Driving Instructors in Stoke Gabriel

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Instructors
4
Nearest Test Centre
Newton Abbot (8.8 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
53.3%
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There are 4 driving instructors in Stoke Gabriel. The average rating is 5 stars from 33 reviews.

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Instructors
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33 Reviews
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5.8 mi

Christine

Torquay
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Christine's School of Motoring is a friendly, local driving school in South Devon. It's run by Christine, an experienced instructor who loves helping…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Phil
9.7 mi

Phil

Newton Abbot
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Maxine
6.1 mi

Maxine

Torquay
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Adam Horrell
8.9 mi

Adam Horrell

Newton Abbot
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Learning to Drive in Stoke Gabriel

Learning to drive around Stoke Gabriel mixes quiet village streets with short rural runs. Lessons often focus on lane discipline and junctions rather than long motorways. You will find a small local instructor pool, so lessons can feel personalised. The area has a South West character, calm outside of peak tourist weeks.

Nearest Test Centre: Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot test centre is the nearest practical option, about 8.8 miles from Stoke Gabriel by road. Expect a mix of town centre driving and nearby rural sections on test routes, with around 6,028 tests conducted there in the data year. Newton Abbot has a pass rate of 53.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), with male pass rate 57.6% and female pass rate 49.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). You will likely travel to Newton Abbot for both your practical test and many mock test runs.

53.3%
Overall Pass Rate
57.6%
Male Pass Rate
49.6%
Female Pass Rate
8.8 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Newton Abbot's pass rate of 53.3% sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners there pass at 57.6% while female learners pass at 49.6%, showing a gap of around eight percentage points (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Exeter test centre reports a pass rate of 47.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), which is close to the national figure. The number of tests at Newton Abbot, 6,028 in the year, suggests a busy centre with experienced examiners (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Expect narrow country lanes and parked cars when you drive around Stoke Gabriel, so practise accurate steering and observation. Work on hill starts and clutch control if you learn in a manual, as local inclines can be steeper than in town. Spend time practising junctions and right-of-way rules, since rural exits and hidden drives are common. Do a few mock tests that finish in Newton Abbot so you know the route into the test centre. Watch for seasonal traffic changes; summer weekends bring more visitors and slower driving through villages.

Choosing an Instructor in Stoke Gabriel

There are four local instructors listed, so availability can be limited at popular times. Look for an instructor who offers clear mock test practice and knows the route into Newton Abbot test centre. Ask about pass-rate history and lesson structure before you book a block of lessons. Expect to pay slightly more for an instructor who will travel from Stoke Gabriel to nearby towns for lessons or mock tests.

Lesson Costs in Stoke Gabriel

Local average lesson pricing is not provided, so shop around and compare hourly rates from the four instructors. Costs tend to vary with instructor experience, car type, and whether you book single lessons or a block. Travel time from Stoke Gabriel to nearby towns may add a small surcharge to lesson costs.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence and begin lessons with a local instructor to build confidence on rural roads. Book and pass the theory test before arranging your practical test at Newton Abbot. Use a mix of lesson types, including mock tests that finish at Newton Abbot, to prepare for the actual exam. When ready, book your practical test at Newton Abbot and aim to be comfortable with both village driving and busier town sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA practical test centre is Newton Abbot, about 8.8 miles from Stoke Gabriel by road.
Newton Abbot has a pass rate of 53.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Male learners at Newton Abbot pass at 57.6% while female learners pass at 49.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
There are four instructors listed serving Stoke Gabriel.
No local average price is provided for Stoke Gabriel, so hourly rates will vary by instructor and vehicle.
Learning time depends on your availability and how quickly you pick up skills, there is no single time frame supplied.
Some instructors will include mock tests that finish at Newton Abbot to familiarise you with the route and test centre layout.
Exeter is another nearby option at about 21 miles away, and it reports a pass rate of 47.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Newton Abbot ran 6,028 tests in the reported year, indicating a busy test centre (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Spend time on accurate observation, junction decisions, and controlling the car on narrow lanes.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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