progress, manage bookings, and communicate directly with their instructor. With a reputation built on trust, integrity, and consistently high pass rates, we’re proud to be the go-to school for learner drivers across the North East. From manual to automatic, weekly lessons to intensive courses, we offer flexible options that suit your schedule and learning style. We’re not just here to teach you to drive, we’re here to help you become a safe, confident driver for life.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

61 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my test first time with them

Simon at driver skills north east was extremely helpful and made sure I passed my test first time. I fully recommend him and their company if you are wanting to become a safe and exceptional driver!

May 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

I just passed my driving test on the first try and can't recommend driver skills north east enough! Simon was an extremely patient and calm instructor who never made driving feel stressful or scary, but instead made me feel confident and comfortable. Thank you!

May 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is fantasic

This company is fantasic, amazing from start to finish.

My intructor Simon was the best, from going from never drove a car to passing in about 6ish months on my first time is fantastic, the support he gave me was 10/10 the app they use great to helps keep track of lessons and a report of what youve done and what to aim for

April 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very positive experience

From never having driven before to passing my test 6 months later, I cannot thank Simon enough for everything! He was so lovely and made me feel so comfortable about being on the road. I would definitely recommend.

March 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my driving test first time…

Just passed my driving test first time after completing a 40-hour automatic course with Driver Skills North East 🚗🎉

A massive thank you to Sarah and Dave for being such fantastic instructors throughout. They struck the perfect balance of patience and firmness, which really helped build my confidence and keep me focused on improving every lesson.

I couldn’t have asked for better support — they explained everything clearly, pushed me when I needed it, and made sure I was fully prepared for test day.

Highly recommend Driver Skills North East to anyone looking to learn — especially if you want instructors who genuinely care about helping you succeed!

April 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great school and great instructors

I’ve been with Driving Skills North east from the first time I sat in a drivers seat to being handed my practical test certificate today. Throughout that time Gareth has been enormously helpful, patient, and insightful. He has both taught me how to become a good driver and how to pass my test. The school itself has been fantastic at moving up test dates when appropriate and making getting an earlier test far simpler and I now feel ready to go out on the road by myself. Thank you to Gareth and Drivers skills North East!

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience

Simon was very patient, amicable and accommodating during the time I had him as an instructor, as well as being very effective and helping me to pass my test.

April 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed a 20 hour…

I recently completed a 20 hour intensive automatic course and passed my practical driving test in Durham. My instructor Marco was amazing and helped me overcome hesitation & confusion at round-a-bouts and duel carriage ways. The whole process of booking the course (as I had pre-booked my practical test) was easy and streamlined thanks to Sarah at the office! Thank you very much!

March 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gareth is an absolute legend!

Gareth is an absolute legend!! He’s so constructive with his observations and so encouraging. I felt completely at ease being in the car with him and he boosted my confidence with driving ten fold. Big up Gareth!!!!!

February 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gareth is a fantastic instructor

Gareth is a fantastic instructor. Patient and understanding, he helped me pass my test and gave me tons of insights and awareness which have really stuck with me and continue to influence and improve my driving abilities. Sometimes seemed like too high of a hurdle but his teaching gave me the confidence to break through every time. He always managed to explains things in a way I could understand and apply effectively.

February 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My driving instructor Gareth was very…

My driving instructor Gareth was very friendly, helped me get through my test as quickly and especially as cheep as possible. He helped me get over my fear of driving and always told me I was capable of passing and never doubted me even when I doubted myself.

May 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

amazing company

What can I say about this company? “Wow” truly sums up my experience.

In under 20 hours of instruction, I successfully passed my driving test (I did have some prior experience with family and friends).

My instructor, Simon, was exceptionally patient, calm, and thorough in his teaching. He took the time to clearly explain everything and was always willing to answer my many questions.

From start to finish, the service was highly professional. I would confidently recommend this driving school to anyone seeking high-quality instruction. thank you Simon for all your help getting me through the test here's to many years of driving

January 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cant thank Simon enough for helping…

I cant thank Simon enough for helping me over the last 6 months helping me pass first time, simon had the patient of a saint and made everything such a calm environment, I work shifts and working different days and different times each work was never a problem..if you are wanting to learn to drive and you think its to late its not driver skills north east will help you pass

October 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My instructor

My instructor, Marco, was unbelievably patient. Whenever I made a mistake he would give me a chance to correct it then if I couldn’t, he would step in then tell me exactly what I did wrong and how to avoid it in future. He never got mad no matter how many times I made a mistake. With his help I passed 1st time with 1 minor fault.

September 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Driving lessons with Marco

I learnt with Marco, he was brilliant, informative and patient.
Each piece of information he gave me was easy to understand and he always showed me examples to make things easier.
It took me 9 months, every Saturday morning… but I passed my theory first time and my test first time with 1 minor.
Couldn’t recommend Marco enough. He’s a wonderful person and a brilliant instructor.

September 4, 2025
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