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Driving lessons from instructors serving Totnes start from £40 per hour. The nearest driving test centre, Newton Abbot, around 8 miles away, has a 54% pass rate - in line with the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data.

Instructors in Totnes Near You

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

ME
Mark Edwards
No reviews yet

Torbay · 6 miles
4478 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 60 lessons to pass
3+ years experience
Manual
£63.00 - £80.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

DP
David Pougiouros
No reviews yet

Torbay · 8 miles
4477 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass
15+ years experience
Manual
£40.00 - £80.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

SW
Stephen Willis
No reviews yet

Torbay · 8 miles
4474 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 45 lessons to pass
36+ years experience
Manual
£45.00 - £50.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

RC
Richard Curzon
No reviews yet

South Hams · 8 miles
4478 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 10 to 50 lessons to pass
2+ years experience
Manual
£45.00 - £45.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available

SC
Steve Croucher
No reviews yet

Torbay · 9 miles
4418 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 40 to 100 lessons to pass
25+ years experience
Automatic
£42.00 - £45.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
No mock tests

PW
Paul Woodcock
No reviews yet

Torbay · 9 miles
4475 •••
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 45 lessons to pass
7+ years experience
Manual
£42.00 - £60.00 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Totnes

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 Totnes

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 Totnes, 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 Totnes 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 Totnes's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

COMMUNITY APPROVED

Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Totnes?

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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
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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 Totnes

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

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

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Totnes is 53.8%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

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

Yes - Totnes 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 Totnes is Newton Abbot, around 8 miles away, with a 54% pass rate.

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

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