Driving Lessons in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot combines strong choice with quality, featuring 12 driving schools averaging 4.8 stars alongside 40 independent driving instructors. Pricing ranges from £35-£50 per hour, with 6 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 6 providing female driving instructors, plus 11 independent female driving instructors. The local test centre maintains a respectable 51.9% pass rate, slightly ahead of Exeter's 47.9%.

£44
average price
12
driving schools
40
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Newton Abbot

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Easy Pass Driving

Easy Pass Driving

5(55)
From £50/hr10hrs for £440Save £60

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.

ManualIntensive
16 Rydon Acres, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3YNView school
Kingsley's School of Motoring

Kingsley's School of Motoring

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.

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

Vaughan's School of Motoring

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.

Manual
Charles Rd, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot TQ12 5JWView school
Highway Driver Training

Highway Driver Training

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.

ManualIntensive
35 Sandygate Ml, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3PDView school
Road Masters

Road Masters

4.7(26)
From £46/hr10hrs for £460

Over 25 years' experience with most students passing within 30 hours. Lessons from £46/hour or £460 for a 10-hour block, with 1.5 or 2-hour structured sessions including mock tests before your test day. Pass Plus courses available at £320 when you pass with Road Masters.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
21 Falkland Dr, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3RHView school
Williams Driving School

Williams Driving School

4.7(13)
From £45/hr10hrs for £420Save £30

£45 per hour with a starter deal of 6 hours for £240, or 10-hour blocks at £420. Owner Dave Williams has nearly 20 years' experience and achieved 248 successful test passes in 2019 alone, with all 86 Google reviews and 68 Facebook reviews rating 5 stars. Lessons are a minimum of 90 minutes or 2 hours, using client-centred learning that builds confidence through structured objectives rather than aimless driving.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
10 Blackberry Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3QXView school
Horrell's School of Motoring

Horrell's School of Motoring

3.7(3)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Grade A instructor Adam Horrell specialises in nervous learners and anxiety behind the wheel, using modern teaching techniques to make lessons enjoyable rather than a chore. Standard lessons are £45/hour or £65 for 1.5 hours, with a 10.5-hour block at £440. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available, plus off-road tuition at 16 through the Devon Driver's Centre.

Manual
29 Hamilton Dr, Newton Abbot TQ12 2TLView school
ICE Driving School

ICE Driving School

From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Operating since 1998 with over 25 years of experience, ICE focuses on structured, quality training rather than cheap lessons. Single lessons from £45, with block bookings and intensive courses available, plus mock tests to prepare you thoroughly for test day. Their instructors hold OrDIT (the highest instructor training qualification) and specialise in building safe drivers for life, not just passing tests quickly.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Knowles Hill Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 2PRView school
Diamond Drive Devon

Diamond Drive Devon

From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

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.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
1 Queens Cl, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3RDView school
Drive with Emma

Drive with Emma

5(8)

A specialist instructor trained in driving assessment, neurodiversity awareness, and test nerves techniques, with a Post Graduate qualification from Oxford Brookes University. Emma has taught people with a wide variety of medical conditions and disabilities since 2015, and her dual-controlled Toyota Yaris Cross is fitted with common adaptations including left foot accelerator, push/pull hand controls, and steering aids. Ideal if you're learning to drive with a condition or disability, or returning to driving following illness or injury.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
53 Kings Coombe Dr, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3YUView school
Lion's School of Motoring

Lion's School of Motoring

5(4)
Block bookings available

An established school with over 12 years of instructor experience, known for calm, patient teaching that delivers first-time passes. Budget-friendly hourly lessons and intensive courses available, with block bookings accepted for added savings.

ManualIntensive
Newcross Park, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3THView school
Cowley's School of Motoring

Cowley's School of Motoring

4.9(310)

Regional Driving School of the Year winner, recognised at the national driving instructor awards for delivering excellence to the local community. Patient instructors use modern teaching techniques and local knowledge to guide you through test routes and build confidence, with one learner recently passing first time with only 5 minors. High pass rates, flexible lesson options, and test booking managed for you.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
6 Middle Budleigh Mdw, Newton Abbot TQ12 1GDView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Newton Abbot?

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

Typical
£47
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
Under £45
2
£45–50
7

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Newton Abbot.

Intensive courses in Newton Abbot

Want to pass fast?

8 Newton Abbot schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Newton Abbot Test Centres and Pass Rates

Newton Abbot saw 6,263 tests from 2024 to 2025 with a 51.9% pass rate, above the national average for this Devon market town. The test routes likely include approaches to the A38 dual carriageway, narrow lanes heading toward Dartmoor, and the busy town centre with its railway station area creating regular traffic congestion. Men significantly outperformed women with 55.1% versus 48.7%, one of the larger gender gaps in the data. Automatic learners achieved 46.9%, suggesting the area's mix of country lanes and main roads may favour manual transmission drivers who can better handle varied terrain and gradients.

52%

Newton Abbot

6,263 tests taken
Women48.7%
Men55.1%
Automatic46.9%
48%

Exeter

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

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