MACdriving
Driving Schools
MACdriving
47 Oaklands Park, Newtown
# MACdriving: Driving Instruction in Newtown
MACdriving provides professional driving lessons across Newtown and surrounding areas of Powys, including Welshpool, Llanidloes, Montgomery and Churchstoke. Run by Mark Crees, a qualified ADI instructor with over twenty years' experience as a primary school teacher, the business combines pedagogical expertise with genuine passion for driver development.
Unlike many driving schools focused solely on test preparation, MACdriving emphasises building safe, confident drivers for long-term road use. The teaching philosophy is distinctly client-centred, encouraging learners to set personal goals, assess their own progress and maintain ownership of their learning journey. This approach fosters deeper understanding that extends well beyond passing the practical test.
The business operates seven days weekly with flexible lesson scheduling—single, double or extended sessions available at times suiting individual needs. This flexibility allows learners to experience varied driving conditions and build comprehensive skills across different routes and times of day.
The instruction vehicle is a Ford Focus Titanium, equipped with modern safety features (Lane Departure Assistance, Pre-collision Assist) and convenience technologies (parking sensors, climate control, heated seats) that enhance both safety and the learning experience. Notably, MACdriving boasts an impressive track record, with a Hall of Fame featuring 35+ learners who passed with zero faults, and pass rates of 82% (2023), 84% (2024) and 88% (2025).
MACdriving provides professional driving lessons across Newtown and surrounding areas of Powys, including Welshpool, Llanidloes, Montgomery and Churchstoke. Run by Mark Crees, a qualified ADI instructor with over twenty years' experience as a primary school teacher, the business combines pedagogical expertise with genuine passion for driver development.
Unlike many driving schools focused solely on test preparation, MACdriving emphasises building safe, confident drivers for long-term road use. The teaching philosophy is distinctly client-centred, encouraging learners to set personal goals, assess their own progress and maintain ownership of their learning journey. This approach fosters deeper understanding that extends well beyond passing the practical test.
The business operates seven days weekly with flexible lesson scheduling—single, double or extended sessions available at times suiting individual needs. This flexibility allows learners to experience varied driving conditions and build comprehensive skills across different routes and times of day.
The instruction vehicle is a Ford Focus Titanium, equipped with modern safety features (Lane Departure Assistance, Pre-collision Assist) and convenience technologies (parking sensors, climate control, heated seats) that enhance both safety and the learning experience. Notably, MACdriving boasts an impressive track record, with a Hall of Fame featuring 35+ learners who passed with zero faults, and pass rates of 82% (2023), 84% (2024) and 88% (2025).
Services offered
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