Shafi Sheik
2 driver faults
28/10/2026
Haydyn Kwok
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You Can Trust driveJohnson’s Driving School In Darlington
- Driving lessons in Darlington carried out by local Grade A driving instructors!
- We aim to make your driving lessons in Darlington structured, fun and most of all we want you to pass first time!
- We have pupils regularly passing in 10–15 hours from scratch, so rest assured we won’t long your lessons out.
- Proudly serving students in the Darlington area - over 500 students from Teeside University have passed with us!
Top Driving Instructors In Darlington
Recent Success Stories
Thousands of learners pass with us each year - are you ready to join them?
Jacob Peace
4 driver faults
28/10/2026
Golam Arif
Dylan Gordon
2 driver faults
28/10/2026
Fiza Chaudhry
Fabian Izbase
3 driver faults
28/10/2026
David Lansfield
Tobi Osiyemi
2 driver faults
28/10/2026
Oshan Arachchige
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Useful Driving Test Tip For Darlington
Use this rule for your mirrors and you won’t miss many hazards at all!
- Check the interior mirror before you touch your brake pedal.
- Check the interior mirror (minimum, door mirrors if necessary) just before you go to press the gas after slowing down.
- Check your interior mirror any time you see a developing hazard or junction.
- Check your interior mirror and relevant door mirror before you change direction or signal.
Driving Test Centre Information
Year
driveJohnson's instructors pass rate for Darlington
Darlington test centre average pass rate
2025-26
92.70%
56.92%
2024-25
92.50%
55.87%
2023-24
92.40%
60.09%
Frequently asked questions...
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Please be assured though that all of our driving instructors at driveJohnson's are kind, friendly and patient. They will work with you to help build up your confidence at a pace that works for you.
Having a bad experience can make you worry that you will always hate driving lessons, but we promise that, if you give us a shot, we will do our absolute best to turn that around!
In your first lesson, your driving instructor will work to establish where you are at and then plan your lessons accordingly, working to build up your skills and confidence at a pace that you are comfortable with. Your instructor will cover the basics first and take you to practice in quieter areas of Darlington, ensuring that you are completely happy with these before moving on. Once the basics are under your belt, you will move on to busier areas, including the main A roads and town centre.
There are two driving test centres in Darlington - one on Banks Road and the other in High Point Business Park. Most learners choose the test centre that they are closest to but many also simply choose a nearby test centre that has the shortest wait time. This can be discussed with your driving instructor as they will be local to the Darlington area and therefore be able to advise on what they think would work best for you.
