Beginners
Starting from scratch? Get comfortable behind the wheel and build your skills one lesson at a time.
MANUAL DRIVING LESSONS · GATESHEADYOUR PACE.
YOUR PACE.
YOUR PROGRESS.
Two-hour lessons in Mike's manual Audi A1, with local pickups, personal tuition and structured preparation for your driving test.
THE ESSENTIALS
WHAT TO EXPECT.
Refreshers
Returning to driving? Lessons tailored to your current confidence and experience.
Two-hour lessons
Time to settle in, practise and work through useful driving skills in each session.
Local pickups
Collection available across the Gateshead area — just ask Mike about your location.
PERSONALISED BY DESIGNA PLAN THAT
A PLAN THAT
MOVES WITH YOU.
Mike gets an idea of your progress early on and helps you plan towards a realistic test date. Because test waiting times can be long, thinking ahead matters — but readiness always comes first.
01
Get comfortable.
Your early lessons help Mike understand how you're taking to driving, what you're confident with and what needs practice.
02
Build a plan.
Lesson priorities and estimated progress help you think about test timing while allowing room to adjust.
03
Get test-ready.
Ongoing feedback and mock tests help you judge when you're prepared for your practical test.
The aim is a first-time pass, not a rushed test. No instructor can guarantee an outcome. Learners book and manage their own driving tests.
NEED A SPACE?
Mike's diary is often busy. Ask about availability or joining his waiting list.