Our Exmouth instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Exmouth
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Alan
Alan Beckett is a fully qualified driving instructor in Exeter and runs Alan Beckett Driving Tuition. He's a member of the Driving Instructors Associ…
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…
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…
Simon
Hi, I'm Simon Manning. I'm an independent driving instructor based in Budleigh Salterton, East Devon. I've been teaching people to drive around here …
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…
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 Exmouth
Exmouth is a compact seaside town on the Devon coast with a busy seafront and a mix of narrow town streets and A-road approaches. Learners will get practice on coastal roads by the Esplanade and on the A376 into Exeter, so you get both quiet residential driving and faster roads. Summer traffic and holiday parking can slow progress, so plan lessons outside peak times when you can. With only five local instructors, lessons can fill up quickly, especially around bank holidays.
Nearest Test Centre: Exeter
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Exeter, about 7.1 miles from Exmouth, typically a 20 to 30 minute drive via the A376 depending on traffic. Expect tests to include a mix of urban roads, junctions and some A-road driving on the approach to Exeter. Exeter test centre pass rate is 47.9%, with male pass rate 50.8% and female pass rate 45.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Book your test in good time, and allow extra travel time from Exmouth for the return.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Exeter's pass rate of 47.9% sits just above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Exeter pass at 50.8%, while female candidates pass at 45.2% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Newton Abbot shows a higher pass rate of 53.3%, which can be useful if you're flexible about test location (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Use these figures to judge local testing difficulty, but remember individual progress varies with practice and instruction.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter streets like Imperial Road or side roads off the Esplanade to build confidence before tackling the A376 into Exeter. Watch out for cyclists and pedestrians along the seafront, especially near Orcombe Point and Exmouth Dock, and practise smooth speed control on short traffic-light runs. Roundabouts near the town centre and junctions onto the A376 demand clear lane discipline, so rehearse position and signalling. Practice reversing and parking in narrow residential roads, and time lessons to avoid summer weekend queues along the seafront.
Choosing an Instructor in Exmouth
With just five instructors based in Exmouth, check ADI registration and read local reviews before you book. Ask if they provide lessons that include A376 runs to Exeter and if they offer mock tests at the end of a block. Expect some variation in price and availability due to the small local pool, so book earlier if you have a target test date. Confirm they can pick you up from your preferred meeting point, such as the seafront or Exmouth station.
Lesson Costs in Exmouth
There is no average price listed for Exmouth in this data, so lesson costs will vary by instructor experience, lesson length and block-booking discounts. Travelling to the Exeter test centre can add time and sometimes a modest travel charge, depending on your instructor. Ask about cancellation policies and whether mock tests are included in lesson packages.
Getting Started
First apply for a provisional driving licence and then prepare for and pass the theory test before booking a practical test. Book lessons with a local ADI and request sessions that include the A376 and seafront driving for a fuller skill set. When you're ready, book your practical test at Exeter, 7.1 miles away, and allow time to travel on the day. Bring a valid provisional licence, theory pass certificate and a roadworthy car with dual controls if your instructor provides one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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