Absolutely incredible teaching from Simon at Shift, great practical tuition, and knocked out bad habits picked up from previous teachers. I went from extremely anxious behind the wheel to passing my t... See more
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I just passed my driving test. I'm so grateful I had Kelli as my instructor. She is a lovely person, extremely patient and a fantastic teacher! I would highly recommend her, she gives her students c... See more
Alex was an absolutely fantastic teacher, with so much knowledge and no judgement. He has lots of different methods depending on your learning style. He helped me to pass first time with 1 minor, havi... See more
Shift driving school is amazing! Really engaging with the students, reassuring and you can tell all of the instructors want the students to pass with confidence in their own driving. My instructor Kel... See more
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Shift Driving School is a modern driving school based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and is committed to providing high-quality driving lessons that exceed industry standards. Our experienced and certified instructors use the latest teaching methods and technology to create a safe and engaging learning environment that helps students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become safe and confident drivers.
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15 The Workspace, The Fed, Lancaster Road, NE11 9JR, Gateshead, United Kingdom
- 0333 996 89 89
- hello@shiftdrivingschool.co.uk
- shiftdrivingschool.co.uk
Had lessons over a few month period...
Had lessons over a few month period and Alex was amazing. Always making sure I understood why I was doing something wrong and very attentive. Easy to talk to as well.

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Great friendly instructor.
Great friendly instructor that taught in a concise way that actually made sense and made it easier to learn. Would definitely recommend!

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The best of the best!
Instructor was always professional, friendly and always made me feel comfortable. Always looked forward to my lessons. Absolutely recommend!

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highly recommend
Instructor was always kind, patient and encouraging. Highly recommend :)

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