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The-Driving-Academy partners with some of the top local instructors in County Durham.
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We provide on-road driving lessons for learners aged 17 and above, as well as our Under-17-Driving-Academy, which offers lessons for those as young as 14.

04/11/2026

🥇⭐️⭐️1st attempt for Evan⭐️⭐️🥇
What a great result for Evan passing his driving test on the 1st attempt with only 3 teeny minor faults 👍 Massive well done Evan. Been a pleasure teaching you. Evan worked hard on lessons and driving his own car to make sure he had all the knowledge to drive safely on the roads 👌Absolutely knew you could do this 👏Take care and lots of safe driving 🚗💨💨

💻 The-Driving-Academy.co.uk
☎️ 07747720131
📧 [email protected] Learntodrive

31/10/2026

🌟 PASS 🥇 FIRST ATTEMPT 🥇 PASS 🌟

A massive congratulations to Dale James Wilson for passing his driving test in Hartlepool today on his first attempt. Over the moon for you fella, this will make getting around so much easier for you once your car is taxed & insured. Take great care of your BMW. Enjoy the freedom

💻 The-Driving-Academy.co.uk
☎️ 07906932509
📧 [email protected]

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31/10/2026

🎄🎅 GIVE THE GIFT OF DRIVING THIS CHRISTMAS! 🎅🎄

Looking for the perfect Christmas present? 🎁🚗

At The-Driving-Academy, we have Christmas gift cards available, and we can even deliver them straight to your door! 🏡🎄

🎁 Gift cards available:

🚗 Under-17 Driving Academy Experience – Drive from age 14!

🚗 10-Hour Driving Lesson Gift Cards

🚗 Gift Cards for ANY Value – You choose the amount!

🎅 UNDER-17 CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS 🎅

These will go on sale from Sunday 8th November, and with limited spaces available at our Under-17 Christmas Event, we expect this to be popular!

⭐ Want to get your name on the list?

Simply text 07900 807 197 with:

✅ Your name

✅ Your address

✅ Young driver’s full name

✅ Young driver’s date of birth

We’ll add you to our list ready for when the Christmas gift cards go on sale! 🎁

💙🧡 The-Driving-Academy 🧡💙

🏆 Award-Winning Driving School – Best Driving School North East

🌐 The-Driving-Academy.co.uk

🎄 Give them a present they’ll remember long after Christmas! 🚗🎁

30/10/2026

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30/10/2026

🚨🚨First Time Pass Alert!!🚨🚨

Huge congratulations to Chloe who smashed her test today with just 3 minors!!🚗💨

Chloe has work very hard to get to where she is today and it has been amazing watching her grow into the safe and confident driver she is today.

Good luck with the rest of Uni, drive safe, happy car shopping and don’t forget to give me a wave on your way past 😁🚗💨💨

💻 ⁦The-Driving-Academy.co.uk⁩
☎️ 07383 376 833
📧 [email protected] Bishopauckland Learntodrive firsttimepass

30/10/2026

🚨🚨First Time Pass Alert!!🚨🚨

Huge congratulations to Lukas who passed his test today with just 3 minors!!🚗💨

Lukas has worked very hard to to overcome self belief and has grown his confidence massively. It has been amazing to watch and see him become a safe and confident driver.

Good luck with getting the apprenticeship and enjoy your Peugeot 🚙 Don’t forget to give me a wave on your way past 😁🚗💨💨

💻 ⁦The-Driving-Academy.co.uk⁩
☎️ 07383 376 833
📧 [email protected] Bishopauckland Learntodrive firsttimepass

30/10/2026

🌟 PASS 🥇 FIRST ATTEMPT 🥇 PASS 🌟

A very special one for me (Adam C), my daughter Ziva Riddles just passed her driving test today in Durham first time and with only two minors! What a result! We absolutely knew you’d do it. And in just under three months since turning 17! An absolute joy to teach, so proud of you for achieving your goal. Also another success story from our Under 17s Academy. Take great care of your Hyundai. Enjoy the freedom

💻 The-Driving-Academy.co.uk
☎️ 07906932509
📧 [email protected]

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27/10/2026

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27/10/2026

🥇⭐️⭐️1st attempt for Dylan!! ⭐️⭐️🥇

Massive Well Done to Dylan for passing his driving test first time today in Durham with only 1 minor, could have easily been a clean sheet!!
Been a pleasure to teach and can’t wait to see you on the roads soon!
Happy car shopping, take care! 🚗🎉

💻 The-Driving-Academy.co.uk
☎️ 07939656913
📧 [email protected]
Learntodrive

27/10/2026

⭐️⭐️ CLEAN SHEET!!⭐️⭐️
Huge congrats to Hollie who passed her driving test with 0 Minors!!
It’s another happy customer. Hollie was also another of our Under 17 Driving Academy
You have worked so hard for this results today and it’s well a truly deserved!!
Will miss our lessons and banter, we had some right good laughs, you’re one of a kind!
I can’t wait to see you on the roads for a big wave!! 🚗💨☺️🎉

💻 The-Driving-Academy.co.uk
☎️ 07939656913
📧 [email protected]
Learntodrive

Address

Bishop Auckland
DL140

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 10pm
Tuesday	8am - 10pm
Wednesday	8am - 10pm
Thursday	8am - 10pm
Friday	8am - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 10pm
Sunday	8am - 10pm

Website

http://www.the-driving-academy.co.uk/

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