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Fatfield

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Learning to drive in Fatfield

Driving lessons in Fatfield start from £30 per hour with instructors serving the area. The nearest driving test centre, Sunderland, around 4 miles away, has a 51% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and improving over the past year. Around 4,500 people in the Fatfield area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Fatfield Near You

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£30
lessons from / hr
1
female instructor
8
offer automatic
18
offer mock tests
9 yrs
avg experience

DH
Dave Hutchinson
No reviews yet

Sunderland · 1 mile
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 50 lessons to pass
1+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£40.00 - £80.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

MY
Macauley Young
No reviews yet

Sunderland · 3 miles
4478 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass
1+ years experience
Manual
£75.00 - £75.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

JS
Jack Sneezham
No reviews yet

Chester-le-Street · 3 miles
4479 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 17 to 35 lessons to pass
2+ years experience
Manual
£35.00 - £40.00 per lesson
No block bookings
Mock tests available

PR
Paul Reavley
No reviews yet

Gateshead · 4 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 35 lessons to pass
5+ years experience
Manual
£60.00 - £75.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

LE
Leslie Ellerby
No reviews yet

Gateshead · 5 miles
4475 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 10 to 50 lessons to pass
26+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£45.00 - £50.00 per lesson
No block bookings
Mock tests available

DJ
David Joseph Kalinowski
No reviews yet

Newcastle upon Tyne · 5 miles
4475 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 40 to 55 lessons to pass
21+ years experience
Manual
£30.00 - £30.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Fatfield

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Fatfield, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Fatfield and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Fatfield's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Fatfield?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Sunderland

Sunderland

Based on 10,436 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.15%
Pass Rate
~9-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Gateshead

Gateshead

Based on 9,512 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

37.51%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Durham LGV

Durham

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Gosforth

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Based on 10,531 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

48.43%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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Durham

Meadowfield

Based on 9,451 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.19%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Blyth

Blyth

Based on 6,973 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.92%
Pass Rate
~14-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Hartlepool

Hartlepool

Based on 5,847 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

51.03%
Pass Rate
~13-week wait (August 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Fatfield

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Fatfield.

Durham has the highest pass rate in the area at 53.19%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Fatfield is 48.7%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Fatfield. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Fatfield is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Fatfield is Sunderland, around 4 miles away, with a 51% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Fatfield range from £30 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.