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Driving lessons from instructors serving Exeter city centre start from £40 per hour. The nearest driving test centre, Exeter LGV, around 2 miles away, has a 36% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres.

Pass rate figures from 2024-25 DVSA data.

Instructors in Exeter city centre Near You

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£40
lessons from / hr
1
female instructor
1
offer automatic
6
offer mock tests
15 yrs
avg experience

JW
Josiah William Carrier
No reviews yet

Exeter · under 1 mile
4479 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 15 to 40 lessons to pass
27+ years experience
Both automatic and manual
£50.00 - £80.00 per lesson
No block bookings
No mock tests

JE
John Ewings
No reviews yet

Exeter · 1 mile
4478 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 90 lessons to pass
20+ years experience
Manual
£70.00 - £90.00 per lesson
No block bookings
Mock tests available
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MW
Matthew Waterfall
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Exeter · 1 mile
4479 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 25 to 50 lessons to pass
11+ years experience
Manual
£80.00 - £86.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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EI
Exeter Intensives
No reviews yet

Exeter · 1 mile
4479 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 70 lessons to pass
23+ years experience
Manual
£45.00 - £49.50 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

HB
Hayley Bradbury
No reviews yet

Exeter · 1 mile
4478 •••
Female
English
On Avg. 30 to 100 lessons to pass
5+ years experience
Manual
£50.00 - £100.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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RF
Ryan Flynn
No reviews yet

Exeter · 2 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 45 lessons to pass
2+ years experience
Manual
£81.00 - £85.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Exeter city centre

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Exeter city centre

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Exeter city centre, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Exeter city centre and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Exeter city centre's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Exeter city centre?

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Exeter LGV

Exeter

Based on 216 tests conducted

36.10%
Pass Rate
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Exeter

Exeter

Based on 8,679 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

46.79%
Pass Rate
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Based on 6,591 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.82%
Pass Rate
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Exeter city centre

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Exeter city centre.

Newton Abbot has the highest pass rate in the area at 53.82%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Exeter LGV has a pass rate of 36.10%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Exeter city centre is 45.6%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Exeter city centre. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Exeter city centre is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Exeter city centre is Exeter LGV, around 2 miles away, with a 36% pass rate.

Look for instructors with high ratings, relevant experience, and teaching styles that match your learning needs. Read reviews from other learners in Exeter city centre to find the best fit.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Exeter city centre range from £40 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.