3 Best Driving Schools in Torquay, UK

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1ST GEAR DRIVING SCHOOL

18 Grenadine Close, Torquay TQ2 7GN, UK Directions

Since 1998

Speciality:

✓Manual Lessons ✓Automatic Lessons ✓Weekly or Intensive Lessons ✓Refresher Driving Lessons ✓Pass Plus ✓Motorway Lessons ✓Nervous Driver Course ✓Mock Tests ✓Instructor Training

"1st Gear Driving School has instructors who have practised the new grading system A or B, and they are pleased to announce they have Grade A instructors. Graham Woodcock established the school. They have grown into a large company based in the South Devon area. Their instructors are A Grade 6 (6 being the highest grade). One-day driving courses, weekly driving lessons and intensive driving courses are available. The school prides itself on providing exceptional service to pupils learning to drive by using driving instructors handpicked for their reliability, patience and good timekeeping. All their cars are modern, fully equipped with dual controls, and they remain competitively priced. 1st Gear Driving School continually updates their teaching methods, as outlined by the DVSA (Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency), to provide the most up-to-date standard of tuition in the area.

2026 Highlights: Students will be taught the fundamental skills of driving during the one-day course. Upon completion, a tailored programme of additional driving lessons will be arranged to reinforce these skills, prepare participants to handle various road situations safely, and familiarise them with the requirements of the practical driving test. Depending on the knowledge and skills gained during the one-day course, the additional training may range from approximately 10 to 20 hours."

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Registration #225208

Contact:

01803 310141 07966 475 429

Mon-Sun: 8am - 9pm

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CHRISTINE’S SCHOOL OF MOTORING

Torquay & Surrounding Areas, Torquay TQ4 7DA, UK

Since 1992

Speciality:

✓ Driving Instructor Training ✓Block Booking ✓Manual Lessons ✓Automatic Lessons ✓Off-Road Driving Tuition ✓Refresher Courses ✓Pass Plus

"Christine’s School of Motoring aims to provide both new and experienced drivers with excellent service, helping them pass their tests and develop safe driving habits for life. The school offers male and female instructors for manual and automatic driving lessons. At Christine’s School of Motoring, the instructors focus on helping you become a confident, safe driver in a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. They pride themselves on being reliable, patient, and caring about your driving progress. In addition to lessons, Christine’s School of Motoring is a DVSA ORDIT-registered Driving Instructor Training School. Special offers are available for students and block bookings in Exeter, Torbay, Newton Abbot, and Totnes. When you purchase 10 or more hours online, you receive free access to the Driving Test Success website.

2026 Highlights: Driving lessons are available to individuals of all ages and abilities, with tuition provided in both manual and automatic vehicles. All instructors are fully qualified, highly trained Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), the majority of whom received their training through Christine’s School of Motoring. In addition to learner driver tuition, the school also provides instructor training, Pass Plus courses and motorway driving lessons."

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Contact:

0330 133 7844 07730 094525

Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 12pm
Sun: Closed

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WILLIAMS DRIVING SCHOOL

4 Cary Park Road, Torquay TQ1 3PU, UK

Since 2001

Speciality:

✓Intensive Driving Lesson ✓Manual Driving Lesson ✓Automatic Driving Lesson ✓Road Test ✓Refresher Lesson ✓Driving Lessons for Learner Drivers ✓Instructor Training Courses ✓Motorway Lesson ✓Fleet Training

"Williams Driving School is owned by Dave Williams. All driving instructors teaching in Torquay have been DBS-checked for the safety of their clients. The school has been offering driving lessons in Torquay for many years and has established a reputation as the premier driving school in the surrounding area. Their male and female instructors provide top-notch driving lessons. Williams Driving School's manual and automatic teachers offer affordable packages and bundles for beginners and refresher sessions. Their driving school provides client-centred, high-quality driver education and unrivalled customer service. Williams Driving School offers free theory test preparation.

2026 Highlights: The intensive driving course comprises 45 hours of tuition, with the practical driving test scheduled for the final day of the course. It is suitable for candidates with little or no prior driving experience."

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Price:

90 Minutes Manual £67.50
2 Hours Manual £90.00
10 Hours Manual £420

Discount:

£30 Off on 10 hours of Manual Lessons

Contact:

01803 370087

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 2pm
Sun: Closed

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