Driving Lessons in Devon

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.

£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.

Specialises in intensive automatic driving courses across Exeter and Newton Abbot, with flexible options ranging from 10 to 50 hours. A 40-hour course costs £1,700, or choose shorter blocks like 10 hours for £440; double lessons are available at £100. Home pick-up and drop-off included on most courses, plus open 7 days a week to fit around busy schedules.

Specialises in nervous, shy and unconfident learners with a female instructor who uses coaching techniques to build confidence and achieve high pass rates. Automatic lessons at £50/hour (or £450 for 10 hours), plus disability support through partnerships with Plymouth Mobility Centre and Cornwall Mobility. Test car hire available for £100, including a one-hour warm-up session before your test.

Family-run school with over 30 years' experience and a track record of teaching 10,000+ students, known for supporting nervous drivers and building confidence from the first lesson. Intensive training packages start from £55 per hour, with standard hourly rates from £45 and block discounts available. Off-road practice area at HQ, door-to-door service in the Barnstaple area, and specialist support for learners with physical and mental health needs.

Founded by Richard Boyle over fifteen years ago, this school runs its own instructor training academy with a rigorous 80-hour qualification course, ensuring every instructor meets strict standards before teaching. The Accelerated Learning System structures lessons with clear objectives, interactive feedback, and documented progress on every lesson sheet, eliminating aimless driving and frustration. At £39/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £370, lessons come with a 9-star guarantee covering friendliness, comfort, teaching quality, patience, and lesson structure, with full refunds if any guarantee is breached.

One-to-one tuition with flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) at £36/hour pay-as-you-go, or save with block deals from £340 for 10 hours down to £32/hour. Includes free access to Theory Test Pro and the Total Drive App for progress tracking and lesson management, plus a referral scheme offering free hours for recommending friends.

Grade A instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate, including specialist tuition for learners with learning difficulties. £47.50 per hour with block booking discounts available, plus intensive courses that can be completed in a week (theory test must be passed first). Lessons run 7 days a week from 08:30 to 19:30 on weekdays, with collection from home or work included.

20-year veteran instructor with a highly graded status and experience teaching learners from 17 to 83. Lessons in a Ford Focus at £30/hour or £290 for a 10-hour block, with a female instructor option available if preferred.

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.

Calm and reliable instructor with an excellent pass rate, specializing in nervous pupils and complete beginners. £55/hour or £100 for 2-hour lessons, with a 10-hour block deal at £490 (five 2-hour sessions). Test car hire including a one-hour warm-up session costs £120.

Known for working with nervous drivers, this school uses modern air-conditioned Jeep Avengers and offers flexible pricing from £45/hour or block deals starting at £215 for 5 hours and £410 for 10 hours. The lead instructor brings extensive experience across multiple vehicle types and regions, plus a National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme licence for police-referred courses, alongside motorway training and pre-test mock tests from £75.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.