Thumbs Up Driver Training
Driving lessons in Blyth, North Shields, Wallsend & Whitley Bay
For many years Kim Gibson of Thumbs Up Driver Training has been providing driving lessons in North Shields, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Blyth, Cramlington, Gosforth, Benton, Wallsend, Howdon, and surrounding areas. You are assured your driving instructor is approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and for your safety will have been checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will abide by the Industry Code of Practice. Our past pupil reviews speak for themselves as to the quality of service and standard of tuition provided.
Learning a new skill can be nerve wracking but, learning to drive can also be exciting and rewarding especially when you reach your goal in achieving your full licence. We aim to help make the journey from provisional to full licence holder a good, positive experience with lessons being tailored to meet the needs of the individual learner.
When choosing us for driving lessons you can expect the following:
- Fully qualified and experienced professional
- Dual Controlled car
- Structured lessons tailored for each individual learner
- Full assistance and prompting will be given depending on ability
- Lessons will be learner centred with the learner being encouraged to play an active role in their learning and taking more responsibility when more confident.
- Students will have reached full independence and required standard of skills before being presented for test
Book Your Driving Lessons With Thumbs Up Driver Training Today
If you would like to book a driving lesson or enquire about starting your driving lessons with Kim Gibson at Thumbs Up Driver Training, please give Kim a call on:
Professional Driving Tuition
Excellent 1st Time Pass Rate
CRB Checked Driving Instructors
Client Centered Driving Lessons
10 Hours Driving Tuition
For Just £380
Thumbs Up Driver Training Driving Lesson Reviews

What a journey I have been on with Kim. She dedicated so much time and effort into helping me pass. I'd been learning for over 3 years with no luck, and lots of different instructors, until I met Kim. I never ever believed I could pass and here I am, with my certificate today. Kim gave me tough love and a kick up the backside when I needed it, but also introduced me to so many resources to help me with my nerves and low confidence. She encouraged me to try tapping and thought field therapy and sat with me while I cried in many lessons. She has been reliable, consistent and patient. We bonded over our love of Bob Marley and I took my test today, on his 80th birthday. While we drove to the test, One Love came on the radio and Kim told me this was my sign from the universe. Sure enough, I passed first time with only 1 fault. I'm still in total disbelief! Thank you so much Kim, I hope to see you again.

"Kim is an amazing instructor! She not only teaches you how to pass the test, but also how to be a confident and safe driver, as well as a good laugh along the way. I can’t thank Kim enough for her support and wouldn’t hesitate in the slightest to recommend to anyone looking to start lessons."

Kim has taught me everything i needed to know, i had a great experience whilst learning to drive and she also has helped me pass with ease, i enjoyed the lessons and they were very helpful in my progression onto getting my full licence.
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Areas Coverered
Based in North Shields, Thumbs Up Driver Training has been providing quality driving lessons in North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Blyth and surrounding areas for several years. You can learn more about the areas we cover on our "Areas Covered" page.