Thumbs Up Driver Training

About Thumbs Up Driver Training

Thumbs Up Driver Training is a driving school run by instructor Kim Gibson, serving North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Blyth and the surrounding coast, all within easy reach of Tynemouth. Pupils are taught patiently from their first lesson through to test standard, and reviewers describe Kim as an experienced and encouraging instructor, which suits nervous beginners as well as those returning to driving after a break.

The school covers the full learning journey, from the basics on quiet residential streets to the busier junctions and roundabouts a learner needs to master before their test. Lessons can be arranged by phone or email, with current prices available on the school's website. For learners on this stretch of the coast the nearest practical test centres are Gosforth and Blyth, and a local instructor who knows the likely test routes is a real advantage on the day.

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