About Drivetime

DRIVETIME School of Motoring was first established by Thomas Beard in the mid 1970's, then trading as Park School of Motoring. During the last 30 years Thomas has earned a great deal of respect and become extremely popular with both students and colleagues alike. The vast knowledge of driving tuition which he has gained over the years is reflected in his high standards of teaching and by the many hundreds of students who have passed through his guidance. Thomas remains the senior instructor at DRIVETIME to this present day.

Approximately 10 years ago the business was expanded as Thomas' son, Chris Beard, joined the team. Together they re-launched the business as DRIVETIME SOM. Previous to being a driving instructor Chris was a member of the elite Parachute Regiment of the British Army, during which time he served in numerous conflicts including Northern Ireland. Since joining DRIVETIME Chris has strived to provide excellent training facilities, and his commitment to his students and work ethic is outstanding. Following his qualification as a driving instructor, Chris has furthered his knowledge and skills by undertaking advanced courses in driving and teaching techniques.

DRIVETIME has gone from strength to strength and business is thriving. It now covers a vast area of the North East including Durham, Bishop Auckland, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Chester-le-Street, Derwentside and all the surrounding areas