Driving Lessons in Taunton
The 11 driving schools in Taunton average an excellent 4.8 stars, with 6 offering automatic driving lessons and 5 having female driving instructors available. There are also 40 independent driving instructors in the area, including 8 female driving instructors. Lessons typically cost £30 to £43 per hour, and six schools offer intensive courses. Taunton's test centre stands out with an impressive 59.5% pass rate, well above the national average.
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Driving lessons in Taunton
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Showing 1–11 of 11 driving schools, plus every independent instructor in Taunton.
Driving Force Taunton
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.
Jaws Driving School
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.
Green 4 Go
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.
Sally's School of Motoring
£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.
Team Drive
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.
Marco Polo Driving School
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.
Drive It School of Motoring
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.
Full Throttle Intensives
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.
Alpha Driving School
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.
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Arthur Charles Brooks
Sharon Chown
Paul Falloon
Steven Hales
David Hemming
Mark Hicks
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Matthew James Willis
Daniel John Limond
Roji Karot Joseph
Joanna Lavender
Grzegorz Lepszy
Elaine Lomas
Claire Louise Johnson
Keith Mansfield
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Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £210.
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
Taunton has one centre with a 59.5% pass rate, well above the national average, and 8,259 tests taken between 2025 and 2026. Women pass at 59.4% and men at 59.6%, and automatic learners achieve 52.9%. The roads around Taunton include country lanes, market town streets with occasional tight turns, and the A358 corridor, which is generally more forgiving than urban test centres. The wait here is 12 weeks.
Taunton
8,259 tests taken · 12 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 59.4% | 59.6% | 52.9% | 59.5% | 8,259 | 12 weeks |