Driving Lessons in Taunton

With 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, Taunton provides excellent choice for learners seeking quality instruction. Schools here achieve an outstanding 4.8-star rating and offer comprehensive options including automatic driving lessons (6 schools), intensive courses (6 schools), and female driving instructors (5 schools). The local Taunton test centre shows a strong 56.3% pass rate, plus there are 8 independent female driving instructors available.

£39
average price
11
driving schools
40
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in Taunton

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Driving Force Taunton

Driving Force Taunton

582% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £360Save £40

82% first-time pass rate across over 1,000 students, with 20+ years' experience teaching nervous drivers to become confident on the road. £40 per hour or £360 for a block of 10 lessons, saving £40. Instructor brings 40 years of personal driving experience including European roads, trailers, and HGV vehicles.

Manual
112 Wellington Rd, Bishop's Hull, Taunton TA1 5LAView school
Jaws Driving School

Jaws Driving School

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

22 years of armed forces instructional experience brings patience and structured teaching to this family-run school. Single lessons at £30/hour, 10-hour block bookings at £300 (or £250 with current £50 discount), and 20-hour intensive courses at £600. Learn in a Ford Fiesta with dual controls, door-to-door collection, and flexible scheduling to suit your pace.

ManualIntensive
Greenway Orchard, Greenway, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8NQView school
Green 4 Go

Green 4 Go

4.1
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

Known for supporting nervous learners and those with dyslexia or dyspraxia, Green 4 Go tailors lesson intensity to individual progress rather than pushing a fixed number of hours. Manual lessons from £42/hour weekdays (£45 after 6pm), with 5-hour blocks at £200 or 10-hour blocks at £400; automatic lessons available weekdays until 6pm at £44/hour.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
10 Hartley Way, Taunton TA1 2LJView school
Sally's School of Motoring

Sally's School of Motoring

4
From £43/hr30hrs for £1080Save £210

£43/hour for regular lessons, or save up to £120 with block bookings like 30 hours for £1,080. Family-run since 1998 with instructors trained to a standard well above test requirements, one-to-one tuition throughout your course, and flexible scheduling including weekends and pickups from school or work.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Gabrieli, Greenway Ln, Lower, Henlade, Taunton TA3 5NAView school
Team Drive

Team Drive

From £40/hr10hrs for £360Save £40

Mark specialises in teaching learners with disabilities and difficulties, drawing on 20+ years of experience with a friendly and caring approach. £40/hour for regular lessons, or intensive courses from £275 for a 5 x 1.5-hour block up to £1,000 for 30 hours, with motorway and refresher lessons also available.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
51 Allington Cl, Taunton TA1 2NAView school

Marco Polo Driving School

5
Block bookings available

Established since 2012 with calm, patient instructors known for making learners feel safe and supported throughout their training. Bulk booking discounts available on 10-hour lesson blocks, plus Pass Plus courses and free Theory Test Pro training to boost your chances of passing.

ManualIntensive
19 Henlade Close, Taunton TA3 5FFView school
Drive It School of Motoring

Drive It School of Motoring

5

Awarded 'Best Newcomer - Driving School Of The Year' at the UK Business Awards in June 2024. One fixed price for weekly lessons from start to finish, no hidden fees or surge charges, plus a free second test if you don't pass first time. Free access to Theory Test Pro and the Drive It App for all students, with a team of patient instructors focused on building confidence through individualised lessons tailored to your learning pace.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
106, Viney Court, Viney St, Taunton TA1 3FBView school
Full Throttle Intensives

Full Throttle Intensives

5

Family-run intensive driving school offering courses from 10 to 50 hours, all including your practical test. Highly experienced instructors are mental health aware and hand-picked for reliability and skill. Flexible scheduling ranges from one 2-hour lesson weekly to four 3-hour lessons weekly, with financing available over 1 to 5 years and fast-tracked test bookings.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Cotford St Luke, Taunton TA4 1GQView school
Alpha Driving School

Alpha Driving School

4.8

Every instructor holds an ADAS Advanced Driving Grade, going beyond industry standards to prepare safe, confident drivers for life. Annie specialises in nervous drivers and confidence building, while Dave brings a calm, methodical approach to help young drivers gain extra support. Competitive rates across manual and automatic lessons, with flexible daytime, evening and weekend availability.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
Speaks Polish, Nepali, Hindi
42 Roman Rd, Taunton TA1 2BGView school
Ewe Drive (Driving School)

Ewe Drive (Driving School)

5
Manual
16 Bakers Cl, Bishop's Hull, Taunton TA1 5HDView school
Drive With Zoe

Drive With Zoe

Manual
Burge Cres, Cotford St Luke, Taunton TA4 1PDView school

Block booking

Best block deals in Taunton

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £210.

  1. Sally's School of Motoring

    £108030 hrs

    £36/hr£43/hr

    Save £210

  2. Team Drive

    £36010 hrs

    £36/hr£40/hr

    Save £40

  3. Driving Force Taunton

    £36010 hrs

    £36/hr£40/hr

    Save £40

  4. Green 4 Go

    £40010 hrs

    £40/hr£42/hr

    Save £20

  5. Jaws Driving School

    £30010 hrs

    £30/hr

    Block rate

Intensive courses in Taunton

Want to pass fast?

6 Taunton schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Taunton Test Centres and Pass Rates

Automatic learners achieved a 48.9% pass rate at Taunton's single test centre, which handled 6,957 tests from 2024 to 2025. The centre's rural location means dealing with narrow country lanes and farm traffic, but also quieter residential areas for manoeuvres. Taunton's 56.3% overall pass rate is well above the national average, with women passing at 55.4% and men at 57.1%. The mix of Somerset's winding roads and straightforward town driving seems to work in learners' favour here.

56%

Taunton

6,957 tests taken
Women55.4%
Men57.1%
Automatic49.0%

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