Driving Lessons in Devon

Devon offers 67 driving schools and 242 independent driving instructors spread across the county, giving learners extensive choice whether they're in coastal towns or rural areas. Schools charge between £30 and £50 per hour, with strong representation of both automatic options (24 schools) and intensive courses (26 schools). Female driving instructors are available at 20 schools, plus there are 54 independent female driving instructors working throughout the region. Pass rates at the three main test centres vary notably, from 40.7% at Plymouth to 53.8% at Newton Abbot.

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Driving lessons in Devon

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Diamond Drive Devon

Diamond Drive Devon

Manual and automatic

From £44/hr10hrs for £430Save £10

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and rare Diamond Advanced qualification, plus Institute of Advanced Motorists credentials earned at 19. Manual lessons from £45/hour or £430 for 10 hours; automatic from £50/hour or £470 for 10 hours. Includes structured progress tracking, detailed monthly reports, and free TheoryTest Pro app access, with training extending beyond local areas to motorways, multi-storey car parks, and town centre driving.

Female Instructors
1 Queens Cl, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3RDView school

Natalee Smith

Manual

From £42.50/hr
Female ADI
Par, St Austell, the clay villages, St Blazey, Bodmin, RocheView instructor

Ahmed Al Junde

Manual and automatic

From £40/hr

Sandra Mikusauskaite

Manual

From £52/hr
Female ADI
Fox School of Motoring

Fox School of Motoring

Manual

5(115)
10hrs for £485

Over 20,000 hours taught with an excellent pass rate, this multi-instructor school combines experience with a calm, client-centred approach. Intensive courses range from £485 for a 10-hour refresher to £2,200 for a 40-hour beginner package, all tailored to individual needs and completed within 1-2 weeks. Collection and drop-off at convenient locations included.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Addington Ct, Horseguards, Exeter EX4 4UYView school
Easy Pass Driving

Easy Pass Driving

Manual

5(55)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

AA-rated instructor offering flexible lesson packages from £50/hour up to intensive 30-hour courses completed over 5 consecutive days at £1250. Block deals provide strong value, with 10 hours at £440, 20 hours at £860, and 40 hours at £1600, all customisable to fit around your schedule with lessons ranging from 2 to 6 hours per day.

Intensive
16 Rydon Acres, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3YNView school
17 Plus School of Motoring

17 Plus School of Motoring

Manual

5(55)65% pass rate
From £46/hr10hrs for £450Save £10

Over 65% first-time pass rate across more than 3,000 students since 1999, with 9 qualified instructors and structured lessons that balance progress with enjoyment. Student pricing at £46/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £300 for 6 hours. Mock practical tests with another instructor and motorway lessons help ensure you're fully prepared for test day.

24 Penny Cl, Exminster, Exeter EX6 8SUView school
Let's Pass Driving School

Let's Pass Driving School

Manual

5(15)
From £43/hr10hrs for £430

Grade A instructor offering calm, one-to-one tuition for nervous drivers and learners of all abilities. At £43/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, lessons include theory and hazard perception prep, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

Pike Rd, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6HJView school
David Underhill Driving Training

David Underhill Driving Training

Manual and automatic

5(12)
9hrs for £450

£77.50 for a 1.5-hour lesson, or £450 for a 9-hour block booking. Both male and female instructors available for provisional and full licence holders, with Pass Plus courses also on offer.

Female Instructors
14 Lavender Rd, Exeter EX4 2PTView school
Easy Drive Automatic Tuition

Easy Drive Automatic Tuition

Automatic

5(9)
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

Gold Award winner in the Southwest (2024) and ranked in the top 100 driving schools in England. Instructor Paul Kellow was highly commended in 2021 and specialises in nervous learners, offering a patient, relaxed approach with one-to-one tuition. Lessons at £50/hour or £480 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests and theory advice included.

4 Northampton Cl, Plymouth PL5 4JTView school
Alan Beckett Driving Tuition

Alan Beckett Driving Tuition

Manual

5(8)
From £48/hr10hrs for £460Save £20

Patient instructor with a track record of helping nervous and anxious learners build confidence, including those returning after failed attempts or years away from driving. £48/hour or £460 for a 10-hour block, plus motorway lessons at £115. Structured lessons with detailed progress notes prepared in advance, theory test support, and practical test preparation included.

