Manual Driving Lessons Newcastle and Gateshead | Shift

Manual Driving Lessons

Are you looking for Manual Driving Lessons in Newcastle or Gateshead? Book with Shift now and start your journey towards becoming a safe and confident driver.

Before You Book

Step 1

Before you can start your driving lessons, you’ll first need your provisional license. Click below to apply for one from the gov.uk website

Driving Licence

Step 2

Now that you have your Provisional Licence, we can get you booked in. Be sure to let us know your exact requirements so that we can give you the best learning experience tailored to you.

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Step 3

The theory test is a crucial part of getting your full license, and it’s important to prepare well in advance. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the Highway Code and practice your hazard perception skills. Ask your instructor about your free Theory Test Pro subscription or click here to request logins.

Driving Theory Test

Manual Prices

Newcastle
Middlesbrough

MANUAL

Beginner Course

4 Hours

£130

£130.00Add To Basket

MANUAL

Driving Lesson

2 Hours

£72

£72.00Add To Basket

MANUAL

Driving Lesson

10 Hours

£350

£350.00Add To Basket

DVSA

Theory Test

£30

£30.00Add To Basket

MOCK

Driving Test

£40

£40.00Add To Basket

DVSA

Driving Test

£70

£70.00Add To Basket

Beginners

4 Hours Manual - Learn the basics such as controls, moving off and stopping.

£130

Driving Lesson

2 Hours Manual - A 2 hour driving lesson with an Approved Instructor.

£72

Driving Lessons

10 Hours Manual - A block booking of 10 hours with an Approved Instructor.

£350

Driving Lessons

20 Hours Manual - A block booking of 20 hours with an Approved Instructor.

£680

Theory Test

DVSA Theory Test - Your Theory Test booked and managed by Shift Driving School.

£30

Driving Test

MOCK Driving Test - A simulated Driving Test carried out by Shift Driving School Driving Instructor.

£40

Driving Test

DVSA Driving Test - Your Driving Test booked and managed by Shift Driving School.

£70

MANUAL

Beginner Course

4 Hours

£110

£110.00Add To Basket

MANUAL

Driving Lesson

2 Hours

£62

£62.00Add To Basket

MANUAL

Driving Lesson

10 Hours

£300

£300.00Add To Basket

DVSA

Theory Test

£30

£30.00Add To Basket

MOCK

Driving Test

£40

£40.00Add To Basket

DVSA

Driving Test

£70

£70.00Add To Basket

Beginners

4 Hours Manual - Learn the basics such as controls, moving off and stopping.

£110

Driving Lesson

2 Hours Manual - A 2 hour driving lesson with an Approved Instructor.

£62

Driving Lessons

10 Hours Manual - A block booking of 10 hours with an Approved Instructor.

£300

Theory Test

DVSA Theory Test - Your Theory Test booked and managed by Shift Driving School.

£30

Driving Test

MOCK Driving Test - A simulated Driving Test carried out by Shift Driving School Driving Instructor.

£40

Driving Test

DVSA Driving Test - Your Driving Test booked and managed by Shift Driving School.

£70

Student Reviews

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Kirsten ScottPass Plus - September '23
“Had a great experience completing my Pass Plus with Shift
Had a great experience completing my Pass Plus with Shift. My instructor was very calm and friendly, making me feel relaxed whilst driving. Would recommend to any learner drivers!”

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Rosie McLeanLearner Driver - August '23
“Amazing driving instructors
Amazing driving instructors, positive and helpful. Would highly recommend”

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Jordan ChapmanLearner Driver - August '23
“Couldn’t praise this driving school more!
Couldn’t praise this driving school more! Incredibly friendly and amazing feedback. Passed first time with absolutely no bother and would absolutely recommend to anyone.”

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LeoLearner Driver - August '23
“First time pass…
Passed on my Test first time thanks to the excellent, top class teaching from Lewis!! Brilliant and professional driving school to learn from… can’t thank them enough!”

