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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.

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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.

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Step 2

Now that you have your Provisional Licence, we can get you booked in. We’ll need to check that you have a valid licence first though, so look out for a text message from us after purchasing lessons.

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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.

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  • DVSA Theory Test
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    DVSA Theory Test

    £30.00
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    £40.00
  • Manual Beginners Course
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    Manual Beginners Course

    Newcastle

    £140.00
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    Manual Driving Lesson – 2 Hours

    Newcastle

    £75.00
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    Manual Driving Lessons – 10 Hours

    Newcastle

    £370.00
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    Manual Driving Lessons – 20 Hours

    Newcastle

    £720.00
  • DVSA Theory Test
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    DVSA Theory Test

    £30.00
  • Mock Driving Test
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    £40.00
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    Manual Beginners Course

    Newcastle

    £140.00
  • Manual Driving Lesson - 2 Hours
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    Manual Driving Lesson – 2 Hours

    Newcastle

    £75.00
  • Manual Driving Lessons - 10 Hours
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    Manual Driving Lessons – 10 Hours

    Newcastle

    £370.00
  • Manual Driving Lessons - 20 Hours
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    Manual Driving Lessons – 20 Hours

    Newcastle

    £720.00
  • DVSA Theory Test
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    DVSA Theory Test

    £30.00
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    £40.00
  • Manual Beginners Course 4 Hours
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    Manual Beginners Course 4 Hours

    £130.00
  • Manual 2 Hour Driving Lessons in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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    Manual Driving Lesson 2 hours

    £72.00
  • Manual Driving Lessons 10 hours
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    Manual Driving Lessons 10 hours

    £350.00
  • Manual Driving Lessons 20 hours
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    Manual Driving Lessons 20 hours

    £680.00
  • DVSA Theory Test
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    DVSA Theory Test

    £30.00
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    Mock Driving Test

    £40.00
  • Manual Beginners Course 4 Hours
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    Manual Beginners Course 4 Hours

    £130.00
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    Manual Driving Lesson 2 hours

    £72.00
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    Manual Driving Lessons 10 hours

    £350.00
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    Manual Driving Lessons 20 hours

    £680.00

Student Reviews

Silas Tutu ★★★★★ I highly recommend Shift Driving School Gateshead for beginners or anyone with some prior experience. Their website is excellent, and the app is incredibly user friendly, it makes booking lessons, tracking progress, making payments, and setting your availability so simple.One of the things that impressed me most was how quickly Shift matched me with an instructor. Within a week of purchasing my package, I was driving. Other companies I contacted took over two weeks just to respond and told me I’d be waiting up to five weeks for an instructor. Choosing Shift was definitely the best decision I made.I had Simon as my instructor, and he was fantastic. He was super flexible with my hectic schedule, gave me honest and constructive feedback, and used the app to track my progress so I could clearly see what I needed to work on and what I was already doing well. This made the lessons streamlined and efficient.Simon also gave me the confidence to believe I was ready before I even felt it myself and he was right. Thanks to his teaching, I passed my driving test with zero faults (not even a single minor!).Overall, Shift offers great cars (Mercedes 😉), an easy to use system, and most importantly, excellent instructors. Huge thanks to Simon for making the learning experience such a positive one!chris eagle ★★★★★ My experience using Shift Driving School in Gateshead has been outstanding from start to finish.My instructor, Simon Houghton, was incredibly patient, personable, and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly, tailored lessons to my pace, and kept me calm with encouraging, constructive feedback.His local knowledge and practical tips made a huge difference, and my confidence grew every week.Thanks to Simon’s guidance, I’ve just passed my driving test and feel ready to drive independently.I’d highly recommend Shift driving School—especially Simon—to anyone in Gateshead looking for a supportive, professional instructor and great results.Megan Wood ★★★★★ Passed with Simon today! He’s an outstanding instructor, so much patience and understanding, especially for neurodivergent learners. My confidence developed massively whilst learning with Simon. Also big shout out to the whole team, especially Lewis, for being so reassuring when I first reached out about lessons. I’d recommend these guys to anyone.Megan Wood ★★★★★ 100% recommend Shift to anyone looking to learn. Simon is an excellent instructor, so calm and confident, took his time to understand me and how I learn best so that I could become a confident driver. Passed today with only 1 minor fault!Adam Plumb ★★★★★ Super organised with their own app which helps you fit your lessons in whenever you like. Lewis is so patient and supportive and very calming when you’re just beginning. He has really developed my confidence and I couldn’t recommend Shift and Lewis enough!Jess Baum ★★★★★ Lottie Johnson ★★★★★ Lewis is a great instructor, very calming and patient. This was my first lesson with him and I was put at ease straight away. Looking forward to continuing our lessons!Charlotte Briggs ★★★★★ Could not recommend Shift enough. I did Automatic Driving Lessons with them and I passed first time in Gateshead. The app is really good too. Would highly recommend!Benjamin Mcgarry ★★★★★ Lewis is a great instructor very patient, clear, and encouraging he made learning to drive feel easy and enjoyable highly recommend.AJAY chandran ★★★★★ I passed my test today and would like to thank my instructor, Mr. Hassan. He has been incredibly kind, patient, and clear in his explanations, which made the whole learning experience truly positive. Throughout my journey, I had only one instructor and never felt the need to change, thanks to the excellent guidance I received. I’m also grateful to the Shift team for making everything smooth and convenient through the mobile application.Garry Dando ★★★★★ Highly recommend Shift Driving School. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Special shout out to my instructor Hassan, who taught me from scratch in just under 6 months. I had no previous driving experience at all and he talked through the steps and skills needed clearly, always supportively pushing me. Delighted to have passed at first attempt! Couldn’t have done it without the team at Shift and Hassan. Thank you!Garry Dando ★★★★★ Highly recommend Shift Driving School. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Special shout out to my instructor Hassan, who taught me from scratch in just under 6 months. I had no previous driving experience at all and he talked through the steps and skills needed clearly, always supportively pushing me to be my best. Delighted to have passed at first attempt! Couldn’t have done it without the team at Swift and Hassan. Thank you!js_loader

