Driving Lessons in Devon

£44
average price
68
driving schools
225
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Devon

Showing 4160 of 68
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
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
DRiVE Cornwall

DRiVE Cornwall

5(2)

Family-run school with a disability specialist (Trevor) offering fully adapted vehicles with push/pull hand controls, left foot throttle, and steering knobs for clients with physical disabilities. Angie provides standard lessons, and both instructors are experienced with neurodiverse clients and those with special educational needs. Free Theory Test Pro access and tailored training focused on individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Tregrehan Mills, Saint Austell PL25 3TJView 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
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
Look First Driving School

Look First Driving School

4.9(8)

Focus on real-world driving from lesson one rather than side-of-the-road basics, combining test-focused instruction with an enjoyable learning experience. Grahame reports strong pass rates and high demand, catering to nervous learners, refresher drivers, and those taking intensive courses. Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualIntensive
22 Grasmere Cl, Plymouth PL6 5HEView school
AAA School of Motoring

AAA School of Motoring

4.8(126)
12hrs for £460

Run by two high-grade instructors with over 30 years' combined experience, this school emphasises making learning to drive enjoyable while promoting safer driving for life. All lessons are 90 minutes at £60, with a 12-hour block at £460 or refresher courses from £300, plus Pass Plus training and 4-hour motorway sessions available.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
Stonehouse, Plymouth PL4 6DXView school
South Devon Intensives

South Devon Intensives

4.8(60)

The only local driving school specialising solely in intensive courses, with flexible 2-6 day options tailored to your experience level. Automatic intensive courses start from £660 and manual from £760, with 6-hour days that don't need to be consecutive. All students get free access to the DrivePro app to track progress throughout their course.

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1 Keys Englebourne, Harberton, Totnes TQ9 7PRView school
Andy Robinson Driving School

Andy Robinson Driving School

4.7(14)
10hrs for £450

Ex-Royal Navy instructor with 5+ years' experience and 200+ students taught, offering 2-hour lessons at £92 or flexible packages from £450 for 10 hours. Intensive courses (30 hours, £1,470) include theory test support and mock sessions, with a track record of high first-time pass rates across the South West.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
8 Leat Walk, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7ATView school
RJM Driver Training

RJM Driver Training

4.6(10)79% pass rate

A 79% first-time pass rate backed by 25 years of experience. Richard Moyes combines a good-humored teaching style with customized lessons tailored to each learner, regularly taking pupils to Taunton and Exeter during training to ensure thorough test preparation.

Manual
3 St Lawrence Cl, Tiverton EX16 4EDView 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
Alert Drivers Training and Development Ltd

Alert Drivers Training and Development Ltd

4(8)

Intensive courses tailored to your experience level, from 10 to 40 hours, with pricing from £475 for refresher courses up to £2,100 for complete beginners. All courses begin with a £95 assessment to ensure you're suited to the intensive learning environment, and theory test completion is required before booking your practical test.

ManualIntensive
Drinnick Office, St Georges Rd, Nanpean, Saint Austell PL26 7XRView school
1st 4 Driving

1st 4 Driving

Block bookings available

Free theory training via their exclusive Theory Test Suite, where learners are twice as likely to pass first time. All-Inclusive bundles of 20 or 30 hours include practical test, theory test, and tuition, eliminating surprise costs and making them ideal gift vouchers.

ManualAutomatic
73 Embankment Rd, Plymouth PL4 9HXView school
Lendrums Driving School Plymouth

Lendrums Driving School Plymouth

5(85)
Manual
1 Elaine Cl, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1SPView 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
Take Control

Take Control

5(6)
Manual
7 Warburton Gardens, Plymouth PL5 1HXView school
Goss’ Gears Driving School

Goss’ Gears Driving School

5(1)
Manual
78 Pattinson Dr, Plymouth PL6 8RUView school
Ken Roden Driving Tuition

Ken Roden Driving Tuition

5(1)
Manual
Claredon House, 1-3 Albert Rd, Stoke, Plymouth PL2 1APView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Devon?

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

Typical
£46
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
4
£40–45
10
£45–50
15
£50–55
4

Based on prices from 34 driving schools in Devon.

Intensive courses in Devon

Want to pass fast?

27 Devon schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Devon Test Centres and Pass Rates

Women had pass rates of 48.7% at both Newton Abbot and Exeter, while men achieved 55.1% and 47.3% respectively across Devon's 4 centres. Newton Abbot offers the best chance at 61.9% pass rate with manageable country roads and less aggressive traffic, whereas Plymouth is much harder at 40.8% due to naval dockyard traffic, steep hills, and complex one-way systems through the city centre. 38,109 tests were taken here between 2024 and 2025, with automatic pass rates ranging from 32.4% in Plymouth to 46.9% in Newton Abbot.

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%
41%

Plymouth

9,867 tests taken
Women41.6%
Men40.0%
Automatic32.4%

Areas in Devon