Mark was an incredible instructor, always patient, supportive, and calm. He made learning to drive 100 times less stressful and was consistently reliable with every lesson. His explanations were clear... See more
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I took lessons with Mark about 6 years ago, and within just 6 months he had me fully confident and passing my driving test! His teaching style is calm, clear, and really easy to follow, which made the... See more
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I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor! From day one, Mark was calm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and gave me the confidence I needed behind... See more
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Mark was absolutely amazing. I had my license from Vegas and thought getting my license from the UK would not be an issue. After several failed exams without any help, I was proven wrong and sought he... See more
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At Patterson's Driving School, we specialise in offering both manual and automatic driving lessons in Sunderland and the surrounding areas. Our experienced instructors, both male and female, are dedicated to supporting all learners at any skill level. We cater to individuals with diverse needs, including those who may experience anxiety or have additional learning requirements. Our goal is to create a supportive environment that encourages confidence and growth behind the wheel.
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Highly recommend Pattersons driving…
Highly recommend Pattersons driving school, great instructors who can get the job done and have a laugh along the way while making you feel as comfortable as possible behind the wheel👍🏻
September 11, 2025
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Passed my test with mark honestly is…
Passed my test with mark honestly is the best in the business would highly recommend
February 10, 2025
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Highly recommend pattersons driving…
Highly recommend pattersons driving school to anyone looking to learn to drive. Done all my lessons with mark, top bloke really cares about his students.
September 26, 2025
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Best about bar absolutely none.
January 26, 2025
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Highly recommend
Highly recommend learned with mark with passing very quickly. Always got me in for a lesson when he could midweek, weekends so could pass my test quicker. Top instructor highly recommend
September 28, 2024
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Marks and great guy
Marks and great guy! I passed with him frist time. He made learning so easy. Would recommend to anyone
September 26, 2024
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Fantastic experience highly recommended…
Fantastic experience highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable instructor you’ll also have some good laughs along the way
July 28, 2025
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I would highly recommend!
I would highly recommend due to how professional and quickly you can pass. Timings and how helpful Patterson’s can be is amazing. Always know how to have a conversation when your driving and always know how to explain what you did wrong and right without any anger or frustration. Also helpful on regards of when you are struggling where to get a car when you first pass! Amazing set of instructors
October 7, 2024
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Incredibly supportive
Incredibly supportive and caring whilst possessing a great deal of skill. Lesson atmosphere is great and non-stressful.
September 26, 2025
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Best lessons there is!
Best driving lessons there is Mark’s always a laugh too, ended up passing first time with no minors. Always calm and understanding if you ever make a mistake, couldn’t have had anyone better!
January 1, 2025
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Mark
Did my lessons with Mark and couldn’t have asked for anything more from him. Put me at ease straight away and fantastic at breaking down instructions. Got me on the road and through my test quickly while having a good laugh along the way. Would confidently recommend him to anyone
September 25, 2025
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Highly recommend for anyone wanting to…
Highly recommend for anyone wanting to start driving lessons.
September 25, 2025
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Helped me pass first time
Helped me pass first time, Mark is brilliant and easy to get on with, couldn’t recommend them enough.
December 25, 2024
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Excellent driving school
Passed with mark,couldnt fault him always made me feel comfortable and confident whilst learning to drive.
Highly recommend.
December 9, 2024
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Mark got me passed within 36 hours…
Mark got me passed within 36 hours makes it feel easy to be behind wheel especially with me having no experience at driving, couldn’t recommend anyone better
February 22, 2025
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AMAZING INSTRUCTOR
Learning with mark was an amazing experience. Within the first week he made me feel confident behind the wheel and made sure i felt safe within the car. I told
mark i had a unrealistic goal to pass my test within a few weeks and surprise my mam by her birthday and was willing to put the graft in. Most instructors would just push by that and not care but mark would allow me to do lessons anytime he was available for example 6 am when most people be sleeping or whenever he had a cancellation. I passed within 4 weeks thanks to Mark being an excellent instructor and making as much time possible for me. Alongside being a good instructor he’s also a down to earth guy with good crack which helps learn and reduces stress.
September 30, 2024
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Passed my test with mark
Passed my test with mark, great from start to finish highly reccomend.
May 25, 2025
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Highly recommend pattersons driving…
Highly recommend pattersons driving school I passed my test with mark about 2 years ago and he made it easy start to finish top bloke 👌
July 31, 2025
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Can’t recommend them enough
Can’t recommend them enough, especially mark got me through my test in around 18 hours and passed first time. best by far.
September 17, 2025
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Excellent driving instructors
Excellent driving instructors , best about with the best crack not get much better than Pattersons.
May 25, 2025
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