Automatic driving lessons in Durham & Spennymoor
Hi, I'm Daz. A qualified ADI helping nervous beginners, teens, and adults relearning find their confidence behind the wheel — one calm lesson at a time.
Automatic driving lessons for every level in Durham
Whether it's your very first lesson or you've not driven in years, the pace is yours to set.
Nervous beginners
Calm, no-pressure automatic driving lessons in Durham — we build confidence on quiet roads before venturing further afield.
Teenagers
Automatic lessons from age 17 (or 16 with the right benefit) — a friendly, relaxed start for school-leavers and college students across Durham.
Adults relearning
Coming back to driving after a break? Automatic refresher lessons in County Durham at your pace — no judgement, no rush.
Intensive courses
Need your automatic licence quickly? Intensive driving courses in Durham and County Durham — get test-ready in weeks.
Automatic driving lesson prices — £40 an hour, no surprises
Every lesson is £40 per hour. No hidden fees, no awkward upsells.
Single lessons
£40 / hrPay-as-you-go hours. Ideal if you want to try things out, or fit lessons around a busy week.
Block bookings
£40 / hrThe most popular choice. Lock in a regular slot and progress steadily week-on-week.
Intensive course
POATest-ready in weeks. Tailored to your starting level — give me a call and we'll plan it together.
Refresher lessons
£40 / hrAlready passed but lost your nerve? A few hours can put you right back behind the wheel.
Motorway driving
£40 / hrSafely build motorway confidence after your test — joining, lane discipline, and merging.
Taster lesson
£40 / hrBrand new to driving? A relaxed first hour to see how it feels — no commitment.
Rated 5 stars by pupils across Durham & County Durham
Real reviews from real pupils — every one of them five stars.
"Brilliant and attentive driving instructor. I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience with Darren. I passed my test in March 2025 and I've been up and down the country taking in the views ever since without any incidents. I couldn't recommend him more."
"I learned to drive an automatic car with Darren. He is extremely kind, patient, and very experienced. Thanks to his excellent teaching, I passed my driving test on the first attempt. Learning with Darren was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great driving instructor."
"I just passed my first test. Darren is no doubt one of the best instructors in Durham. He is very patient and literally covered everything I need to know. If you can pass his mock test you can pass the real test too. Highly recommend."