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Driving lessons in Gosforth & Kenton
Gosforth is where many Newcastle learners sit their test, so learning here means practising on the roads the examiner uses every day.
Learning on the roads around you
Lessons start from your door, so you spend your time learning on the roads you'll actually drive. Around Gosforth & Kenton, that means:
Great North Road and Gosforth High Street
Bus stops, pedestrian crossings, parked cars and cyclists, all at once. The best place in the city to learn how to plan ahead instead of react.
Kenton Bar and the multi-lane roundabouts
Lane choice before you arrive, not on the roundabout. We drill the approach until picking the right lane is automatic.
A1 Western Bypass slip roads
Joining and leaving fast dual carriageway: matching speed, reading the gap and merging without hesitating.
Estate roads around Kenton and Fawdon
Quiet, tight streets for the manoeuvres — bay parking, parallel parking and pulling up on the right.
Where I pick up
Gosforth, South Gosforth, Kenton, Fawdon, Coxlodge, Kingston Park, Brunton Park, Melton Park and Regent Centre. The nearest test centre is Gosforth, and mock tests are run on its real routes.
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Prices
| Option | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single lesson | 1 hour | £38 |
| 10-hour block | 10 hours | £370 |
| Refresher | 6 hours | £260 |
| Test Ready | 15 hours | £650 |
| Semi-intensive | 20 hours | £850 |
| Intensive week | 30 hours | £1,350 |
Manual tuition only. Lessons are 1.5–2 hours, including pick-up and drop-off. Block hours are valid for 6 months. The DVSA test fee is never included.
Why learners choose Xclusive
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor, graded A at the last standards check
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- Mock tests on real Gosforth and Gateshead test routes
- Progress, notes and balance tracked in an app you can check any time
- Manual tuition only, in a dual-controlled car