Around the Bend Driving School Around the Bend Driving School - the North East's premier driving school for lessons in a Mini. Around the Bend Driving School operates driving lessons in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Yarm, Hartlepool, Billingham, Sedgefield, Darlington, Richmond, Newton Ayecliffe, Durham, Stanley, South Gateshead and surrounding areas. Prices & Availability Around the Bend aims to be competitive by providing excellent value for money every time. Our superb driving school Mini's are safe, well maintained and easy to drive. All of our instructors are carefully selected to ensure the training we provide is of the highest quality. Lessons Learning from just 13/hour. Mini Cooper lesson available now. Fast pass intensive crash courses. Learn in a week, or over a few!. All areas covered. Male & female instructors. DSA and Pass Plus registered. Trade Bodies / Associations DSA Registered ADI's, IAM member, Registered Fleet Trainer, Pass Plus Registered. Specialist Services We offer cheap lessons from just 13/hour. We also do Mini Cooper lessons too!. Fast pass courses and driving instructor training. Around the Bend has an enviable reuptation for quality. Trading Since 2004