RoadSmart Enquiries
Are you ready to start your journey to become the safest drive you can be?
Whether you're ready to start your driving journey or just have a few questions, we're here to help. We are taking enquiries for manual driving lessons.
At RoadSmart Driver Coaching & Development, we understand that learning to drive is a big step, and we're committed to making the journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Simply click on one of the options below to enquire about manual driving lessons We look forward to assisting you on your road to becoming the safest driver you can be!
I'm a Learner
If you're enquiring for yourself, click the button below
PLEASE NOTE: EVENINGS & WEEKENDS ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
I'm a Parent/Guardian
If you're enquiring on behalf of a learner driver, please click the button below
PLEASE NOTE: EVENINGS & WEEKENDS ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
I've already passed my test
Refresher & confidence booster sessions for those who have already passed
PLEASE NOTE: EVENINGS & WEEKENDS ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
We cover the following areas
We cover the following areas in Newcastle and surrounding areas. If your area is not listed, please get in touch to find out if we can deliver lessons in your area.
- Jesmond
- Heaton
- Benton
- Longbenton
- Gosforth
- Kenton
- Fawdon
- Kingston Park
- Great Park
- Wideopen
- Forest Hall
- Killingworth
- West Moor
- Westerhope
- Chapel House
- Chapel Park
- West Denton
- Lemington
- Newburn
- Fenham
- Benwell
- Denton Burn
- Wallsend
- Newcastle City
- Blakelaw
I couldn’t ask for a better driving instructor than Les

I couldn’t ask for a better driving instructor than Les.
He puts so much effort into being the best instructor he can be. He’s thorough, patient and so easy to get along with.
His lessons are engaging and he encourages you to reflect and set goals for the next lesson, so you’re constantly making positive progress.
All your driving lessons are tracked on an app, so you can keep track of your lessons and the progress you’ve made and the routes you’ve driven. The whole experience, from your time in the car, using the app and getting reminder notifications, is a really well designed service that Les offers.
Les teaches you to be a good driver for life, not just to pass your test.
I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!

I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!!
I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!! Les is the most genuine, thoughtful and perfect instructor for anyone wanting to drive. Whether you have little to no experience, every lesson is different and engaging. Thank you Les!!
Les is an exceptional instructor

Les is an exceptional instructor, and I would recommend him to anyone looking to become a safe and confident driver.
When I first started lessons, I had severe driving anxiety and was afraid of making mistakes. Les was incredibly patient and used a variety of teaching strategies to help me build confidence and develop key skills like awareness and anticipation.
He structures lessons using a clear syllabus through the MyDriveTime app, which helped me stay focused and track my progress. We set achievable goals for each lesson, and gradually worked through everything from dual carriageways to country roads. He also introduced me to techniques like commentary driving, which helped me handle hazards safely and independently.
Thanks to Les, I now feel confident tackling complex situations like multilane roundabouts and driving in unfamiliar areas. I truly feel like I’ve learned how to drive and not just how to pass the test.
Couldn’t recommend him more!
Les’ lessons were engaging

I recently passed my test with Les first time. Driving was something I’ve always wanted to do and kept putting off over the years and never stuck to my lessons with any other instructor. Les’ lessons were engaging and helped me stay focused to finally persevering and passing my test.
100% recommend as an instructor

The best instructor I’ve ever had; Les is extremely knowledgeable, supportive and calm and has gotten me from struggling with basically every aspect of driving to being able to say I’m a confident driver, having passed my test first time with only 1 minor. I started out with major driving anxiety, fear of the roads and thinking I would never be able to pass but Les has been so supportive in the way he teaches and helping me understand what I need to do to be a better driver for myself and others on the road. I’ve got a positive outlook on driving now, and I really feel it’s down to the time Les puts into developing core skills like judgment, planning and awareness in the car. I would also like to mention how patient Les is! I really really struggled in the beginning but Les tailored lessons so I could push myself to try new skills or keep practicing ones that he knew I’d get the hang of, which helped massively with my confidence levels and getting to grips with everything on the road. Very enjoyable lessons and I would recommend to anybody looking to find an instructor in Newcastle!
Les was an amazing instructor

Les was an amazing instructor who helped me work through all of my anxiety surrounding driving. From the beginning, Les was calm and informative and adapted to my style of learning. He boosted my confidence and always worked with me to reflect on any mistakes and helped me realise on my own what I needed to change. Les created fun yet educational lessons, and I always looked forward to my lessons each week. I enjoyed the reflective aspect of the lessons, writing notes about what I enjoyed, what I struggled with, and what I would like to work on moving forward. I found that Les made learning to drive enjoyable and never pushed me to do anything he didn’t believe I was capable of. Without Les’ belief and confidence in me, I would still feel unconfident and anxious on the roads. After 8 months of hard work with Les and his guidance, I was able to pass first time with only 2 minors!
Les is an amazing instructor

Les is a amazing driving instructor from the start he helped me to become a much safer driver, he is really patient and let’s you learn at your own pace rather than rushing you. By the time I was put in for my test I felt I could confidently drive safely on any road. Massive thank you.
Les is great

Les is great , easy to learn from and corrects your mistakes quickly , incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Couldn’t reccomend anyone better
Les is calm & laid back

Les is such a calm and laid back driving instructor but he also makes sure you’re doing the right thing and always helps you correct faults. He makes it so easy to learn as you always feel relaxed while at the wheel and you pick things up very easy by the way he teaches.
Great lessons and instructor

Les is a fantastic instructor I couldn’t imagine learning from a better guy. He always gives you time to learn new things and never puts you under any pressure or stress. I would thoroughly recommend Les to anyone that is wanting to learn to drive.
Thank you Les
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