Our Saltash 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 Saltash
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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 …
Nick
Nick Allgood has been a DVSA approved driving instructor for over 18 years, helping students across Plymouth, Ivybridge, and Brixton become confident…
Learning to Drive in Saltash
Learning to drive in Saltash mixes quiet residential streets with busy A38 approaches toward Plymouth. You will practise on narrow lanes, around Fore Street and near the Tamar Bridge. Lessons suit people who want quick access to an active test centre across the river. It feels like a small town with nearby city roads for varied practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Plymouth
The nearest DVSA test centre is Plymouth, about 1.4 miles away by road. You can expect a busy centre with around 7,444 tests a year, so book early for popular times. Plymouth's practical test routes include A38 approaches and urban junctions, so practising those roads helps before you go. The local pass rate at Plymouth is 45.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
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 candidates in Plymouth pass at 47.9%, while female candidates pass at 43% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Launceston reports a higher pass rate of 51.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), which suggests test outcomes vary notably by centre and route. Remember that local traffic, test routes and candidate experience all influence results.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential roads off Fore Street before tackling the A38. Make time to practise joining and leaving the A38 around the Tamar Bridge junction, where traffic flows change fast. Expect a level crossing near Saltash railway station, so practise safe stopping and observation. Work on hill starts and clutch control on steep lanes inland from the waterfront. Get comfortable with one-way streets and narrow parking spaces in the town centre.
Choosing an Instructor in Saltash
There are five instructors serving Saltash, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an instructor who knows Plymouth test routes, including A38 junctions and Tamar Bridge approaches. Ask about pass history, lesson structure and whether they offer block bookings or mock tests. Expect to pay more for weekend or evening lessons and for intensive courses.
Lesson Costs in Saltash
No average lesson price is provided for Saltash, so prices vary by instructor and lesson length. Lesson cost depends on instructor experience, time of day, and whether you book single lessons or a block. Intensive courses or tests booked at short notice usually cost more.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book and pass the theory test, including hazard perception, then take regular lessons with an instructor familiar with local roads. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Plymouth or another nearby centre. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass certificate on the test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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