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Saltburn-by-the-Sea

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Learning to drive in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Driving instructors serving Saltburn-by-the-Sea teach in both manual and automatic cars. The nearest driving test centre, Middlesbrough, around 9 miles away, has a 48% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 4,000 people in the Saltburn-by-the-Sea 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea Near You

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1
offer automatic
2
offer mock tests
9 yrs
avg experience

Lewis Thomas

Male

Redcar and Cleveland4 miles

LT
£40-£44per lesson
Email
Experience
11+ years
Avg. to pass
35-36 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Mr Melvyn Mole

Male

Redcar and Cleveland6 miles

MM
£38-£40per lesson
Email
Experience
7+ years
Avg. to pass
40-60 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Saltburn-by-the-Sea: 1 local instructor teaches manual and 1 teaches automatic. 2 accept block bookings and 2 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Middlesbrough is about 16 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Test wait
~16weeks
at Middlesbrough · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
1 teaches manual1 teaches automatic
Block bookings
2
instructors offer them
Mock tests
2
instructors offer them
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea, 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea'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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea?

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Based on 8,854 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

47.67%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (September 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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Hartlepool

Hartlepool

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

51.03%
Pass Rate
~15-week wait (September 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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Whitby

Whitby

Based on 557 tests conducted over 10 months (latest: February 2026)

56.73%
Pass Rate
~15-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
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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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Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

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Whitby has the highest pass rate in the area at 56.73%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Middlesbrough has a pass rate of 47.67%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Saltburn-by-the-Sea is 51.8%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Saltburn-by-the-Sea is Middlesbrough, around 9 miles away, with a 48% pass rate.

At Middlesbrough, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 16 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 2 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Saltburn-by-the-Sea accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.