Welcome to Shelton Driving School, part of the trusted Stoke Driving School family. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready for your driving test, our experienced local instructors offer expert tuition in both manual and automatic vehicles.

Why Learn to Drive in Shelton?

Shelton is a fantastic place to begin your driving journey. It offers a wide range of road types and challenges that are ideal for building strong driving skills. From calm residential streets to tricky one-way systems, Shelton provides the perfect mix of practice and progression opportunities.

Key benefits of learning to drive in Shelton include:

• Plenty of local small roads – Perfect for beginners to gain confidence and master basic controls in a low-pressure environment.
• One-way systems like the Stoke one-way system – Learn how to navigate directional flow and lane selection early on in your driving experience.
• Stop signs and pedestrian crossings – Great for practising anticipation, observations, and hazard awareness.
• Easy access to the A500 and A50 – Ideal for introducing high-speed dual carriageways under expert supervision, helping you prepare for motorway-style driving.
• Close proximity to Newcastle and Cobridge test centres – Practice directly on or near real test routes, giving you an advantage when test day arrives.

From your first lesson to your driving test, our friendly and supportive instructors will guide you every step of the way, helping you build confidence and skill.

Start Your Driving Journey in Shelton

Book your driving lessons with a local Shelton instructor who knows the area inside out – including the routes and challenges of the Cobridge and Newcastle test centres. Just fill in our form and we’ll connect you with a DVSA-approved instructor who’s ready to help you succeed.