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Start your enquiryLimited weekday spaces availableLimited weekday spaces•Automatic lessons · Hexham test centreHexham area
Explore Drive With Tom
Start your enquiry ↗Join the waiting list ↗Current learner access ↗Call 07814 558733
Automatic lessons for Hexham test centre and surrounding areas.
Automatic driving lessons in Hexham and surrounding areas
Learn to drive withcalm confidence.
Patient automatic lessons for beginners, nervous learners and people returning to driving. One consistent instructor, clear pricing and a modern Toyota Yaris Cross.
Already learning with Tom? Open your learner account ↗Fully qualified ADITwo hour lessonsAutomatic tuition only
£76 weekday lessonTwo hours, one to one
Modern automatic carToyota Yaris Cross with dual controls
Beginners welcomeCalm support from your first lesson
Hexham test centreLocal preparation and everyday driving
Find your starting point
Choose your starting point.
Pick the closest match. Lessons are tailored to you, not a fixed package.
01I amCompletely new to driving
See what the first lesson feels like and how the basics are introduced.
First lesson ↗02I feelNervous or out of practiceLearn how lessons can rebuild confidence without rushing you.
Lesson options ↗03I amPart trained or test focusedGet an honest starting assessment and a clear plan for the gaps.
How lessons work ↗04I haveAlready passed my testBuild confidence on real journeys through Beyond the Test coaching.
Beyond the Test ↗Lessons for your starting point.
We begin with what you can already do, what is getting in the way and the next skill that will make the biggest difference.
01
Complete beginners
Start calmly with the car, the controls and a suitable quiet area. Nothing is rushed and there is no expectation that you remember everything at once.
First driveConfidenceFoundations
02
Nervous or returning learners
Break driving into manageable steps after a difficult experience, a long break or a move from manual to automatic.
Calm paceClear supportFresh start
03
Part trained and test preparation
Keep what is already secure, focus on the gaps and work towards independent driving and genuine readiness for Hexham.
Honest assessmentMock testsIndependence
How lessons workUnderstand. Practise. Drive independently.
01Understand
Know what to do and why it matters.
02Practise
Repeat it in varied situations until it is reliable.
03Own the decision
Prompts reduce as your judgement improves.
Your first lesson
No pressure to prove anything.
Make the car feel familiar, find the right starting point and leave with a clear plan.
Nervous is normal. You will not be pushed into busy traffic before you are ready.
01
Talk and settle in
We cover your experience, goals and any worries before moving off.
Clear expectations from the start02
Drive at the right level
Beginners start simply. Experienced learners are assessed so time is spent where it matters.
Your pace, not a fixed script03
Finish with a clear plan
You leave knowing what went well and what the next lesson will build on.
No vague feedbackPasses & reviews
Pass photos and genuine feedback.
Real learner feedback and genuine pass photos, with every source labelled clearly.
★★★★★
100% recommend6 public Facebook reviewsStudent comment on Facebook
Thank you so much Tom! I couldn't be happier!! You're seriously the best instructor and I'll really miss our lessons.
Student comment on Facebook
Thank you so much, you have been absolutely fab, don't think I would have got through it with a different instructor xxx.
Student comment on Facebook
Thank you so so much you're an amazing instructor!!
Recent learner successes8 recent passes · 7 first-time passes
View all 34 passes & reviews ↗
CraigFirst-time pass · 23 July
KatieFirst-time pass · 2 July
BrankieFirst-time pass · 17 June
Chi ChiFirst-time pass · 8 June
Not on Google or Facebook? Leave a website review using only your first name ↗
Tom RichardsonFully qualified driving instructor
Meet your instructor
Calm, clear and honest about progress.
Learning to drive can be exciting, nerve racking or something you have put off for years. My job is to make it manageable, explain things properly and help you see what is improving.
You will get practical coaching, straightforward feedback and a clear plan towards safe, independent driving.
Lessons take place in a dual controlled automatic Toyota Yaris Cross, with a raised driving position, clear visibility and a smooth hybrid transmission.
Local knowledgeHexham and surrounding roads
One instructorThe same person and approach each week
Modern automaticDual controlled Toyota Yaris Cross
Structured progressClear goals and lesson reviews
The price, clearly
Two hours for meaningful progress.
There is enough time to reach useful roads, practise properly and finish with a clear review.
£76
per two hour weekday lessonOne to one tuitionDual controlled vehicleLocal collection where suitableProgress focused lesson planDiscounted block credit availableClear end of lesson feedback
Getting startedThree simple steps
01Check your area
02Share availability
03Agree a slot
Your learner hub
Useful resources and learner access in one place.
