Trainwize Driving School Durham
Durham, County Durham
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Sophil Robson
31 Jan 2026
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Huge thank you to these lovely people! Managed to fit me in with just a week left to my test as I’d been dropped in it by my previous instructor. Andrew got me test ready in just a week as I was still...
Huge thank you to these lovely people! Managed to fit me in with just a week left to my test as I’d been dropped in it by my previous instructor. Andrew got me test ready in just a week as I was still making a lot of mistakes and helped me pass my test first time!
Avesta
17 Oct 2025
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Didn't get the chance to book lessons as the driving school is fully booked, but Andrew's wife(?) was incredibly kind and compassionate - and provided direction for where to go next. Thanks so much!
Tenzin
27 Feb 2025
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100% recommended. Andrew was a massive help in getting my driving up to par for my automatic driving test. His vast amount of experience truly comes out during lessons and his ability to help you stay...
100% recommended. Andrew was a massive help in getting my driving up to par for my automatic driving test. His vast amount of experience truly comes out during lessons and his ability to help you stay calm and focussed on what you need to do (especially during busy areas) is unmatched. He was both fair in regard to my driving ability and the mistakes I made but also kind and clear on what I needed to improve on which I can say with no doubt has made me a much better driver. Andrew wanted me to become a driver that is not a robot, but really acts and thinks with care on the road, and I believe anyone who gets to be taught by him will also come out a significantly better driver than before and pass their test with ease! Thank you both Andrew and Joan!!!
Stephen Robinson
23 Aug 2018
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Special thanks to my instructor Walter, getting through my test. Spot on driving instructor, lovely chap, would recommend to anyone!
Kana Kashihara
21 Nov 2017
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I took refresher lesson twice with Andrew. He was very friendly and helpful. I hadn't driven for 5 years and I was very nervous getting back to driving but he gave me lots of tips and they are really ...
I took refresher lesson twice with Andrew. He was very friendly and helpful. I hadn't driven for 5 years and I was very nervous getting back to driving but he gave me lots of tips and they are really helping me now. I practiced driving to my work in Newcastle and now I can say, I am a confident driver! Thank you Andrew!
Mike Tindall
6 Jun 2017
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Had to balance exams with learning to drive, Andrew was always really helpful and made the whole process very smooth and put any concerns to rest! A very understanding instructor who teaches you to be...
Had to balance exams with learning to drive, Andrew was always really helpful and made the whole process very smooth and put any concerns to rest! A very understanding instructor who teaches you to be a good all round driver, not just to pass the test.
I thoroughly recommend Andrew as an instructor!
Qianyun Qin
12 May 2017
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I learnt more than just driving with Andrew. He is a kind and thoughtful instructor, who focused on teaching me to drive safely and mindfully. I passed my practical test first time, and am more gratef...
I learnt more than just driving with Andrew. He is a kind and thoughtful instructor, who focused on teaching me to drive safely and mindfully. I passed my practical test first time, and am more grateful for the learning that will continuously benefit me in the future. Thanks Andrew!
Connor Blackbird
2 May 2017
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Andrew is a great instructor and really patient, got through my test first time with only 2 minors! He made the lessons all about what I could improve on and was really patient when practiciting manou...
Andrew is a great instructor and really patient, got through my test first time with only 2 minors! He made the lessons all about what I could improve on and was really patient when practiciting manouvers and general driving, thoroughly recommended!!
Samuel Lucas
11 Mar 2017
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Andrew was by far the best driving instructor I have had and without him I could have never passed my driving test. He is extremely enthusiastic and his encouragement helped me gain confidence when dr...
Andrew was by far the best driving instructor I have had and without him I could have never passed my driving test. He is extremely enthusiastic and his encouragement helped me gain confidence when driving. His patience and understanding made what could have potentially been stressful situations, into useful experience to benefit my driving. His structured approach to driving left little to chance and in the end it was no surprise that with his tuition I became a safe and capable driver.
Pauline Grd
19 Dec 2016
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I had Mark and he is a great driver instructor.
Kate Harris
15 Nov 2016
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Before starting lessons with Andrew I had been taught by 4 instructors and failed my test three times. I get really, really bad nerves on test that previously had seemed impossible to control and I'd ...
Before starting lessons with Andrew I had been taught by 4 instructors and failed my test three times. I get really, really bad nerves on test that previously had seemed impossible to control and I'd started to believe I would never pass my test. I just passed today first time with Andrew, who has completely turned my driving around. He is so patient and experienced, and really knows how to get the best out of you. I couldn't recommend him highly enough, he is a genuine miracle worker!
Kim Schreck
10 Nov 2016
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Wow, this American expat could not have imagined ever being confident enough to drive in the UK but Andrew Hetherington got me there. His patient and gentle nature, clear and meticulous explanations, ...
Wow, this American expat could not have imagined ever being confident enough to drive in the UK but Andrew Hetherington got me there. His patient and gentle nature, clear and meticulous explanations, and helpful diagrams of individual roundabouts combined to make everything click into place for me, mentally. I will forever remember his many mantras, but especially "mirror-signal-manoeuvre"!!! He is widely respected as a driving instructor for good reason. (Also, he likes oatmeal raisin cookies.)