FAQ

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, Middlesbrough, Recar and surrounding areas. Additionally, we are actively seeking driving instructors in other areas. Do you know someone who has what it takes to be the next best driving instructor? Click here to visit our become a driving instructor page.

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Silas Tutu
Silas Tutu
1758174592
I highly recommend Shift Driving School Gateshead for beginners or anyone with some prior experience. Their website is excellent, and the app is incredibly user friendly, it makes booking lessons, tracking progress, making payments, and setting your availability so simple.One of the things that impressed me most was how quickly Shift matched me with an instructor. Within a week of purchasing my package, I was driving. Other companies I contacted took over two weeks just to respond and told me I’d be waiting up to five weeks for an instructor. Choosing Shift was definitely the best decision I made.I had Simon as my instructor, and he was fantastic. He was super flexible with my hectic schedule, gave me honest and constructive feedback, and used the app to track my progress so I could clearly see what I needed to work on and what I was already doing well. This made the lessons streamlined and efficient.Simon also gave me the confidence to believe I was ready before I even felt it myself and he was right. Thanks to his teaching, I passed my driving test with zero faults (not even a single minor!).Overall, Shift offers great cars (Mercedes 😉), an easy to use system, and most importantly, excellent instructors. Huge thanks to Simon for making the learning experience such a positive one!
Megan Wood
Megan Wood
1757525089
100% recommend Shift to anyone looking to learn. Simon is an excellent instructor, so calm and confident, took his time to understand me and how I learn best so that I could become a confident driver. Passed today with only 1 minor fault!
Megan Wood
Megan Wood
1757534895
Passed with Simon today! He’s an outstanding instructor, so much patience and understanding, especially for neurodivergent learners. My confidence developed massively whilst learning with Simon. Also big shout out to the whole team, especially Lewis, for being so reassuring when I first reached out about lessons. I’d recommend these guys to anyone.
Garry Dando
Garry Dando
1755685201
Highly recommend Shift Driving School. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Special shout out to my instructor Hassan, who taught me from scratch in just under 6 months. I had no previous driving experience at all and he talked through the steps and skills needed clearly, always supportively pushing me to be my best. Delighted to have passed at first attempt! Couldn’t have done it without the team at Swift and Hassan. Thank you!
Jess Baum
Jess Baum
1756664134
Denise Williams
Denise Williams
1732480140
I 10000000% recommend this driving school my instructor has been appsalutly amazing he had so much patience and really helped me through all my lessons then he recommend me a nervous course which really helped me as I really struggled with my nerve on my test but I finally done it and passed my test and I wouldn't have been able to do it if it wasn't for lewis so thank u sooooo much :)
Charlotte Briggs
Charlotte Briggs
1756571367
Could not recommend Shift enough. I did Automatic Driving Lessons with them and I passed first time in Gateshead. The app is really good too. Would highly recommend!
Webdeco.
Webdeco.
1720795557
What a great company to not only learn to drive with, but to actually work with too. We would highly recommend Shift without a doubt.
AJAY chandran
AJAY chandran
1755987352
I passed my test today and would like to thank my instructor, Mr. Hassan. He has been incredibly kind, patient, and clear in his explanations, which made the whole learning experience truly positive. Throughout my journey, I had only one instructor and never felt the need to change, thanks to the excellent guidance I received. I’m also grateful to the Shift team for making everything smooth and convenient through the mobile application.
Garry Dando
Garry Dando
1755687540
Highly recommend Shift Driving School. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Special shout out to my instructor Hassan, who taught me from scratch in just under 6 months. I had no previous driving experience at all and he talked through the steps and skills needed clearly, always supportively pushing me. Delighted to have passed at first attempt! Couldn’t have done it without the team at Shift and Hassan. Thank you!
Thanh Tran
Thanh Tran
1755327686
I just passed my driving test. With many thanks to Simon instructor at Shift driving school. I learned a lot and Simon was very patient and guide me well. I am grateful for the excellent teaching and kind lessons I had. Definitely recommend.
Sarah
Sarah
1754161364
What an AMAZING school this is!! My instructor was brilliant! She was so patient, and I found out much easier ways to do things. Booking was easy, they use an app to manage lessons which is so easy and there is no back and forth with texts and phone calls. If you are looking for driving lessons in Gateshead, use Shift 100%! Thanks so much guys! <3
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