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Some instructors covering Kingsand
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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…
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…
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…
Martin
Martin Regan is a highly graded Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over 20 years of experience, offering affordable and …
Learning to Drive in Kingsand
Kingsand sits on the South West coast and feels like a quiet place to learn. Lessons here tend to start on narrow, low-traffic roads before moving out toward Plymouth. There are only five local driving instructors, so you may travel a short distance for specific practice. Expect a mix of coastal lanes and busier approaches toward the city when preparing for tests.
Nearest Test Centre: Plymouth LGV
Plymouth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6 miles from Kingsand. You will find both weekday and weekend tests at Plymouth, with around 7,444 tests conducted per year. The centre's pass rate is 45.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so practise on mixed roads before your test. Travel time is short, but allow extra time for parking and local traffic on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Plymouth's pass rate is 45.5%, which sits below the national average of 47.3%. The male pass rate at Plymouth is 47.9% and the female pass rate is 43% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Launceston shows a higher pass rate of 51.8% while Plymouth LGV records 44.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Local learners should factor in that pass rates can vary between centres, and practise should match the roads used in the test area.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet local roads to build clutch and steering confidence before moving onto busier approaches toward Plymouth. Practise manoeuvres in realistic spaces, since parking spots near coastal areas can be tight. Spend time on junctions and roundabouts used on routes to the test centre. If you plan a test at Plymouth, include at least one full mock route from Kingsand to the test centre in your lessons. Watch for changing weather and sea breezes that can affect road surface and visibility.
Choosing an Instructor in Kingsand
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and then arrange lessons with one of the five local instructors. Book theory test when you and your instructor agree you are ready, then focus lessons on the practical test routes toward Plymouth. When ready, book a practical test at Plymouth, around 6 miles away, and allow time for a final mock test on the same route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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