Driving Lessons in Taunton

Taunton's 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors offer competitive pricing from £30 to £41 per hour, averaging £38. Schools maintain an excellent 4.8-star rating, with 6 offering automatic driving lessons and 5 having female driving instructors available, while there are 8 independent female driving instructors in the area. The Taunton test centre stands out with an impressive 59.5% pass rate across 8,259 tests in 2025-26.

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Driving lessons in Taunton

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Drive It School of Motoring

Drive It School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
106, Viney Court, Viney St, Taunton TA1 3FBView school
Driving Force Taunton

Driving Force Taunton

Manual

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.

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

Jaws Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Green 4 Go

Manual and automatic

4.1
From £41/hr10hrs for £400Save £10

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.

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

Sally's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4
From £40/hr30hrs for £1,080Save £120

£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.

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

Team Drive

Manual and automatic

From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

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.

Intensive
51 Allington Cl, Taunton TA1 2NAView school

Marco Polo Driving School

Manual

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.

Intensive
19 Henlade Close, Taunton TA3 5FFView school
Full Throttle Intensives

Full Throttle Intensives

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Alpha Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Speaks Polish, Nepali, Hindi
42 Roman Rd, Taunton TA1 2BGView school

Padam Bhandari

Manual

Sharon Chown

Manual

Female ADI
Ewe Drive (Driving School)

Ewe Drive (Driving School)

Manual

5
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

Parvez Ahmed

Geoff Alan Leife Charles

George Bew

Arthur Charles Brooks

Paul Falloon

Steven Hales

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 £120.

  1. Sally's School of Motoring

    £1,08030 hrs

    £36/hr£40/hr

    Save £120

  2. Driving Force Taunton

    £36010 hrs

    £36/hr£40/hr

    Save £40

  3. Team Drive

    £36010 hrs

    £36/hr£38/hr

    Save £20

  4. Green 4 Go

    £40010 hrs

    £40/hr£41/hr

    Save £10

  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

Taunton is a strong place to take your test. Its pass rate of 60% is well above the national pass rate of 50%, and automatic tests do well too, at 53% against a national automatic pass rate of 45%. The typical wait is about 3 months.

60%

Taunton

8,259 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate61.4%
Automatic pass rate52.9%

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