Driving Lessons in Exeter

As a major regional center, Exeter provides excellent choice with 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors available to learners. The driving schools maintain an outstanding 4.9-star rating with lessons priced around £46-£48 per hour, and female driving instructors are available through 5 schools plus 7 independent female driving instructors. Local test centres offer decent success rates, with Newton Abbot achieving 51.9% compared to Exeter's 47.9%.

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Driving schools and instructors in Exeter

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17 Plus School of Motoring

17 Plus School of Motoring

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.

Manual
24 Penny Cl, Exminster, Exeter EX6 8SUView school
Alan Beckett Driving Tuition

Alan Beckett Driving Tuition

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
66 Celia Cres, Exeter EX4 9DUView school
Drive with Jenna Spicer

Drive with Jenna Spicer

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.

ManualFemale Instructors
3 Chestnut Ave, Exeter EX2 6DHView school
King Driver Training

King Driver Training

5(132)
Block bookings available

Over 100 five-star Google reviews highlight instructors who are patient, supportive, and skilled at building confidence. King Driver Training offers semi-intensive courses alongside regular lessons, with Pass Plus courses also available, creating flexibility for learners at any pace.

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Crabtree Cl, Cranbrook, Exeter EX5 7GAView school
Fox School of Motoring

Fox School of Motoring

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.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Addington Ct, Horseguards, Exeter EX4 4UYView school
Neil's Driving Tuition

Neil's Driving Tuition

5(52)

Patient, one-to-one instruction tailored to anxious or nervous learners, with a focus on building confidence and understanding safe driving principles rather than just passing the test. Neil uses an online app to track your progress, lesson notes, and theory resources between lessons. Manual lessons only, with flexible pacing that respects your individual learning speed.

Manual
34 Newcourt Rd, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0BTView school
SIGNAL School of Motoring

SIGNAL School of Motoring

5(17)

A patient, friendly instructor focused on building independent drivers with competitive pricing and high pass rates. Theory support is included to help you succeed both in lessons and on test day.

Manual
8 Allington Mead, Exeter EX4 5APView school
RWS Driver Training

RWS Driver Training

5(14)

Rob Stanley brings 20 years of driving experience and a calm, patient teaching style focused on building confidence at your own pace. Mock tests and theory support are included as part of lessons, with free access to the Total Drive app to track progress and payments.

Manual
13 Savoy St, Exeter EX2 7NSView school
David Underhill Driving Training

David Underhill Driving Training

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.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
14 Lavender Rd, Exeter EX4 2PTView school
First Drive South West

First Drive South West

4.9(145)
8hrs for £23

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.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
83 Mincinglake Rd, Exeter EX4 7DXView school
You Can Drive

You Can Drive

4.1(18)
Block bookings available

Operating since 1998, You Can Drive combines Grade A instructors with a stress-free approach that prioritises long-term driving confidence over test-day passes alone. New drivers get their first 2 hours for just £85, with discounts on block bookings, free theory test support, and flexible pick-up and drop-off across the area. One-to-one tuition tailored to your pace, plus choice of lesson lengths from 2 to 4 hours or intensive courses.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
9 Carpenter Close, Exeter EX4 3BQView school
AT Driving School

AT Driving School

5(16)
Manual
Edmonton Cl, Exeter EX2 7LFView school
Exeter Intensives

Exeter Intensives

5(6)
Manual
Bampfylde St, Exeter EX4 6RHView school
Loveauto Mel Driving School

Loveauto Mel Driving School

5(1)
Manual
Thorverton Rd, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8FSView school

Intensive courses in Exeter

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3 Exeter schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Exeter Test Centres and Pass Rates

The single centre here processed 8,714 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 47.9% pass rate, just below the national average. Women scored slightly higher at 48.7% versus men at 47.3%, while automatic drivers achieved 42.4%. Exeter's mix of steep hills around the city centre and busy roundabouts on the outskirts creates varied test conditions, with routes often including the challenging Sidwell Street area and approaches to the M5.

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Exeter

8,714 tests taken
Women48.7%
Men47.3%
Automatic42.4%

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