Driving Lessons in Devon
From £30/hr·Average £44/hr
Devon's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Devon
68 schools
Diamond Drive Devon
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.Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and rare Diamond Advanced qualification, plus Institute of Advanced Motorists credentials earned at 19. Manual...
iLEARN School of Motoring
Grade A instructors with 52 excellent reviews, including multiple first-time passes and learners who've built confidence from scratch. £41–£42 per hour with block deals from £210 for 5 hours up to £410 for 10 hours, plus pay-as-you-go options at £63 for 1.5 hours. Standout for their personalised approach: one instructor donated free lessons to a learner rebuilding confidence after trauma, and another got a nervous late-starter through their test with flying colours.Grade A instructors with 52 excellent reviews, including multiple first-time passes and learners who've built confidence from scratch. £41–£42 per hour with...
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...
Road Masters
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.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...
Bradby's Driving School
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.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...
Alan Beckett Driving Tuition
Patient instructor with a track record of helping nervous and anxious learners build confidence, including those returning after failed attempts or years away from driving. £48/hour or £460 for a 10-hour block, plus motorway lessons at £115. Structured lessons with detailed progress notes prepared in advance, theory test support, and practical test preparation included.Patient instructor with a track record of helping nervous and anxious learners build confidence, including those returning after failed attempts or years away...
SIGNAL School of Motoring
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.A patient, friendly instructor focused on building independent drivers with competitive pricing and high pass rates. Theory support is included to help you...
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...
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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 |