Intensive Driving Courses in Gateshead
If you’re looking for a driving school that offers attentive customer service, fantastic instructors, and early test dates, then PassMeFast is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Our crash courses are available across the Gateshead area, and our broad range of packages means that we’ve got something for each and every learner. Read on for full details on everything we have to offer in Gateshead.
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Booking Intensive Driving Lessons in Gateshead
If you’ve never taken any driving lessons before, you may be surprised to hear that there are things no one tells you about learning to drive. You may not realise, for example, that some companies will drag out your lessons over months, meaning you end up paying over the odds. Meanwhile, others will say that you can pass quickly, only to reveal that their ‘5 day’ course comes with a long wait tacked on at the end.
We say no to all of that. Instead, we offer courses that deliver on the things customers really want. For starters, you have the choice of anywhere from a short, 5-hour refresher course through to a 48-hour option designed for a total beginner. You can even check our course recommender if you’re not sure which is best for you. We offer flexible payment options, too, and, subject to approval, you can even pay in instalments!
Automatic cars are growing in popularity across the UK, as more drivers are discovering smoother drives with no gear changes or clutch control to worry about. We can help you to learn to drive in an automatic, too—just select this as your preferred transmission when you book in, and we’ll assign you a suitable instructor here in Gateshead.
Another thing you may not realise is that some learners end up waiting months just to take their practical test. l.
It’s little wonder that so many students have come to PassMeFast. (Just take a look at our reviews to hear from them in their own words!) So, if you’re ready to join them, take a look at our prices page to see which of our courses would suit you best. Call 0333 123 4949 to chat to our team, or book online to get started within minutes.
Why choose PassMeFast for your intensive driving course?
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Practical Driving Test Centres in Gateshead
One piece of advice we always give to our learners is to get to know their local test centre. It won’t mean a guaranteed pass, but it certainly will provide a solid foundation for the rest of your test. If you live locally, the Gateshead test centre, which lies close to the Metrocentre, will probably be the best option, though you may also wish to consider Elswick and South Shields depending on your exact location.
Did you know that our courses are designed to give you the best chance of passing. Lessons are scheduled just ahead of your test, keeping learning fresh.
Theory Test Centres in Gateshead
Though Gateshead doesn’t have its own centre for the theory test, you won’t need to travel far to take it. In fact, it’ll be a simple hop across the Tyne Bridge to the Newcastle theory test centre! Alternatively, you can head east towards the coast, and to the Sunderland theory test centre.
PassMeTheory is an online theory revision session, where we go over the most difficult areas of the test. 9 out of 10 people said they felt more confident about their test after their session.
Driving Around Gateshead
As you learn to drive, you build up muscle memory. This is what comes into play when you’re able to effortlessly perform a smooth gear change while checking your mirrors. As well as this more unconscious ability, you’ll also notice that you’re getting to know the local roads in your area. So, what can you expect to come across when driving around Gateshead?
Well, with tests starting from the Dunston area of town, you’re sure to become familiar with the busy roads around the Metrocentre, as well as the A1. Close by, in residential parts of town such as Lobley Hill, you may find yourself having to perform hill starts, as well as performing a reversing manoeuvre and pulling up on the side of the road.
Places near Gateshead
KEY FACTS
- Evidence of settlement in the Blaydon area dates back to the Bronze Age
- The area has been home to manor houses such as Stella Park and Axwell House
- Blaydon was home to two power stations for the latter half of the twentieth century
- A locally famous athletics event, the Blaydon Race, takes place here each year
KEY FACTS
- Once a coal mining area, Rowlands Gill is today a suburb of Newcastle
- Lying close to the village is Gibside, an estate once owned by the Bowes-Lyon family
- In recent years, it has become a site for the reintroduction of red kites
- Famous locals include the former SAS sergeant and author Chris Ryan
KEY FACTS
- It is thought that coal mining has taken place here since Roman times, becoming more prominent from the thirteenth century
- Ryton was the subject of attacks from Scotland on multiple occasions in mediaeval times
- Charles Thorp, who was once Rector of Ryton, played a key role in the founding of Durham University
- Today, it is considered a commuter town for those working in Newcastle and Gateshead
KEY FACTS
- Whickham is near to the Washing Wells Roman Fort, which was rediscovered in 1970
- A partly-rural town, Whickham expanded in the 1950s due to the building of the Lakes Estate
- Just to the south of the town lies the manor house Old Hollinside
- Whickham has twice won the RHS competition Britain in Bloom
Intensive driving course options and features
Driving Schools in Gateshead
Instead of learning to drive with an independent driving instructor, some people choose to learn with a driving school. Driving schools tend to offer a slower, more traditional approach to learning to drive than intensive course specialists like PassMeFast.
The major downside of the traditional 1- or 2-hour weekly lesson is that you don’t get to book a test until your instructor thinks you are ready — and with most test centres in Tyne and Wear being fully booked months in advance, you could end up waiting a long time (and wasting money on lessons to stop your skills from getting rusty while you wait).
PassMeFast works around you and your schedule, and your lessons will be at a pace that works for you in a modern, goal-focused way. PassMeFast is the faster and easier route to driving — we’ll do all the admin, and your driving instructor will pick you up from home or work.
Driving Instructors in Gateshead
Most learners find driving instructors in Gateshead by searching online or through a recommendation. Many instructors use social media or websites to advertise themselves and some are listed on the DVSA website. It can be difficult to find an available instructor — they’re still in very high demand after lockdowns, with some waiting lists up to 4 months long!
Need a driving instructor in Gateshead? PassMeFast do the hard work of matching you with an instructor that suits your availability. We have over 100 driving instructors in Tyne and Wear who’ll work around your schedule and help you get on the road in a flash.
Wondering how fast you can pass? Our flexible but intensive driving courses mean you learn efficiently and boost your chances of passing ASAP. Our goal-focused structure ensures your driving skills are fresh in your mind for your test so you’re more likely to pass.
Over 80,000 people have taken the faster route to driving with PassMeFast — and you can be next! Enter your postcode here to find prices in your area.
Popular areas
Whether you’re in Gateshead or any other town in Tyne and Wear, we can help you to get your driving licence. Take a look at what we have to offer in some other nearby areas.
The road to driving doesn’t have to be long. Call the team on 0333 123 4949 to book your course.
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