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Ivybridge

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Learning to drive in Ivybridge

Driving lessons in Ivybridge start from £45 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Plymouth LGV, around 11 miles away, has a 20% pass rate - below the 53% average across Britain's test centres. Around 1,500 people in the Ivybridge area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2024-25 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Ivybridge Near You

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£45
from / hr equivalent
2
offer automatic
5
offer mock tests
15 yrs
avg experience

Michael Kenneth May

Male

Plymouth5 miles

MK
£55per hour
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
10-55 lessons
Gearbox
Automatic
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2022 Vauxhall Mokka eAutomatic · Electric
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Richard Curzon

Male

South Hams7 miles

RC
£45-£50per hour
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
10-50 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2024 Volkswagen PoloManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Raj Pillay

Male

Plymouth9 miles

RP
£60-£120per hour
Email
Experience
28+ years
Avg. to pass
20-40 lessons
Gearbox
BothManual & auto
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicles · 1 of 2
2025 Toyota Aygo XAutomatic · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
2025 Toyota Aygo xManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Robert Edwards

Male

Plymouth10 miles

RE
£45-£90per lesson
Email
Experience
20+ years
Avg. to pass
50-100 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
Unknown
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

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Jonty Johnson

Male

Plymouth10 miles

JJ
£45-£48per hour
Email
Experience
2+ years
Avg. to pass
40-100 lessons
Gearbox
Manual
Block bookingsMock tests
Vehicle
2025 Volkswagen T-CrossManual · Petrol
Dual controlsSensorsCameraHill assist
SpeaksEnglish

Lesson availability

MoTuWeThFrSaSuMorningAfternoonEvening

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Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Ivybridge

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Ivybridge: 4 local instructors teach manual and 2 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £45 and £120 an hour. 4 accept block bookings and 5 offer mock tests. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Plymouth LGV is about 1 week (DVSA figures for November 2024).

Hourly price
£45 - £120
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~1week
at Plymouth LGV · DVSA, November 2024
Manual or automatic
4 teach manual2 teach automatic
Block bookings
4
instructors offer them
Mock tests
5
instructors offer them
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Ivybridge

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 Ivybridge

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 Ivybridge, 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 Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge'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 Ivybridge?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Plymouth LGV

Plymouth

Based on 64 tests conducted

20.30%
Pass Rate
~1-week wait (November 2024)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
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Plymouth

Plymouth

Based on 11,167 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

40.71%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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

53.82%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (September 2026)
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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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 Ivybridge

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

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

Plymouth LGV has a pass rate of 20.30%. 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 Ivybridge is 38.3%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

The nearest DVSA test centre to Ivybridge is Plymouth LGV, around 11 miles away, with a 20% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Ivybridge range from £45 to £120 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Plymouth LGV, the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 1 week in November 2024, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - 4 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Ivybridge accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.