Under 17s Driving Lessons in Gateshead

Gateshead, in Tyne and Wear, North East England, is known for its vibrant arts, historic landmarks, and iconic bridges, including the famous Angel of the North, the UK’s largest free-standing sculpture sculpted by Antony Gormley. Our range of Young Driver Training Packages and Driving Lessons for under 17s provide young learners in Gateshead with the opportunity to develop their driving skills and gain an advantage before they start their full-time driving lessons at age 17. During these lessons, they will learn the basics of driving a car and hopefully gain more confidence behind the wheel.

We offer driving lessons in two durations: 30 minutes and 60 minutes. Students can choose to learn in either a manual or automatic Vauxhall Corsa or a similar vehicle. Our programs are designed for juniors aged 10 to 17 years, focusing on essential driving skills such as moving off, accelerating, braking, maintaining proper road position, and recognizing road signs. We also cover more advanced skills, like reverse parking, all under the supervision of a fully qualified instructor.

You can find Young Driver Training experiences near Gateshead at several locations. One option is the Metrocentre in Gateshead, where lessons are conducted in Coach Park and are just a short 13-minute drive from the town centre. Another location is Newcastle Racecourse, which is a convenient 32-minute drive away. Additionally, you can take lessons at Sedgefield Racecourse in Stockton-on-Tees, located about a 46-minute drive from the town centre.

Our Young Driver sessions are the perfect gradual introduction for kids and teens aged 10 to 17 to begin building essential driving skills before embarking on their driving lessons with a provisional license at 17.

Our 30-minute and 60-minute lessons are conducted on a specially designed, controlled course that closely resembles real-life driving conditions. They take place in dual-controlled manual or automatic cars, guided by qualified and experienced driving instructors.

We also offer the Firefly Sport Driving Experience, which allows children aged 4 to 10 to learn driving skills in a miniature, fully functioning car. Each session lasts 20 minutes and costs just £25. The experience takes place on specially designed circuit layouts that replicate real-life road conditions, providing a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.