EveningsWeekends
66 Celia Cres, Exeter EX4 9DUView school
Kingsley's School of Motoring

Kingsley's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(7)
From £39/hr5hrs for £190Save £5

Start with a no-obligation 1.5-hour assessment lesson to find an instructor suited to your needs. Automatic lessons from £39/hour, or grab a starter deal: first 5 hours for £190 (Torbay/Teignbridge) or £195 (Exeter), both including assessment. Block bookings and intensive courses also available.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
14 Orleigh Cross, Newton Abbot TQ12 2FXView school
Vaughan's School of Motoring

Vaughan's School of Motoring

Manual

5(6)
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Jon brings 20 years of driving experience and several advanced driving qualifications to every lesson, teaching in a calm and patient style focused on building safe, responsible drivers rather than just test passes. Lessons are £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with flexible scheduling to fit around work and study. Free unlimited access to Theory Test Pro is included, and you'll learn in a comfortable Ford Fiesta ST Line with dual controls.

Charles Rd, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot TQ12 5JWView school
Colin Friend Driving School

Colin Friend Driving School

Automatic

5(5)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Automatic driving lessons in a dual-control vehicle with flexible scheduling to suit your pace. £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £380 for a 10-hour block; semi-intensive courses at £1,250 for 30 hours include test day preparation. Welcoming to nervous beginners and experienced learners alike.

Intensive
2, The Orchard, Saint Austell PL26 7FGView school
Drive with Jenna Spicer

Drive with Jenna Spicer

Manual

5(4)
From £47/hr15hrs for £900

10 years in the driving industry with a teaching philosophy focused on safe decision-making and building confidence at your own pace, not rushing through tests. £47/hour, £70 for 1.5 hours, or £94 for 2 hours; block deals available at £680 for 10 x 1.5-hour lessons or £900 for 10 x 2-hour lessons. Multiple five-star reviews highlight her calm approach and ability to help nervous learners develop independent, safe driving skills.

Female Instructors
3 Chestnut Ave, Exeter EX2 6DHView school
Top Gear Driving Academy

Top Gear Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

5(4)
From £42/hr10hrs for £420

Specialist support for neurodivergent and nervous learners, with one instructor offering dedicated tuition in an electric automatic car and a strong track record adapting lessons for SEN pupils. Grade A and RoSPA Gold qualified instructors across the team deliver lessons from £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £420 (Torbay and Newton Abbot) or £500 (Exeter). Learner progression cards track your development throughout your course.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
16 Braeside Rd, Watcombe, park, Torquay TQ2 8QRView school
Bay School of Motoring

Bay School of Motoring

Manual

5(4)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Block of 10 lessons at £38 per hour, or £40 per hour for single bookings. Door-to-door service across Torbay and South Hams with instructors who know all local test routes, aiming to help students pass first time. Pass Plus courses also available for new drivers seeking insurance discounts.

26 Ferrers Grn, Brixham TQ5 0LFView school
Pass n Drive

Pass n Drive

Manual

5(1)
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Intensive courses with a pass rate almost double the national average, delivered by full-time specialist instructors. £40/hour for standard lessons or £370 for 10 hours; intensive courses from £425 (10 hours including test fee) to £1,545 (40 hours including test fee). Free theory training and test booking support included.

Intensive
143 Kinsman Estate, Bodmin PL31 1PHView school
1st Miles with Giles

1st Miles with Giles

Manual

5(1)
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

Qualified since 2004 with ROSPA gold advanced driver status, Giles delivers relaxed one-to-one tuition tailored to each learner's needs. Hourly lessons from £42, or save with a 10-hour block at £400; 2-hour sessions are recommended as the most productive format. Pass Plus courses also available at £340.

Intensive
21 Walton Way, Barnstaple EX32 8AEView school
Highway Driver Training

Highway Driver Training

Manual

5(1)
From £35/hr6hrs for £180Save £30

20 years' experience with one of the highest first-time pass rates in the Southwest. £35/hour for standard lessons or £50 for 1.5-hour sessions; a 6-hour block (four 1.5-hour lessons) costs £180. One-to-one tuition with flexible pick-up and drop-off, plus motorway lessons, mock tests, and Pass Plus courses also available.

Intensive
35 Sandygate Ml, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3PDView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Devon?

Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.

Typical
£45
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
4
£40–45
12
£45–50
19

Based on prices from 36 driving schools in Devon.

Intensive courses in Devon

Want to pass fast?

26 Devon schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Devon Test Centres and Pass Rates

Devon's three centres vary a lot. Newton Abbot does best, with a pass rate of 54% against the 50% national average, but it also has the longest wait at about 3½ months, while Exeter has the shortest at about 1½ months. Plymouth is the weak one: at 41%, it ranks in the bottom 10% of centres nationally.

54%

Newton Abbot

6,591 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate55.3%
Automatic pass rate46.9%
47%

Exeter

8,679 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate48.7%
Automatic pass rate38.5%
41%

Plymouth

11,167 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate42.4%
Automatic pass rate34.5%

Areas in Devon