Driving Lessons in Devon
From £30/hr·Average £44/hr
Devon's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Devon
68 schools
David Underhill Driving Training
£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.£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...
Drive with Emma
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.A specialist instructor trained in driving assessment, neurodiversity awareness, and test nerves techniques, with a Post Graduate qualification from Oxford...
Lion's School of Motoring
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.An established school with over 12 years of instructor experience, known for calm, patient teaching that delivers first-time passes. Budget-friendly hourly...
DRiVE Cornwall
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.Family-run school with a disability specialist (Trevor) offering fully adapted vehicles with push/pull hand controls, left foot throttle, and steering knobs for...
Cowley's School of Motoring
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.Regional Driving School of the Year winner, recognised at the national driving instructor awards for delivering excellence to the local community. Patient...
First Drive South West
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.A team of eight instructors across Exeter, Sidmouth, Torbay, Honiton, and Brixham, with standout credentials including a former 30-year Army Bandmaster (trained...
Look First Driving School
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.Focus on real-world driving from lesson one rather than side-of-the-road basics, combining test-focused instruction with an enjoyable learning experience....
AAA School of Motoring
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.Run by two high-grade instructors with over 30 years' combined experience, this school emphasises making learning to drive enjoyable while promoting safer...
South Devon Intensives
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.The only local driving school specialising solely in intensive courses, with flexible 2-6 day options tailored to your experience level. Automatic intensive...
Andy Robinson Driving School
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.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....
RJM Driver Training
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.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...
You Can Drive
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.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...
Alert Drivers Training and Development Ltd
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.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...
1st 4 Driving
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.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...
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Devon Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
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.
Newton Abbot
6,263 tests takenExeter
8,714 tests takenPlymouth
9,867 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 48.7% | 55.1% | 46.9% | 51.9% | 6,263 |
| Exeter | 48.7% | 47.3% | 42.4% | 47.9% | 8,714 |
| Plymouth | 41.6% | 40.0% | 32.4% | 40.8% | 9,867 |