Our Yelverton 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 Yelverton
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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…
Nick
Nick Allgood has been a DVSA approved driving instructor for over 18 years, helping students across Plymouth, Ivybridge, and Brixton become confident…
Mark
Mark J Harris is a fully qualified and highly recommended driving instructor based in Devon. He focuses on teaching safe driving for life, making sur…
Tony
Tony Belcher runs Lessonz Professional Driving Tuition from Tavistock. He's a qualified ADI with over 15 years' experience training both beginners an…
Debbie
Debbie Brinton is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Tavistock. She's a female instructor licensed by the DVSA and operates under the LD…
Alec
Alec Zillwood runs A-Z Driving Tuition, an independent driving school based in Tavistock. He's a DVSA registered and approved instructor who offers h…
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…
Learning to Drive in Yelverton
Learning to drive in Yelverton feels rural and practical. Lessons often mix quiet moorland lanes with short stretches on the A386 towards Tavistock and Plymouth. You'll get plenty of experience with narrow roads, stone bridges and changing weather. Expect short drives to busy junctions as you prepare for the test in Plymouth.
Nearest Test Centre: Plymouth LGV
The nearest DVSA test centre is Plymouth, about 7.5 miles from Yelverton by road. Expect a busy centre with 7,444 tests run in 2024-2025, and a practical exam route that often includes A38 approaches and urban traffic. The centre's pass rate is 45.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, so book early.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Plymouth's pass rate is 45.5%, which 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 43.0%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Launceston, a bit further out, reports 51.8% which compares favourably, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet lanes around Burrator Reservoir before tackling the A386 into Plymouth. Practice hill starts and clutch control on steep moorland stretches. Be ready for variable visibility and sudden crosswinds on open moor roads. Learn roundabout approach lines for the main junctions near Yelverton and practise merging onto faster A-roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Yelverton
There are five instructors serving Yelverton in the dataset, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for instructors who know Plymouth test routes and have recent pass feedback. Ask about block-book discounts, pass certificate mock tests, and whether they offer weekday and weekend slots to fit your schedule.
Lesson Costs in Yelverton
There is no average lesson price for Yelverton in the provided data. Lesson costs here are affected by instructor experience, car type, travel to the Plymouth test centre and whether you buy block bookings. Expect prices to reflect rural travel time compared with urban areas.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence first and then book lessons with a local instructor. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book the theory test and then a practical at Plymouth, which is the closest centre. Keep a log of practice and arrange mock tests on the A386 and nearby junctions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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