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As a fully Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Lee is an experienced instructor with a very high success pass rate.

As a driving instructor, Lee has patience and an excellent understanding of different learning needs. Lee will tailor make lessons to suit your ability.

Lee is renowned for building confidence, offering encouragement and equipping you with the ability to anticipate and react to any situation when driving. Rest assured you will be taught to a very high standard and will be ready to pass your test in no time at all.

You can view some of Lees many passes on the Facebook page " Learn to drive an auto"

Take a look at some of Lee's reviews below

Lee looks forward to meeting you.




Zoë Walmsley
28 November 2018

5 years and 5 tests later...
Well done for having nerves of steel Lee! 😂
If anyone is looking for automatic driving lessons in the Co. Durham area, I cannot recommend Lee enough (I should say, not all of my tests have been with him!). Check out ‘Learn to Drive an Auto’ on Facebook and give him a bell. An absolute professional and now great pal. Thank you so much Lee,you’re the best!










Roseanna Jobey  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 3 months ago

learning to drive isn't easy especially for someone like me that has no confidence in myself and is a nervous driver.. but would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to Lee ( Learn to drive an auto) for getting me through me test and putting up with me putting myself down all the time.. I will be recommending Lee to everyone I know that you love to drive an automatic.. you are amazing driving instructor thank you.. xxx





Ibtihal Dar  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 2 months ago

Coming from a country with the world's worst driving habits, it wasn't easy for me to go to my driving test, but thanks to Lee Carnighan, best instructor ever, for all his help and valuable instructions as well as his encouragement that helped me make it. I strongly recommend him as an instructor, for he is an expert in this field, and he is patient, funny, and encouraging.



Terence Lee  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 3 months ago

Learning to drive isn't always as easy as it sounds and for some, this takes a little more time. Really fortunate to have been instructed by Lee, not only is he patient, he too is also very understanding and always teaches with the view to make you a better driver, not just for your test, but also for what's to come after. Really glad to have passed the first time around, if I can do it under Lee's instructions, so can you! Keep up the good work Lee!



Santhan Krish  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 5 months ago

Lee has been a fabulous instructor, and with him I passed first time with only one minor! His thorough and supportive approach to teaching me all the necessary driving skills has been amazing, and it has been a pleasure to learn from him! The best thing is he teaches you how to be a good driver, not just how to pass your test, and I know that what I’ve learnt from Lee will be invaluable on the roads in the future! 10 out of 10! - Varsha



Angela Warnes  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 9 months ago

My son has just passed his test today thanks to the excellent tuition from Lee. He instilled confidence and is very calm and thorough and used strategies to overcome my son's dyspraxia. I have no hesitation in recommending 
Lee.



Catherine Adams  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
Lee is a great instructor, patient and encouraging and makes lessons fun , he made learning a pleasure and I would highly recommend him




Beccy Dent  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 9 months ago

Honestly the best driving instructor I could ask for. Lee had such patience and was overall just an amazing instructor! Couldn't recommend highly enough! Thank you Lee.




Sonali Gusain  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 2 years ago

5 stars
Thank you Lee so much...your patience and hard work with my driving paid off. Your guidance and constant feedback helped me a lot to improve my driving. All the very best



Jennifer Nickson  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 7 months ago

Lee is a good teacher .Patient and calm .I have never had the confidence that I would be able to pass but I did credit goes to Lee.I would recommend without any doubt !!




Irma Montes Hartop  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
Lee is a great instructor with great sense of humour, very patient and encouraging. He makes learning to drive seem easy. Would highly recommend him..




Fatou Drammeh  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 5 months ago

Lee is a very good instructor. I would like to thank him a lot for teaching me. He is very patient and excellent a communicating. I am Deaf and although Lee does not use sign language he taught me very well. Now I have passed my test second time and I am looking forward to driving by myself. Thank you Lee




Greg Denton  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
Started in February with no previous driving experience and passed first time in June. Lee is very patient and observant. Been a pleasure learning with him. Thanks for helping me pass matey.




Laura Naisbett  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 2 years ago

5 stars
Fantastic instructor, extremely patient and easy to get along with, makes me feel at ease during every lesson (even when I have a little panic lol) would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn.




Beccy Dent  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 9 months ago

Honestly the best driving instructor I could ask for. Lee had such patience and was overall just an amazing instructor! Couldn't recommend highly enough! Thank you Lee.




Pebbles Marie  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
I loved every second off it what amazing person Lee is I couldn't off done this with out him best driving instructor around
With out a doubt �happy days




Sam Rodgers  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 11 months ago

Passed first time with Lee, he was spot on in every way, very calm, patient and an excellent tutor, 100% recommend!




Rachel Pattison  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
Brilliant instructor, I passed first time with just 2 minors all thanks to Lee. Would definitely recommend xx




Ikenna Emma-Osankwa Osumgborogwu  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a month ago

Passed on my first test, thanks Lee, you're a great teacher.




Julie Hedges  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
Very professional and would recommend to others when learning to drive 😁




Alison Lam  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
Passed first time with Lee. Very professional, patient and friendly instructor. Would definitely recommend :)




Pin Lyu  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about a year ago

5 stars
Thanks Lee for all your help. Very professional and would recommend to others when learning to drive 




Kate Wilson  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 2 years ago

5 stars
Thanks lee for all your patience !! Helping me pass first time!




Ping  Ni  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 2 years ago

5 stars
Excellent driving instructor! Nice and patient! Passed first time. Definitely recommend.




Eden Nwaojigba  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 2 years ago

5 stars
I would definitely recommend Lee. Fabulous instructor! Thank you very much.

Hayley Heron  recommends Learn to drive an AUTO.
about 2 years ago

5 stars
Patience of a saint, and believe me he needs it, great instructor who I feel comfortable learning to drive with...will certainly recommend.