Driving Lessons in Exmouth
Exmouth has one driving school with a perfect 5-star rating, offering both automatic driving lessons and female driving instructors. Without any independent driving instructors currently listed, options are limited compared to neighbouring areas. Learners can take their test at Exeter (46.8% pass rate) or travel to Newton Abbot, which has a notably higher 53.8% pass rate.
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Driving lessons in Exmouth
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Fiona's Driving School
Pass rates significantly above the national average with a coaching-focused approach that helps learners think independently and progress faster. 14 years' experience teaching automatic lessons using structured, flexible tuition tailored to individual needs. 1.5-hour and 2-hour lessons available, plus 10-hour block bookings.
Exmouth Test Centres and Pass Rates
Two centres serve Exmouth, having seen 15,270 tests between 2025 and 2026. Newton Abbot delivers the stronger pass rate at 53.8% with women at 51.3% and men at 56.1%, plus it's just a 7 week wait compared to Exeter's 8 weeks. Exeter manages 46.8% with women slightly ahead at 48% versus 45.8% for men. The roads around Newton Abbot feature the busy A380 dual carriageway, narrow lanes through Decoy and Milber, and the complex Jetty Marsh roundabout where multiple routes converge. Automatic learners fare better at Newton Abbot with 46.9% compared to Exeter's 38.5%. Newton Abbot handles 6,591 tests while Exeter sees 8,679, so both carry decent volume.
Newton Abbot
6,591 tests taken · 7 week waitExeter
8,679 tests taken · 8 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 51.3% | 56.1% | 46.9% | 53.8% | 6,591 | 7 weeks |
| Exeter | 48.0% | 45.8% | 38.5% | 46.8% | 8,679 | 8 weeks |