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Abbie RLearner Driver - July '23
“Highly Recommended
My Shift driving instructor was fantastic. He was always calm, and gave clear, easy-to-follow instructions which made me feel confident when driving. I passed first time so I would definitely recommend them!”

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Nathaniel TeggLearner Driver - July '23
“Shift helped me pass!
Lewis was a brilliant driving instructor. He was patient, and made me feel comfortable in each lesson. I managed to pass first time because of him. I'd definitely recommend you using Shift if you want to pass.”

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Thomas DonnellyLearner Driver - July '23
“Highly Recommend
Highly recommend. My time with Alex was enjoyable and I was able to get ready for my test with him very quickly and pass first time due to his excellent teaching”

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Chelsey BellLearner Driver - Jun '23
“I have had a couple of Instructors and
I have had a couple of Instructors and was quite put off by them until I found Lewis he’s extremely patient (even when I was dramatic) and they way he taught was so straight forward and efficient which I didn’t have previously he completely put me at ease I couldn’t recommend him enough!!”

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Georgia PiperLearner Driver - June '23
“5 Star Driving School
I had an amazing instructor who was both patient and helpful. I was really nervous and he took the time to help me gain confidence. He was honest and reliable throughout my time at shift and I could not thank him enough. I could also not recommend shift driving school enough they are brilliant.”

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Steve RLearner Driver - June '23
“Alex was very good
Alex was very good. My 17 year old son passed first time with him.”

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TobyLearner Driver - June '23
“Great instructors and a fair amount of flexibility
Could not fault Alex in any way he was amazing instructor who helped me pass, had been driving previously and had taken a break due to COVID restrictions. If I was do my driving exam again I would do my lessons with this company again.”

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BrettLearner Driver - May '23
“Great experience using Shift
Great experience using Shift. Made a very nervous driver very calm. Would highly recommend these guys, especially if you’re a nervous first timer.”

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NathanLearner Driver - May '23
“Super happy with Shift
I’ve been super happy using Shift, Had a poor experience with another instructor when I was 17 which had stopped me picking things up again until now at 32. My nerves were immediately were put at ease on the first lesson and everything after was easy.”

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Lee RuddickLearner Driver - May '23
“Great instructors
Great instructors, very helpful, well trained and informative passed my test easily through this company and would highly recommend to anyone looking for driving lessons.”

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William CampbellLearner Driver - April '23
“Had lessons over a few month period
Had lessons over a few month period and Alex was amazing. Always making sure I understood why I was doing something wrong and very attentive. Easy to talk to as well.”

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Georgia JohnstoneLearner Driver - April '23
“The best of the best!
Instructor was always professional, friendly and always made me feel comfortable. Always looked forward to my lessons. Absolutely recommend!”

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Pavan NayaniLearner Driver April '23
“Great friendly instructor
Great friendly instructor that taught in a concise way that actually made sense and made it easier to learn. Would definitely recommend!”

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Molly EastonLearner Driver - April '23
“Highly Recommend
Instructor was always kind, patient and encouraging. Highly recommend 🙂”

“Had a great experience completing my pass plus with Shift
Had a great experience completing my Pass Plus with Shift. My instructor was very calm and friendly, making me feel relaxed whilst driving. Would recommend to any learner drivers!”
Kirsten ScottPass Plus - September '23

“Amazing driving instructors
Amazing driving instructors, positive and helpful. Would highly recommend.”
Rosie McLeanLearner Driver - August '23

“Couldn’t praise this driving school more!
Couldn’t praise this driving school more! Incredibly friendly and amazing feedback. Passed first time with absolutely no bother and would absolutely recommend to anyone.”
Jordan ChapmanLearner Driver - August '23

“First time pass…
Passed on my Test first time thanks to the excellent, top class teaching from Lewis!! Brilliant and professional driving school to learn from… can’t thank them enough!”
LeoLearner Driver - August '23

