Driving Lessons in Devon
- £44
- average price
- 67
- driving schools
- 225
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in Devon by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Martin Regan
Cheapest manual driving school in Devon.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Devon.
Cowley's School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Devon.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Devon.
Driving lessons in Devon
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ken Roden Driving Tuition
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Paul Abery
Siiri Akram
Robin Alexander Gibson
Ahmed Al Junde
Eseyas Amanuel Hagos
Mark Andrew Jarram
Michael Andrew Jenks
Hayley Ann Bradbury
Katherine Anne Russell
Rosemarie Anne Teape
Carmel Ann Langmead
Judith Badger
Antony Badman
Nigel Baily
Aleksandra Barbara Synowska
Carrie Barker
Michael Betts
Mike Blatchford
Andrew Boniface
Said Boudjemia
Block booking
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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.
Based on prices from 34 driving schools in Devon.
Intensive courses in Devon
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26 Devon schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Devon Test Centres and Pass Rates
Plymouth had the lowest pass rate in Devon at 40.7% across 11,167 tests between 2025 and 2026, where the city's hilly approaches, naval dockyard routes and tight residential streets around the centre create real challenges. Women passed at 43.7%, men at 38.3%, and automatic learners at just 34.5%. Newton Abbot was far easier at 53.8%, and Exeter posted 46.8%. Waits are short across the board: 7 weeks at both Plymouth and Newton Abbot, and 8 weeks at Exeter. The county overall saw 26,437 tests with a 47.1% average pass rate.
Newton Abbot
6,591 tests taken · 7 week waitExeter
8,679 tests taken · 8 week waitPlymouth
11,167 tests taken · 7 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Plymouth | 43.7% | 38.3% | 34.5% | 40.7% | 11,167 | 7 weeks |