Everyone knows that when you hit 17, all you want to do is be able to drive and gain some independence, none more so than the North East of England which has been seeing an increased number of learner drives over the last couple of years. But before you book your lessons with  driving schools in Newcastle or Sunderland you must first obtain a provisional driving licence. This can be obtained by filling out an application form at your local post office or online and you will receive your provisional licence within 10 working days.

It is also recommended that you get yourself a copy of the Highway Code as this will help you for your theory test. Theory tests and Hazard Perception tests can also be practised online, and combining them with your practical driving lessons will give you the greatest chance of passing straight away.

Finding your nearest driving school is easy with the internet, simply use a search engine like Google or a local directory website and type in your location and what you are looking for i.e. ‘driving schools in Sunderland’ and click go. You will be provided with a list of local driving schools and contact information that you can choose from.

Learning to drive gives you the independence to see and do whatever you want without having to rely on anyone else.