“Highly Recommended
My Shift driving instructor was fantastic. He was always calm, and gave clear, easy-to-follow instructions which made me feel confident when driving. I passed first time so I would definitely recommend them!”
Abbie RLearner Driver - July '23

“Shift helped me pass!
Lewis was a brilliant driving instructor. He was patient, and made me feel comfortable in each lesson. I managed to pass first time because of him. I'd definitely recommend you using Shift if you want to pass.”
Nathaniel TeggLearner Driver - July '23

“Highly Recommend
Highly recommend. My time with Alex was enjoyable and I was able to get ready for my test with him very quickly and pass first time due to his excellent teaching”
Thomas DonnellyLearner Driver - July '23

“I have had a couple of Instructors
I have had a couple of Instructors and was quite put off by them until I found Lewis he’s extremely patient (even when I was dramatic) and they way he taught was so straight forward and efficient which I didn’t have previously he completely put me at ease I couldn’t recommend him enough!!”
Chelsey BellLearner Driver - Jun '23

“5 Star Driving School
I had an amazing instructor who was both patient and helpful. I was really nervous and he took the time to help me gain confidence. He was honest and reliable throughout my time at shift and I could not thank him enough. I could also not recommend shift driving school enough they are brilliant.”
Georgia PiperLearner Driver - June '23

“Alex was very good
Alex was very good. My 17 year old son passed first time with him.”
Steve RLearner Driver - June '23

“Super happy with Shift
I’ve been super happy using Shift, Had a poor experience with another instructor when I was 17 which had stopped me picking things up again until now at 32. My nerves were immediately were put at ease on the first lesson and everything after was easy.”
NathanLearner Driver - May '23

“Great instructors and a fair amount of flexibility
Could not fault Alex in any way he was amazing instructor who helped me pass, had been driving previously and had taken a break due to COVID restrictions. If I was do my driving exam again I would do my lessons with this company again.”
TobyLearner Driver - June '23

“Great experience using Shift
Great experience using Shift. Made a very nervous driver very calm. Would highly recommend these guys, especially if you’re a nervous first timer.”
BrettLearner Driver - May '23

“Great instructors
Great instructors, very helpful, well trained and informative passed my test easily through this company and would highly recommend to anyone looking for driving lessons.”
Lee RuddickLearner Driver - May '23

“The best of the best!
Instructor was always professional, friendly and always made me feel comfortable. Always looked forward to my lessons. Absolutely recommend!”
Georgia JohnstoneLearner Driver - April '23

“Had lessons over a few month period
Had lessons over a few month period and Alex was amazing. Always making sure I understood why I was doing something wrong and very attentive. Easy to talk to as well.”
William CampbellLearner Driver - April '23

“Great friendly instructor
Great friendly instructor that taught in a concise way that actually made sense and made it easier to learn. Would definitely recommend!”
Pavan NayaniLearner Driver April '23

“Highly Recommend
Instructor was always kind, patient and encouraging. Highly recommend :)”
Molly EastonLearner Driver - April '23

Frequently Asked Questions

How many driving lessons will I need?

The number of driving lessons you’ll need will depend on your individual circumstances and how quickly you learn. On average, it takes around 40-50 hours of driving lessons to pass the driving test, but some people may need more or less depending on their previous experience, confidence level, and ability to learn.

Do you have female driving instructors?

Yes, we do have female driving instructors available. When you book your driving lessons, you can request a female instructor if you prefer.

Do you do automatic lessons?

Yes, we offer automatic driving lessons in addition to manual lessons. If you prefer to learn in an automatic car, we can accommodate your needs. Click here to be taken to our Automatic Driving Lessons page.

Is there a long wait for driving lessons?

We do our best to accommodate all our students’ needs and offer flexible scheduling. However, availability may vary depending on the location and the time of year.

What other areas do you cover?

At the moment we provide driving lessons in Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounding areas. Additionally, we are actively seeking driving instructors in other areas. Do you know someone who has what it takes? Click here to visit our become a driving instructor page.