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 schools and instructors in Exmouth
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
Automatic drivers achieved 46.9% success across Newton Abbot and Exeter, with Newton Abbot significantly outperforming at 51.9% overall. The two centres handled 14,977 tests between 2024 and 2025, showing interesting gender splits where men scored 55.1% at Newton Abbot but only 47.3% at Exeter. Newton Abbot's quieter residential areas and clearer road markings contrast sharply with Exeter's congested city centre and tricky hill starts that can trip up even confident learners.
Newton Abbot
6,591 tests taken · 7 week waitExeter
8,679 tests taken · 8 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
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| 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 |