DVSA Driving Test Changes 2026: What Learner Drivers Need to Know
The DVSA has introduced several major changes to the way driving tests are booked and managed in 2026. These changes are designed to tackle long waiting times, reduce test reselling, and make the booking system fairer for genuine learner drivers. If you’re learning to...
Happy Father’s Day from Drive Automatic
Today, we want to wish all the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures, and driving dads a very Happy Father’s Day! At Drive Automatic, we know that fathers play an important role in helping learners gain confidence behind the wheel. Whether you’re spending weekends...
Driving Lessons Available Now in Newcastle and Durham
Looking to start driving lessons in Newcastle or Durham? Great news – Drive Automatic currently has lesson availability across both areas, with friendly, professional automatic driving instructors ready to help you get on the road. Automatic Driving Lessons in...
First-Time Pass Success for Jacob at Durham Test Centre 🚗🎉
A huge congratulations to Jacob, who has passed his driving test first time at Durham Driving Test Centre with just 4 driving faults (minors)! Passing first time is a fantastic achievement, and doing so with only four minors shows the hard work, dedication and...
Emily Passes Her Driving Test in Durham with Just 3 Minor Faults!
A huge congratulations to Emily, who has passed her automatic driving test at Durham Test Centre with an excellent result of just 3 minor faults! Passing your driving test is a fantastic achievement, and Emily should be incredibly proud of herself. From her first...
Major Changes to Driving Test Booking Rules in 2026 – What Learner Drivers Need to Know
If you're learning to drive in Durham, Darlington, Sunderland, Newcastle or anywhere across the North East, there are some important changes to the driving test booking system that you need to be aware of. The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has introduced...
Michael Passes First Time at Darlington Test Centre with a Perfect Zero-Minor Drive! 🎉
A massive congratulations to Michael from Spennymoor on passing his driving test first time at Darlington Test Centre with an incredible zero driving faults! Passing first time is a fantastic achievement in itself, but doing so...
Omer Passes His Driving Test in Durham with Just 4 Minors! 🎉
A huge congratulations to Omer on passing his driving test at Durham Test Centre with just 4 minor faults! Passing your driving test is a fantastic achievement, and Omer should be incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication and commitment he put into becoming a safe...
Michael Passes His Driving Test in Durham After Just 11 Hours of Automatic Driving Lessons
🎉 PASS ALERT IN DURHAM! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Michael on passing his driving test today in Durham! 🚗✅ Michael passed after just 11 hours of professional automatic driving lessons with Mike at Drive Automatic. This is a great example of what can be achieved when...
⚡This is what it’s all about.⚡
A huge congratulations again to Josh, who recently passed his driving test with us in our MG4 EV… and now he’s gone and bought himself a brand new 26-reg MG4 Urban EV! Seeing moments like this is exactly why we do what we do. Learning to drive isn’t just about passing...