Here are 13 from the Mail’s archives. Have any taught you to drive?
13. Star Pass
Simon Foster from Star Pass driving school pictured in 2013. Photo: Frank Reid
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Pass and go: 13 retro photos of Hartepool and East Durham driving instructors
By Mark Payne
Published 5th Feb 2026, 13:41 GMT
Updated 5th Feb 2026, 15:31 GMT
Learning to drive is one of life’s key challenges and many instructors have helped Hartlepool drivers pass their test over the years.