The public Learner Hub keeps official test links, theory preparation and show me tell me guidance easy to find. Existing learners use a PIN protected access point before opening their private lesson account.
Official show me tell me guidanceTheory revision and test bookingUpcoming lessons and remindersPayments, credit and progress
Drive With TomExisting learners
Private⌁Private learner access
Enter the learner PIN in the Learner Hub, then open your private account for lessons, payments and progress.
LessonsUpcoming dates and reminders
PaymentsSingle lessons or block credit
ProgressUpdates after lessons
Coverage checker
Check your postcode in a few seconds.
This gives a useful first answer without promising a slot that may not fit the route or diary. Full availability is confirmed after the enquiry form.
HexhamCorbridgePrudhoeStocksfieldRiding MillHaydon BridgeWylamOvinghamAcombAllendaleFourstonesCrawcrookRyton
Regular lesson areaHexham test centre focused
A postcode result is a guide. Collection point, regular weekday availability and the surrounding bookings still need to work together.
Questions learners ask
The practical details, kept simple.
Do you only teach automatic?
Yes. All lessons are in a dual controlled automatic Toyota Yaris Cross.
Which test centre do you cover?
Tuition and test preparation are focused on Hexham test centre.
Can you collect me from home, school or work?
Usually, when the collection point fits the regular lesson area and the bookings around your slot.
How do payments work?
Once onboarded, you can pay for a single lesson or add discounted block credit through your private learner account.
What is the cancellation policy?
At least 48 hours notice is required. Lessons changed inside that period remain chargeable.
How many lessons will I need?
There is no fixed minimum. As a planning guide, twenty weekly two hour lessons equals forty hours and roughly twenty weeks, so allowing around four to six months is sensible. Some learners need less and many need more.
Choose the right next step
Ready soon or planning ahead?
Use the enquiry form when you are ready to begin soon. Use the waiting list when you need a later start date or your ideal regular time is not currently available.
Join the waiting list
Ideal if you are turning 17 soon, want to begin later in the year or need a particular weekday slot that is not open yet.
Join the waiting list ↗Joining the waiting list does not commit you to lessons. I will use the details you provide when a suitable regular space becomes available.
Limited weekday spaces availableLimited weekday spaces•Automatic lessons · Hexham test centreHexham area
Explore Drive With Tom
Start your enquiry ↗Join the waiting list ↗Current learner access ↗Call 07814 558733
Automatic lessons for Hexham test centre and surrounding areas.
Automatic driving lessons in Hexham and surrounding areas
Learn to drive withcalm confidence.
Patient automatic lessons for beginners, nervous learners and people returning to driving. One consistent instructor, clear pricing and a modern Toyota Yaris Cross.
Already learning with Tom? Open your learner account ↗Fully qualified ADITwo hour lessonsAutomatic tuition only
£76 weekday lessonTwo hours, one to one
Modern automatic carToyota Yaris Cross with dual controls
Beginners welcomeCalm support from your first lesson
Hexham test centreLocal preparation and everyday driving
Find your starting point
Choose your starting point.
Pick the closest match. Lessons are tailored to you, not a fixed package.
01I amCompletely new to driving
See what the first lesson feels like and how the basics are introduced.
First lesson ↗02I feelNervous or out of practiceLearn how lessons can rebuild confidence without rushing you.
Lesson options ↗03I amPart trained or test focusedGet an honest starting assessment and a clear plan for the gaps.
How lessons work ↗04I haveAlready passed my testBuild confidence on real journeys through Beyond the Test coaching.
Beyond the Test ↗Lessons for your starting point.
We begin with what you can already do, what is getting in the way and the next skill that will make the biggest difference.
01
Complete beginners
Start calmly with the car, the controls and a suitable quiet area. Nothing is rushed and there is no expectation that you remember everything at once.
First driveConfidenceFoundations
02
Nervous or returning learners
Break driving into manageable steps after a difficult experience, a long break or a move from manual to automatic.
Calm paceClear supportFresh start
03
Part trained and test preparation
Keep what is already secure, focus on the gaps and work towards independent driving and genuine readiness for Hexham.
Honest assessmentMock testsIndependence
How lessons workUnderstand. Practise. Drive independently.
01Understand
Know what to do and why it matters.
02Practise
Repeat it in varied situations until it is reliable.
03Own the decision
Prompts reduce as your judgement improves.
Your first lesson
No pressure to prove anything.
Make the car feel familiar, find the right starting point and leave with a clear plan.
