Intensive Driving Courses in Devon
GetMyPass runs intensive driving courses right across Devon. Whether you are in Plymouth, Exeter and Torquay, our DVSA-approved instructors get you test-ready fast. Choose your area below or get in touch to book.
Devon stretches from the edges of Exmoor down to the South Hams, with two coastlines and a mix of city streets, seaside towns and long stretches of national-speed-limit road in between. Learners across the county come from Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth, and the driving they face varies a lot depending on where they start: Exeter and Plymouth bring ring roads, multi-lane roundabouts and steady city traffic, while Newton Abbot and Exmouth mix market-town junctions with rural approach roads.
That spread shows up in the test centre numbers too.
Barnstaple posts a 53% pass rate, Exeter and Newton Abbot both sit right on the 50% national average, and Plymouth comes in lower at 43%. None of that is about one centre being easier to pass at than another in absolute terms, it reflects the routes and traffic conditions around each site, and it is worth factoring in when a learner is deciding where to prepare and where to sit their test.
GetMyPass covers 7 towns across Devon, working with DVSA-approved local instructors at 4 local DVSA test centres. Our intensive courses run 6-8 hours per day and can take you from beginner to test-ready in as little as one week.
Pass rates across Devon ranged from 41% to 53% in 2024/25. Our structured day-by-day approach means you build genuine driving confidence fast, arriving at the test centre properly prepared.
Whether you’re in Plymouth, Exeter or Barnstaple, we match you with an instructor who knows your local test routes – covering pickup from your home or workplace.
Areas we cover in Devon
Plymouth
PL1-PL9 | Local test centre
Exeter
EX1-EX4 | Local test centre
Barnstaple
EX31 | Local test centre
Newton Abbot
TQ12 | Local test centre
Paignton
TQ3, TQ4 | Nearest centre: Newton Abbot
Torquay
TQ1, TQ2 | Nearest centre: Newton Abbot
Exmouth
EX8 | Nearest centre: Exeter
Barnstaple has the strongest recent pass rate in Devon at 53%, a few points above the 50% national average, while Plymouth sits lowest at 43%. Exeter and Newton Abbot both track the national average closely at 50%. A learner can choose which centre to sit their test at, so it is worth practising on the actual routes around the chosen centre rather than assuming any Devon test is the same as another: Plymouth’s city roads and roundabouts are a different test to the approach roads around Barnstaple or Newton Abbot, and preparing on the right roads matters more than the centre’s headline number alone.
FAQs, intensive driving courses in Devon
Which Devon test centre has the best pass rate?
Barnstaple currently has the strongest published pass rate in Devon at 53%, above the 50% national average. Exeter and Newton Abbot both sit at 50%, in line with the national figure, while Plymouth is lower at 43%. Learners choose which centre to sit their test at and book it themselves, so it is worth practising the specific routes around whichever centre is chosen rather than relying on the pass rate alone, since local traffic and road layout affect the test as much as the centre’s overall figures.
How much does an intensive driving course cost in Devon?
Courses in Devon are secured with a deposit from £180, at a rate of £18 per hour, which holds your instructor for the length of course you choose. The deposit itself does not cover the lessons; lesson fees are paid directly to the instructor as the course runs. On top of that, the DVSA practical test fee is £62 on a weekday or £75 for an evening or weekend slot, and learners book and pay for that test themselves directly with the DVSA.
Who provides the driving lessons in Devon?
Lessons in Devon are delivered by qualified driving instructors local to the area you are learning in, covering towns including Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth. GetMyPass secures your instructor for an intensive course with a deposit, but the lesson fees themselves are paid directly to the instructor as your course progresses, not upfront as one bundled price. The instructor also plans routes around the test centre you have chosen to sit your test at.
How many lessons do learners in Devon usually need?
How many hours a learner needs varies with experience and which part of Devon they are driving in, since city routes around Exeter or Plymouth demand different skills to the rural roads near Newton Abbot or Exmouth. Course lengths are built around deposit tiers of £180, £360, £630 and £900, each securing your instructor for a set intensive course length. An instructor can assess a learner’s starting point and recommend which course length suits their pace before booking begins.
Which areas of Devon do you cover?
We cover 7 towns across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Barnstaple and 4 more. See the full list above – click any area for local test centre details and pickup postcodes.
Which DVSA test centres are used in Devon?
We work with Barnstaple Driving Test Centre, Exeter Driving Test Centre, Newton Abbot Driving Test Centre, Plymouth Driving Test Centre across Devon.
How much does an intensive driving course in Devon cost?
Price depends on your experience level and the number of hours you need. We give you an exact quote in minutes based on your situation – no hidden fees. Use the button above to get yours.
Do you offer manual and automatic courses in Devon?
Yes – we offer both manual and automatic intensive courses across Devon. Tell us your preference when you get a quote and we’ll match you with the right car and instructor.
Towns & cities we cover in Devon
Cities
- Plymouth PL1
- Exeter EX1
Towns
- Torquay TQ1
- Paignton TQ3
- Exmouth EX8
- Barnstaple EX31
- Newton Abbot TQ12
- Tiverton EX16
- Bideford EX39
- Tavistock PL19
- Dawlish EX7