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
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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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Durham, United Kingdom
- 01913749083
- driverskillsnortheast@gmail.com
- driverskillsdurham.co.uk
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
Great instructors
My instructor Simon was great, very patient and friendly and really helped me in passing.
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.
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!
Marco is a brilliant instructor
I passed my test.
Marco was my instructor.
He was very constructive.
Thank you, Marco.
And thank you, Driver Skills North East.
I learned with Marco after failing my…
I learned with Marco after failing my first test and to say it helped was an understatement he teaches people amazingly and is patient when teaching you
Marco the best driving instructor.
Marco has been so patient with me as my nerve were off the scale. I passed today after a lot of lessons and more confidence. Couldn't have done it with out Marco. Thank you so much.
Gareth was an excellent driving…
Gareth was an excellent driving instructor ! Couldn't have asked for a better, more supportive teacher. Definitely recommend Driving Skills North East !
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!!!!!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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