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Some instructors covering Chudleigh
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Fiona
Fiona's an experienced automatic driving instructor based in Exmouth, Devon. She's been teaching for over 14 years and has a really calm, patient app…
Carol
Carol Fellows is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Devon. She's an Approved Driving Instructor who's been teaching for years, and…
Adam
Adam Horrell is a Grade A DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who's known for making lessons relaxed, fun and still very focused. He uses modern t…
Bill
Bill runs A1 School of Motoring, based in Newton Abbot. He's been teaching learners in the area for a good while, and he's the kind of instructor who…
Mark
Mark Rhodes is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Exmouth, Devon. He's an Approved Driving Instructor with a ROSPA Gold award in advance…
Kevin
Kevin Williams is a friendly, reliable driving instructor based in Exmouth. He's been teaching for over a decade, since at least 2012, and his studen…
Steve
Steve is a friendly, reliable driving instructor who runs Scorpio Driving School. He's an experienced DVSA Approved Driving Instructor, offering prof…
Julie
Hi, I'm Julie Coldwell. I've been a fully qualified driving instructor for over 17 years now, and I teach people to drive around Torbay, Newton Abbot…
Stacey
Stacey Bale runs Correct Driving School, offering manual driving lessons in a Peugeot 208 Style. She's an Approved Driving Instructor with a backgrou…
Wendy
Wendy Howell is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Exeter and East Devon. She's been teaching for many years and specialises in helping …
Helen
Helen Matthews is a fully qualified female driving instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Exeter. She's been specially trained …
Katie
Katie Russell founded KAR Driving Instructor in 2016 after qualifying as an instructor with an A Grade, the highest possible. She's been driving for …
Learning to Drive in Chudleigh
Learning to drive in Chudleigh mixes quiet village roads with busy A38 junctions. Lessons tend to focus on handling narrow lanes, tight parking and slip-road joins. Many learners head to Newton Abbot for their test, so expect some dual-purpose practice. You get a rural feel while still being close to larger town driving conditions.
Nearest Test Centre: Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot test centre is about 5.1 miles away by road, a short drive along the A38. Tests are frequent there, with 6,028 tests recorded in the year given. Expect a mix of town and dual-carriageway routes on the test, and book early as slots fill up. Pass rate at Newton Abbot was 53.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Newton Abbot's overall pass rate is 53.3%, above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates had a 57.6% pass rate and female candidates 49.6% at Newton Abbot, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Exeter test centre nearby shows a pass rate of 47.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The Newton Abbot centre handled 6,028 tests in 2024-2025, which gives a good sample size for the local pass figures, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets away from Fore Street to build confidence with clutch control and hill starts. Practice joining and leaving the A38 at the Chudleigh junction, slip roads come up quickly. Expect narrow lanes and passing places on side roads, so get used to reversing into gateways and keeping speed low. Work on roundabout procedures at the A38 interchange and the smaller mini-roundabouts near the town hall. Parked cars and delivery vehicles are common close to shops, so practise observation and left-turn positioning.
Choosing an Instructor in Chudleigh
Look for an instructor who knows the local test routes around Newton Abbot and the A38 approaches. With six instructors listed in the area, availability can vary so check weekly schedules and cancellation policies. Ask if they offer mock tests on the Newton Abbot routes and whether they include theory support. Expect to pay more for late evening or weekend slots, as demand is higher.
Lesson Costs in Chudleigh
There is no local average lesson price provided in the data, so contact instructors directly for current rates. Price often depends on instructor experience, lesson length and peak-time demand in this area.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before booking lessons. Start with weekly one-hour lessons and add longer sessions as you progress. Book your theory test early and arrange a mock practical test at Newton Abbot when you are ready. Once you pass the practical, you'll exchange the certificate for a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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