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Ian
Ian McKellar has taught driving for nearly 20 years and runs Bideford Driving School, established in 1998. He's based in North Devon and has lived ne…
Tony
Tony Shields is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Barnstaple. He's been spec…
Rob
Rob Nelson has been a driving instructor for over 20 years, based in Barnstaple, North Devon. He's taught countless pupils in that time, developing a…
Simon
Hi, I'm Simon. I've been teaching people to drive around North Devon for over 10 years now, and I still love it. I'm a DVLA Approved Driving Instruct…
Learning to Drive in Torrington
Torrington sits in the South West and feels like a small market town surrounded by narrow country lanes. Driving here means quick trips into town and longer runs out to Barnstaple on the A386. Expect quieter streets but lots of farm traffic and tight junctions near the market area. Lessons here often focus on lane control and junction awareness.
Nearest Test Centre: Barnstaple
Barnstaple test centre is the nearest practical option, about 9.5 miles away by A386. Tests there cover both town driving and nearby rural lanes, so you'll see routes similar to those around Torrington. Barnstaple had a 46.8% pass rate, with 3,356 tests run in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Plan for travel time when booking, especially at peak hours.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Barnstaple's pass rate sits just under the national average, at 46.8% compared with 47.3% nationally (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates passed at 53.8% while female candidates passed at 41.3% at Barnstaple in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Launceston, a longer drive away, shows a higher pass rate of 51.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These figures suggest Barnstaple is close to typical performance for the region.
Local Driving Tips
Practice on the A386 when you can, since that road links Torrington to Barnstaple and is common on test routes. Get comfortable with narrow, hedge-lined lanes and blind bends on country roads around Torrington. Keep an eye out for tractors and farm vehicles near the market and on B-roads. Work on hill starts and clutch control on the steeper streets near the town centre. Familiarise yourself with local parking layouts and Market Place junctions before test day.
Choosing an Instructor in Torrington
There are currently no listed instructors in Torrington, so you'll likely need to look in Barnstaple or Launceston. Choose an instructor who offers lessons from or near the A386 so you can practise the common routes. Ask about where they take learners for mock tests and whether they cover rural lane skills. Expect instructors to charge more if they need to travel into Torrington for lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you book lessons or the theory test. Start lessons with an instructor based in Barnstaple or neighbouring towns since there are no listed instructors in Torrington. Pass your theory test and then book the practical at Barnstaple, allowing time for travel on the A386. Keep a log of your hours and practice on local lanes to build confidence before your test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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