Welcome
Learning to drive is a big milestone – and with the right support, it can be an enjoyable one too. I offer friendly, calm and professional automatic driving lessons tailored to your needs, whatever your experience or confidence level within North Tyneside and South East Northumberland.
There’s a full range of lesson options available, including beginner lessons, refresher sessions, motorway and night driving, and Pass Plus. I also provide fleet driver training for businesses looking to keep their drivers safe and confident on the road. With a relaxed approach and a focus on building real-world confidence, you're in safe hands from your very first lesson.
Meet Your Instructor
I'm a fully qualified automatic driving instructor with a calm, supportive approach that helps learners feel at ease. With a background in the military and experience as a police driving instructor, I'm also trained to drive under blue light emergency conditions, and train emergency ambulance drivers – so you’re learning from someone who really knows what safe driving looks like in the real world.
I'm trained in advanced first aid, fully DBS checked, and bring a steady, reassuring presence to every lesson. I focus on helping you build real confidence, with safe, defensive driving at the heart of everything I teach.
- Former Police Driving Instructor
- Military Background
- Blue Light Emergency Driver Training
- Advanced First Aid Qualified
- Fully DBS Checked
- Calm, Supportive Teaching Style
- Focused on Safe, Defensive Driving
How My Lessons Work
My lessons are calm, structured, and designed to help you feel confident behind the wheel. Whether you’re brand new to driving or looking to build on what you already know, we’ll go at a pace that suits you. I won’t rush you or throw you in at the deep end — it’s all about building real skills that prepare you for driving safely and independently once you pass.
All pricing is based on full, proper hour-long rates — not shorter 50-minute sessions like some schools offer. To give you time to settle in and make real progress, all lessons are booked in blocks of 90 minutes or more.
Why Learn in an Automatic?
Learning to drive in an automatic means you can focus on what really matters – the road, your surroundings, and building confidence behind the wheel. There’s no clutch, no stalling, and no stress about gear changes – just smooth, steady progress from your very first lesson.
It’s also a smart choice for the future. Electric cars are all automatic, and more new cars are going automatic every year. Choosing to learn in one now means you're already on track for the future.
If you decide to get a manual licence later, it’s much easier once you’ve already learned how to drive safely and confidently.
Simple. Modern. Less to worry about.
Choose Your Lesson
For Learners Working Towards Their Test
Driving Lessons
For learners working towards their test
From £63
for 1.5 hours
- Calm, structured automatic lessons
- Learn at your pace
- Build real-world confidence
- Track your progress
- Flexible times available
- £63.00 for 1.5 hours
- £84.00 for 2 hours
- £240.00 for 6 hours - Discounted!
- £400.00 for 10 hours - Discounted!
- £480.00 for 12 hours - Discounted!
For Full Licence Holders
Pass Plus
For post-test drivers looking to go beyond the basics
From £258
for 6 hours
- Covers motorway, town, rural, night & more
- No test at the end
- May lower insurance
- Extra skills after your test
- One-to-one tailored lessons
Pass Plus can be delivered as either 3*2 hour lessons, or 2*3 hour lessons.
It is important to note that at least one lesson will include a night driving element.
Meet the Car
You’ll be learning in a clean, modern Ford Focus – a smooth, easy-to-drive automatic that's ideal for beginners and nervous drivers alike. It's fitted with dual controls, so you can relax knowing Steve’s always got your back if needed.
The Focus is known for its light steering, great all-round visibility, and comfortable driving position, making it a fantastic car to build your confidence in from day one. Whether you're starting fresh or getting back behind the wheel, it's a car that helps you feel in control.
- Automatic transmission – no clutch or gears to worry about
- Dual controls for peace of mind
- Light steering and smooth handling
- Great visibility and comfortable seating
- Air conditioning for a comfortable learning environment
- Extra mirrors fitted to boost learner awareness
- Regularly maintained and learner-ready
Get in Touch
Have a question or ready to book your first lesson? Whether you're just starting out or looking to build confidence behind the wheel, it's easy to get in touch.
You can contact me directly by phone, text, WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger. Just choose whichever suits you best – I'm always happy to help.
No pressure, no call centres — just a real conversation to help you get started.