Welcome to Leap Driver Training

Owned and run by Steve and Scott, both former DVSA Driving Examiners, we are a driving school that ensures you get the best instruction available.

We provide driving lessons in Durham, Darlington, Weardale, Spennymoor Chester-Le-Street, Consett and all surrounding areas.

What We Offer

We recognise that everybody is different and that people learn in different ways. Using our extensive background in driver training we identify your individual learning style and then tailor your lessons to fit.

Together we will develop you into a safe confident driver at a rate and in a way that suits you.

We aim to make every lesson you have enjoyable and as productive as possible. Lessons are always conducted in a professional, safe, friendly and relaxed manner as we firmly believe in making you feel at ease during lessons.

DVSA Approved Instructors

Specialist Manual Lessons

Friendly Learning Environment

One-To-One Training

Ex-Driving Test Examiners

Competitive Prices

Block Booking Discounts

No Hidden Charges

Dual Control Car

Door to Door Service

Driving Instructor Training

Refresher Lessons

Full Hour Lessons

Intensive Courses

Ben Alexander
Great Instructor
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Great instructor knows what he is doing and also easy to get on with makes you feel comfortable would 100% recommend helped me through my test 1st time.

Connor O’Neil
100% Recommend
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100% recommend Steve as a driving instructor. Got me through my test with only 2 driving faults and trusted me throughout my nearly 2 years of driving.

Sian Lyons
Really Patient
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I was really nervous to start learning but Steve made me feel comfortable and was really patient with me, would highly recommend

Kathryn Calvert
Passed 1st Time
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I would definitely recomend Steve as a driving instructor, extremely patient with me and helped me pass my test on the first try. Thank you so much.

The Training Cars

You will learn in a ….. This is an excellent, fun, safe car to learn in as it is easy to drive and highly manoeuvrable.

For your safety, comfort & convenience the car features:

Dual controls

Climate Control

Traction control

Sat-Nav

Power Steering

ABS Braking

Easy to Read Dash

Lesson Prices

Please note: First lesson minimum 2 hours. All lessons after first minimum 1.5 hours depending on location.

Core Working Hours: 07:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday

1.5 Hours

£ 64.50
(£43 ph)

2 Hours

£ 86.00
(£43 ph)

10 Hours

£ 410
(£41 ph)

20 Hours

£ 800
(£40 ph)
Value

All inclusive 40 hours

£ 1650
Includes
Theory & 1 Practical Test

Unsociable Hours (Limited Availability)

Lessons that start 17:00 onwards Monday to Friday & Weekend Lessons.

1.5 Hours

£ 67.50
(£45 ph)

2 Hours

£ 90.00
(£45 ph)

10 Hours

£ 430
(£43 ph)

20 Hours

£ 840
(£42 ph)
Value

All inclusive 40 hours

£ 1700
Includes
Theory & 1 Practical Test