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No.1 Driving School in Sunderland

  • driveJohnson's driving lessons in Sunderland are delivered by top-quality, Grade-A driving instructors who are local to you!
  • All of our driving instructors in Sunderland are rated a minimum of 4.5 out of 5 stars online!
  • We offer a no-quibble refund on any unused driving lessons in Sunderland from block bookings!
  • We've helped over 500 Royal College of Nursing and University of Sunderland students pass first time!
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Why You Should Choose driveJohnson’s

  • Our driving school in Sunderland has been offering affordable driving lessons since 2005 and passed 1000s of pupils just like you!
  • We are the go-to driving school for students in Sunderland, trusted by learners from the University of Sunderland, Royal College of Nursing, Tyne College, Sunderland College, and more!
  • Save money with our driving school in Sunderland. Our average learner passes in just 26 hours - that’s half the national average!

Automatic Driving Lessons in Sunderland

  • Struggling with manual? Try automatic driving lessons in Sunderland. If you don’t like your first 1-hour lesson, just let us know in writing for a refund!
  • 9 out of 10 of our automatic customers continue their lessons up to their driving test. 8 out of 10 pass first time! #FACT
  • All of our automatic driving instructors in Sunderland are observed by a company trainer at least twice a year, as well as the DVSA’s standards check, so you know you are getting the best instructors with us.

Extras that other driving schools just can't offer

  • Loyalty programme - lots of free resources as you progress with your learning

  • Learners app - where you can observe your instructor feedback and more

  • Access downloadable test routes

  • We never outsource your lessons like the intensive course companies - receive a loyal driveJohnson's instructor!

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Test Tip Of The Month For Sunderland

You can fail your test for driving too slow or too fast. Don't make sudden changes if you sense the examiner is looking over at your speedo. Just gently come off the gas or gently apply more depending on if you are going too slow or fast.

Anthony Johnson

Driving instructor in Sunderland

Useful Driving Test Tip For Sunderland

When approaching crossroads, especially traffic-controlled lights, be wary of cars jumping the lights or going through amber lights. Glance in all directions before emerging through a crossroad. Minimum observations are: right, left, ahead, right and then go!

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Driving Test Centre Information

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driveJohnson's instructors pass rate for Sunderland

Sunderland test centre average pass rate

2024-25
93.80%
52.57%
2023-24
93.40%
49.76%
2022-23
92.80%
49.60%
Test centres address: River Bank Road, North Hylton Road Industrial Estate, Sunderland SR5 3JJ

Frequently asked questions...

If you're looking for lessons that are both enjoyable and proactive, our driving school in Sunderland would be thrilled to help you! With knowledgeable driving instructors who know the area better than anyone, we've maintained an impressive pass rate of 93% over the past two years and a pass rate of at least 90% over the last decade.

With the A183, A1018, and A19 nearby, you'll encounter plenty of dual carriageways around Sunderland. You'll master how to join and leave them safely, overtake other road users, and reach national speed limits. Additionally, you'll gain confidence in tackling roundabouts.

When it comes to taking your driving test, you have several local test centres to choose from, with the two closest being Sunderland itself or South Shields. Sunderland will likely be your best option, as you’ll have had plenty of practice on busy roads and one-way systems.

Many of our learner drivers are in similar situations, so it’s quite normal for our driving instructors in Sunderland to pick up pupils from one location and drop them off at another.

To ensure everything is arranged correctly for you, please let our booking team know the address you'd like to be picked up from for your driving lessons in Sunderland, as well as the address in Seaham where you'd like to be dropped off.

We're sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience with a different driving school. driveJohnson's is different to other driving schools - we care about our learners as well as our instructors. We can promise that we will work doubly hard to ensure that you have a fun learning experience with our fully trained, qualified driving instructors. You will not be palmed off to a different provider and will always be able to contact us if you have any issues or concerns. We have a friendly office-based team who are always happy to help.

Should you decide to go ahead with us, simply call our bookings line and you will be assigned to one of our kind driving instructors. They will work closely with you to find out where you are at with your skills and where you may need strengthening before your next driving test.

Firstly, know that you are not alone! It is perfectly normal to feel nervous before your driving test. And yes, as explained in our article discussing whether you can take your driving instructor with you on your test, you can do so. Many learners choose to have their driving instructor with them on the test, as it can be very reassuring to have someone you trust there who is rooting for you. Our driving instructors in Sunderland will be more than happy to support you in this way, but the choice is entirely yours on the day.

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driveJohnson's Sunderland, John St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 1JG
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