
DRIVING LESSONS SUNDERLAND
Looking for manual driving lessons in Sunderland? Sunderland Driving helps complete beginners and learners with some experience build confidence, develop safe driving skills and prepare for their driving test. We cover Sunderland, Seaham and the surrounding areas.
Learn with Paul Glover, DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
Your lessons are with Paul, owner of Sunderland Driving and a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). He has 17 years of driving experience, including five years as an HGV driver, and takes a calm, patient approach with clear explanations and room for a laugh along the way.
Driving Lessons Designed To Help You Build Confidence And Pass
VIP Learner
- Pass your test first time or I pay for your 2nd attempt
- Access to the Sunderland Driving Learner video hub
- Priority lesson slots
- Pay weekly or monthly
£39ph
Beginner Driver Course
Get your first 3 hours at £33ph to ease you in. This allows you to make sure you are happy with Sunderland Driving and allows you an opportunity to try before choosing between the VIP or standard learner option
£99

Areas we cover in Sunderland
We teach manual driving lessons across Sunderland, including Castletown, Doxford Park, Ford Estate, Grangetown, Grindon, Hendon, Pennywell, Redhouse, Roker, Ryhope and Seaburn. We also cover Seaham, Houghton-Le-Spring, murton, Hetton and surrounding areas. Check the map to see if we cover your area, anywhere within the red is covered.
Learn to drive on Sunderland’s roads
Your lessons will be planned around your experience and confidence. If you’re a beginner, we’ll start with the basics, including clutch control, moving off, stopping safely and approaching junctions.
As you progress, you’ll gain experience on a wider range of Sunderland roads. This can include dealing with parked vehicles on residential streets, driving along the coast around Roker and Seaburn, and handling busier routes such as Wessington Way.
We’ll also build your understanding of lane choice and spiral roundabouts, including challenging locations such as Hastings Hill and the Board Inn. When you’re ready, lessons can include joining and leaving the A19, building speed safely and planning ahead on dual carriageways.
Prepare for your Sunderland driving test
Lessons will help you become familiar with roads around the Sunderland test area, including the area around the test centre.
We’ll practise manoeuvres, following sat nav directions and road signs, and making safe decisions independently. You’ll also learn how to handle unfamiliar roads.
Ready to start driving lessons in Sunderland?
Get in touch with Paul to check availability in your area and discuss your next step.
Reviews from our learners
Here's what learners say about their manual driving lessons with Sunderland Driving.
Megan

Couldn’t recommend Paul enough, I passed first time with him after a few years of having bad luck with instructors. teaches you how to drive rather than simply pass a test, each lesson was relaxed and structured and always helped me out and calm me down whenever I was anxious about making a mistake.
Dominic

Paul was very flexible and accommodating with lessons. Within the lessons, he was a very good teacher by breaking everything down so it was easy to understand. Would highly recommend!
Liam

Amazing instructor, made me feel really comfortable and confident driving. Would recommend to anyone