Nervous is normal. You will not be pushed into busy traffic before you are ready.
01
Talk and settle in
We cover your experience, goals and any worries before moving off.
Clear expectations from the start02
Drive at the right level
Beginners start simply. Experienced learners are assessed so time is spent where it matters.
Your pace, not a fixed script03
Finish with a clear plan
You leave knowing what went well and what the next lesson will build on.
No vague feedbackPasses & reviews
Pass photos and genuine feedback.
Real learner feedback and genuine pass photos, with every source labelled clearly.
★★★★★
100% recommend6 public Facebook reviewsStudent comment on Facebook
Thank you so much Tom! I couldn't be happier!! You're seriously the best instructor and I'll really miss our lessons.
Student comment on Facebook
Thank you so much, you have been absolutely fab, don't think I would have got through it with a different instructor xxx.
Student comment on Facebook
Thank you so so much you're an amazing instructor!!
Recent learner successes8 recent passes · 7 first-time passes
View all 34 passes & reviews ↗CraigFirst-time pass · 23 July
KatieFirst-time pass · 2 July
BrankieFirst-time pass · 17 June
Chi ChiFirst-time pass · 8 June
Not on Google or Facebook? Leave a website review using only your first name ↗
Tom RichardsonFully qualified driving instructor
Meet your instructor
Calm, clear and honest about progress.
Learning to drive can be exciting, nerve racking or something you have put off for years. My job is to make it manageable, explain things properly and help you see what is improving.
You will get practical coaching, straightforward feedback and a clear plan towards safe, independent driving.
Lessons take place in a dual controlled automatic Toyota Yaris Cross, with a raised driving position, clear visibility and a smooth hybrid transmission.
Local knowledgeHexham and surrounding roads
One instructorThe same person and approach each week
Modern automaticDual controlled Toyota Yaris Cross
Structured progressClear goals and lesson reviews
The price, clearly
Two hours for meaningful progress.
There is enough time to reach useful roads, practise properly and finish with a clear review.
£76
per two hour weekday lessonOne to one tuitionDual controlled vehicleLocal collection where suitableProgress focused lesson planDiscounted block credit availableClear end of lesson feedback
Getting startedThree simple steps
01Check your area
02Share availability
03Agree a slot
Your learner hub
Useful resources and learner access in one place.
The public Learner Hub keeps official test links, theory preparation and show me tell me guidance easy to find. Existing learners use a PIN protected access point before opening their private lesson account.
Official show me tell me guidanceTheory revision and test bookingUpcoming lessons and remindersPayments, credit and progress
Drive With TomExisting learners
Private⌁Private learner access
Enter the learner PIN in the Learner Hub, then open your private account for lessons, payments and progress.
LessonsUpcoming dates and reminders
PaymentsSingle lessons or block credit
ProgressUpdates after lessons
Coverage checker
Check your postcode in a few seconds.
This gives a useful first answer without promising a slot that may not fit the route or diary. Full availability is confirmed after the enquiry form.
HexhamCorbridgePrudhoeStocksfieldRiding MillHaydon BridgeWylamOvinghamAcombAllendaleFourstonesCrawcrookRyton
Regular lesson areaHexham test centre focused
A postcode result is a guide. Collection point, regular weekday availability and the surrounding bookings still need to work together.
Questions learners ask
The practical details, kept simple.
Do you only teach automatic?
Yes. All lessons are in a dual controlled automatic Toyota Yaris Cross.
Which test centre do you cover?
Tuition and test preparation are focused on Hexham test centre.
Can you collect me from home, school or work?
Usually, when the collection point fits the regular lesson area and the bookings around your slot.
How do payments work?
Once onboarded, you can pay for a single lesson or add discounted block credit through your private learner account.
What is the cancellation policy?
At least 48 hours notice is required. Lessons changed inside that period remain chargeable.
How many lessons will I need?
There is no fixed minimum. As a planning guide, twenty weekly two hour lessons equals forty hours and roughly twenty weeks, so allowing around four to six months is sensible. Some learners need less and many need more.
Choose the right next step
Ready soon or planning ahead?
Use the enquiry form when you are ready to begin soon. Use the waiting list when you need a later start date or your ideal regular time is not currently available.
Enquire about lessons
Share your postcode, driving experience and every regular weekday time you can attend. I will check whether the route and diary fit.
Start your enquiryJoin the waiting list
Ideal if you are turning 17 soon, want to begin later in the year or need a particular weekday slot that is not open yet.
Join the waiting list ↗Joining the waiting list does not commit you to lessons. I will use the details you provide when a suitable regular space becomes available.