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Best Driving Instructors in Chudleigh
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Kevin
Kevin is a driving instructor and trainer with Training Wheelz, a friendly local driving school covering Exeter, East Devon, Bridgwater and Taunton. …
Phil
Ice Driving School has been helping people learn to drive across South Devon since 1998. Lessons are with a friendly team of DVSA registered, DABS ch…
Adam Horrell
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…
Passmore
Passmore runs Passmore School of Motoring, based in Exmouth and covering Exmouth, Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and the surrounding villages. The ai…
Nick Capron
Nick Capron runs Exeter Intensives, a well-known driving school based in Exeter. He has over 20 years of experience as a DVSA Approved Driving Instru…
Maxine
Maxine is a Grade A ADI with a Fleet/Car qualification and years of solid teaching experience. She offers all sorts of driving lessons to suit you, w…
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