Our Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge
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Scott
Scott Tibbles is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Kingsbridge, South Devon. He's a fully qualified, DVSA-approved instructor who…
Emma
Emma Downing runs Streets Ahead Driving School in Plymouth. She's a friendly, patient instructor who teaches in a manual Vauxhall Corsa with dual con…
Angie
Angie Presland owns and runs Belt Up Driving School, one of the top three driving schools in Plymouth. She is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with…
Martin
Martin Regan is a highly graded Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 20 years of experience, offering affordable and …
Bryan
Bryan Whitney is a DVSA registered Grade A approved driving instructor working in and around Plymouth. He runs Bryan's School Of Motoring as an indep…
Rob
Rob is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with over 18 years of teaching experience in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. He works with e…
Chris
Chris Piper runs Top Gear Driving School as an independent business in Plymouth. He's a fully qualified instructor who's been recognised with a 'Top …
Mark
Mark Lane is a friendly, professional driving instructor based in Plymouth. He's been teaching for over 15 years and has an excellent pass rate. Mark…
Steve
Steve Andrews has a 100% pass rate since January 2025, with most of his students passing first time. Based in Plymouth, he's been a fully qualified A…
Tommy
Tommy Baker is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Plymouth. He runs his own independent LDC driving school, offering lessons and…
Luci
Luci McGlynn is a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running her own independent LDC driving school in Plymouth. She's been specially…
Learning to Drive in Ivybridge
Ivybridge sits on the A38 close to the Erme Estuary, so learners get a mix of dual carriageway driving and narrow country lanes. Town centre roads like Fore Street and the bridge over the River Erme can be busy at peak times. Local character is relaxed but lessons must cover quick trips to Plymouth for tests. With only five local instructors, you may need to book ahead.
Nearest Test Centre: Plymouth LGV
Plymouth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 11.9 miles away along the A38, so expect roughly a 25 minute drive depending on traffic. The centre runs thousands of tests each year and has a pass rate of 45.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate and confirm directions, parking and test arrival times before you travel. Allow extra time for school-run traffic on A38 approaches.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Plymouth's pass rate of 45.5% sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners in Plymouth pass at 47.9% while female learners pass at 43% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Newton Abbot shows a higher pass rate at 53.3%, which can indicate local test route differences or centre variability (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Plymouth LGV has a 44.8% pass rate, reflecting similar local testing conditions (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Spend time on the A38 slip roads and the merge sections, they come up on tests and in daily driving. Practice slow, controlled driving on the narrow lanes around Ermington and Cornwood, especially after rain when surfaces can be slippery. Learn the town centre layout, including Fore Street and the bridge over the River Erme, because parked vehicles and pedestrians appear suddenly. Time lessons to avoid or include the morning and afternoon school runs so you can handle real traffic. Do a few mock tests in Plymouth if you can, to get used to the routes used by the DVSA.
Choosing an Instructor in Ivybridge
With five instructors locally, availability can be limited so check schedules early. Pick an instructor approved by the DVSA and ask if they offer dual-control lessons and mock tests at the Plymouth centre. Expect to compare hourly rates and cancellation policies when you contact them. Ask for references from recent local learners and whether they cover A38 and Plymouth test-route practice.
Lesson Costs in Ivybridge
There is no local average price in the provided data, so lesson costs vary by instructor experience and whether they travel to you. Block bookings, intensive courses and lessons that include Plymouth test-route practice will usually affect the overall price.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online through the gov.uk site before booking lessons. Take and pass the theory test, then arrange lessons with a local instructor who will prepare you for the practical test at Plymouth. Book the practical test at Plymouth well in advance, and plan travel time along the A38 on the test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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