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Trainwize Driving School Durham
Durham, County Durham
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Sunday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Reviews
Sophil Robson
31 Jan 2026
Huge thank you to these lovely people! Managed to fit me in with just a week left to my test as I’d been dropped in it by my previous instructor. Andrew got me test ready in just a week as I was still...
Huge thank you to these lovely people! Managed to fit me in with just a week left to my test as I’d been dropped in it by my previous instructor. Andrew got me test ready in just a week as I was still making a lot of mistakes and helped me pass my test first time!
Avesta
17 Oct 2025
Didn't get the chance to book lessons as the driving school is fully booked, but Andrew's wife(?) was incredibly kind and compassionate - and provided direction for where to go next. Thanks so much!
Tenzin
27 Feb 2025
100% recommended. Andrew was a massive help in getting my driving up to par for my automatic driving test. His vast amount of experience truly comes out during lessons and his ability to help you stay...
100% recommended. Andrew was a massive help in getting my driving up to par for my automatic driving test. His vast amount of experience truly comes out during lessons and his ability to help you stay calm and focussed on what you need to do (especially during busy areas) is unmatched. He was both fair in regard to my driving ability and the mistakes I made but also kind and clear on what I needed to improve on which I can say with no doubt has made me a much better driver. Andrew wanted me to become a driver that is not a robot, but really acts and thinks with care on the road, and I believe anyone who gets to be taught by him will also come out a significantly better driver than before and pass their test with ease! Thank you both Andrew and Joan!!!
Stephen Robinson
23 Aug 2018
Special thanks to my instructor Walter, getting through my test. Spot on driving instructor, lovely chap, would recommend to anyone!
Kana Kashihara
21 Nov 2017
I took refresher lesson twice with Andrew. He was very friendly and helpful. I hadn't driven for 5 years and I was very nervous getting back to driving but he gave me lots of tips and they are really ...
I took refresher lesson twice with Andrew. He was very friendly and helpful. I hadn't driven for 5 years and I was very nervous getting back to driving but he gave me lots of tips and they are really helping me now. I practiced driving to my work in Newcastle and now I can say, I am a confident driver! Thank you Andrew!
Mike Tindall
6 Jun 2017
Had to balance exams with learning to drive, Andrew was always really helpful and made the whole process very smooth and put any concerns to rest! A very understanding instructor who teaches you to be...
Had to balance exams with learning to drive, Andrew was always really helpful and made the whole process very smooth and put any concerns to rest! A very understanding instructor who teaches you to be a good all round driver, not just to pass the test.
I thoroughly recommend Andrew as an instructor!
Qianyun Qin
12 May 2017
I learnt more than just driving with Andrew. He is a kind and thoughtful instructor, who focused on teaching me to drive safely and mindfully. I passed my practical test first time, and am more gratef...
I learnt more than just driving with Andrew. He is a kind and thoughtful instructor, who focused on teaching me to drive safely and mindfully. I passed my practical test first time, and am more grateful for the learning that will continuously benefit me in the future. Thanks Andrew!
Connor Blackbird
2 May 2017
Andrew is a great instructor and really patient, got through my test first time with only 2 minors! He made the lessons all about what I could improve on and was really patient when practiciting manou...
Andrew is a great instructor and really patient, got through my test first time with only 2 minors! He made the lessons all about what I could improve on and was really patient when practiciting manouvers and general driving, thoroughly recommended!!
Samuel Lucas
11 Mar 2017
Andrew was by far the best driving instructor I have had and without him I could have never passed my driving test. He is extremely enthusiastic and his encouragement helped me gain confidence when dr...
Andrew was by far the best driving instructor I have had and without him I could have never passed my driving test. He is extremely enthusiastic and his encouragement helped me gain confidence when driving. His patience and understanding made what could have potentially been stressful situations, into useful experience to benefit my driving. His structured approach to driving left little to chance and in the end it was no surprise that with his tuition I became a safe and capable driver.
Pauline Grd
19 Dec 2016
I had Mark and he is a great driver instructor.
Kate Harris
15 Nov 2016
Before starting lessons with Andrew I had been taught by 4 instructors and failed my test three times. I get really, really bad nerves on test that previously had seemed impossible to control and I'd ...
Before starting lessons with Andrew I had been taught by 4 instructors and failed my test three times. I get really, really bad nerves on test that previously had seemed impossible to control and I'd started to believe I would never pass my test. I just passed today first time with Andrew, who has completely turned my driving around. He is so patient and experienced, and really knows how to get the best out of you. I couldn't recommend him highly enough, he is a genuine miracle worker!
Kim Schreck
10 Nov 2016
Wow, this American expat could not have imagined ever being confident enough to drive in the UK but Andrew Hetherington got me there. His patient and gentle nature, clear and meticulous explanations, ...
Wow, this American expat could not have imagined ever being confident enough to drive in the UK but Andrew Hetherington got me there. His patient and gentle nature, clear and meticulous explanations, and helpful diagrams of individual roundabouts combined to make everything click into place for me, mentally. I will forever remember his many mantras, but especially "mirror-signal-manoeuvre"!!! He is widely respected as a driving instructor for good reason. (Also, he likes oatmeal raisin cookies.)
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