HorizonDriving School
Automatic Driving Lessons with Amanda
Calm, friendly and award-winning automatic driving tuition in a welcoming, LGBTQ+ friendly environment where every learner is treated with patience, respect and support.
Covering Stockton-on-Tees and the Darlington, Middlesbrough & Hartlepool test areas.
Award-Winning Tuition
Learn with the 2026 National Driving Instructor of the Year and North East Driving Instructor of the Year.
Safe, Supportive Learning
Calm, patient tuition where you can learn at your own pace without judgement or unnecessary pressure.
Your Learner App
View lessons, progress, payments, messages and available lesson gaps directly from your phone.
- National Driving Instructor of the Year 2026
- North East Winner
- LGBTQ+ Welcoming
- Automatic Tuition
YOUR LESSONS, YOUR WAY
LEARN TO DRIVE YOUR WAY
No two learners are the same. Your lessons are adapted around you, helping you develop the skills, judgement and confidence to become a safe, independent driver — not simply to pass a test.
- Calm, patient tuition
- Learn at your own pace
- Safe & inclusive environment
- Skills for life
Driving Lessons
Professional Driving Lessons
Automatic driving lessons designed around you. Calm, clear tuition focused on helping you become a safe, confident and independent driver at a pace that works for you.

Automatic Driving Lessons
Modern automatic tuition tailored around your experience, confidence and learning style.

Learner Support
Manage bookings, progress, messages, payments and gaps from your Drive Roster learner app.

Manual Driving Lessons
We are gradually phasing out manual lessons as more choose automatic.
Learning to drive should feel different
At Horizon Driving School, lessons are built around the person in the driver’s seat.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll work at your pace, build your confidence and help you become a safe, independent driver — not just someone who can pass a test.
Friendly, patient and inclusive tuition means you can learn in an environment where you feel comfortable being yourself.
LGBTQ+
Inclusive Driving Lessons for Everyone
At Horizon Driving School, learning to drive is about more than just passing a test.
We provide a calm, respectful and LGBTQ+ friendly safe space where every learner can feel welcome.
Amanda is a trans woman and understands how important it is to feel accepted, supported and treated with dignity.
Whoever you are, you’ll be taught with patience, kindness and professionalism.
- LGBTQ+ friendly lessons in a safe, respectful learning space
- Supportive tuition from Amanda, a proud trans woman and experienced instructor
Contact us now
Use our enquiry form to get in touch and start you driving journey today
