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. With an 81% first-time pass rate, well above the UK average of ~49%, the results speak for themselves.
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."