First Drive South West
Manual and automatic
A team of eight instructors across Exeter, Sidmouth, Torbay, Honiton, and Brixham, with standout credentials including a former 30-year Army Bandmaster (trained in teaching anxious drivers), an ex-Detective with 14 years' police experience, and multiple instructors holding advanced driving diplomas and RoSPA Gold certifications. Supplementary video courses (£4–£10) cover local test routes, roundabouts, and manoeuvres, with an 8-lesson bundle available for £23.
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Nearest test centres and pass rates
The 3 test centres closest to First Drive South West. Pass rates are DVSA data (2025 to 2026) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
Exeter
8,679 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsNewton Abbot
6,591 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsTaunton
8,259 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Exeter | 46.8% | 48.7% | 38.5% | 8,679 | 1½ months |
| Newton Abbot | 53.8% | 55.3% | 46.9% | 6,591 | 3½ months |
| Taunton | 59.5% | 61.4% | 52.9% | 8,259 | 3 months |
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