NCL Automatic Driving School 07561 143017
The white NCL Automatic electric Hyundai Kona on the Newcastle Quayside at night, with the Tyne Bridge and Sage Gateshead behind

NCL Automatic Driving School

Automatic Driving Lessons in Newcastle

Learn with confidence in a modern, fully electric Hyundai Kona – with a DVSA approved instructor.

  • 100%
    Electric Car
  • DVSA
    Approved
  • Newcastle
    & Surrounding Areas

Why Choose NCL Automatic?

  • Electric & Modern

    Learn in a quiet, smooth and eco-friendly car.

  • DVSA Approved

    Lessons with a qualified and experienced instructor.

  • Flexible Booking

    Choose lesson times that fit your schedule, including weekends.

  • Local & Convenient

    Covering Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas.

The Tyne Bridge and Sage Gateshead at sunset, seen from the Newcastle Quayside

Driving Lessons & Prices

2-Hour Lesson £80
  • Automatic driving lessons
  • Build confidence on the road
  • Preparation for your driving test
  • Tailored to your experience
Book a Lesson

10-hour block £380 · 20-hour block £760 · 81.6% pass rate · Lessons and prices in full

What My Students Say

Reviews left on Google by learners, word for word. On Facebook, 100% of reviewers recommend NCL Automatic.

Kunika Khandelwal

5 out of 5 stars, Google review

He was a great instructor! I was able to pass first time, and felt so well prepared with our lessons that the practical test did not seem as daunting as expected. He definitely made sure to pay attention to my driving, making sure he addressed mistakes in a way tailored to me and my driving style. Definitely would recommend, all his tips and tricks made driving so much easier, not just to pass the test but also practically for the future too. He cares about all his customers, and goes above and beyond to make sure that we’re comfortable and making progress in each lesson. An honest person too. Would 100% recommend!

Connor

5 out of 5 stars, Google review

I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor. He was patient, supportive, and consistently pushed me to learn from my mistakes rather than just overlook them. Every lesson was focused on helping me improve and perfect my driving skills. Thanks to his dedication and clear instruction, I passed first time with zero faults! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a top-quality instructor who genuinely cares about their students' success.

Sophie Wallace

5 out of 5 stars, Google review

Amazing instructor helped me pass first time with 0 mistakes.

Christie Mellor

5 out of 5 stars, Google review

He is a very patient instructor and lovely man . I passed with him after difficulties with other instructors. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to personalize driving teaching to each individual. I now own my own car and drive to 90 minutes between two cities each week. I am grateful to have found him!

Nada Nasr

5 out of 5 stars, Google review

I recently passed my practical driving test, and I cannot recommend NCL enough! He is an absolutely amazing instructor—thorough, patient, and incredibly skilled at his job. He ensures that you understand every maneuver in detail and provides clear explanations if you make a mistake, teaching you not just what to do but why it happened and how to overcome it. His calm demeanor is so important for building confidence, and he always makes you feel supported and capable. Thanks to his teaching. If you’re looking for a professional and dedicated driving instructor, he’s the one to go to!

Abida Hussain

5 out of 5 stars, Google review

An amazing instructor—patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. Their clear guidance and encouragement gave me the confidence to pass my test. Highly recommend!

Ciprian, the instructor, standing next to the NCL Automatic Hyundai Kona

Meet Your Instructor

I’m a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Newcastle, providing professional automatic driving lessons for learners of all experience levels. Whether you’re getting behind the wheel for the first time, returning after a break, or preparing for your practical driving test, every lesson is tailored to your individual needs.

Learning to drive is about much more than passing your test. It’s about becoming a safe, confident and independent driver for life.

Read more about Ciprian

More Than Just Passing Your Test

My goal isn’t simply to help you pass your practical driving test. Every lesson is designed to build confidence, improve decision-making and develop safe driving habits that will stay with you long after you’ve earned your licence.

  • Build confidence from your very first lesson
  • Learn at your own pace in a calm environment
  • Prepare thoroughly for your practical driving test
  • Develop safe driving skills for life

Why Choose Automatic Driving Lessons?

Automatic cars are becoming increasingly popular across the UK. With no clutch or gear changes to worry about, you can focus entirely on the road, traffic and developing safe driving habits.

Learn in a Modern Electric Hyundai Kona

All lessons are delivered in a modern electric vehicle, offering a smooth, quiet and comfortable driving experience, with zero tailpipe emissions.

Your First Driving Lesson

Your first driving lesson is designed to help you feel relaxed and comfortable: the controls, your seat and mirrors first, then quiet roads, with no pressure and plenty of encouragement.

Recent passes

Learners on the day they passed their practical test with NCL Automatic.

Areas We Cover

NCL Automatic Driving School provides automatic driving lessons throughout Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas.

  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Gosforth
  • Jesmond
  • Heaton
  • Benton
  • Longbenton
  • Forest Hall
  • Killingworth

Our local knowledge helps learners become familiar with the roads, junctions and driving conditions they are most likely to encounter during their lessons and practical driving test.

The NCL Automatic Hyundai Kona on the Quayside in daylight, with the Tyne Bridge behind

Questions learners ask

How much are automatic driving lessons in Newcastle?

A 2-hour lesson is £80. A 10-hour block is £380 and a 20-hour block is £760. Every lesson is 2 hours long.

Are automatic driving lessons suitable for nervous drivers?

Yes, nervous drivers are welcome. The approach is calm and patient, in a relaxed environment where you can ask questions, make mistakes and learn at your own pace.

What happens during my first driving lesson?

The first lesson is designed to help you feel relaxed and comfortable. It starts with the car: the controls, your seating position and the mirrors. Then you begin driving on quiet roads, learning how to move off safely, steer and stop smoothly, at a pace that suits you.

How can I book automatic driving lessons in Newcastle?

Fill in the booking form on this site, send a WhatsApp or call 07561 143017. Lessons are booked week by week, in 2-hour slots.

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