Business Details
18 Years
experience
Driving Lessons in Torquay with The Driving School South West
The Driving School South West is a team of highly motivated, fully qualified driving instructors dedicated to providing patient, friendly, and structured driving lessons. We tailor lessons to individual learning needs, ensuring fast progress and confidence-building while maintaining a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Our instructors are CRB-checked and undergo regular training, adhering to the DVSA Official Syllabus.We operate across Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, and surrounding areas, offering modern tuition vehicles with dual controls for safety. With a focus on teaching safe, correct, and confident driving, we aim to make every lesson a positive experience, helping students pass their theory and practical tests efficiently.
Services
Driving lessons
Theory tuition
Practical test prep
Instructor training
Lesson plans
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Experienced instructors with 17 years of training expertise
- Flexible lesson hours from 7:30am to 9pm weekdays
- Modern tuition vehicles with dual controls for safety
- Free online theory tuition included with lessons
- High first-time pass rates with tailored lesson plans
What people say
Smashed his test
Great drive after hard work
ZERO faults
Highly recommend Daniel
Services
Driving lessons
We offer structured driving lessons tailored to individual learning paces across Torquay, Paignton, and Newton Abbot. Our qualified instructors use modern vehicles with dual controls to ensure safety while teaching road rules, manoeuvres, and confidence-building techniques. Lessons focus on preparing students to pass both theory and practical tests efficiently.
Theory tuition
Free online theory tuition helps students prepare for the DVSA theory test. The course covers multiple-choice questions and hazard perception training, aligning with official DVSA standards. Students gain access to practice tests and progress-tracking tools to ensure readiness for the 43/50 and 44/75 pass thresholds.
Practical test prep
Practical test preparation includes mock exams, manoeuvre practice, and independent driving exercises. Instructors teach hazard perception, road procedure, and emergency stops to meet DVSA standards. Students learn to handle 40-minute tests covering diverse road conditions and Sat Nav navigation.
Instructor training
We provide ADI-part 1, 2, and 3 training for aspiring driving instructors. The pay-as-you-go programme includes video tutorials, mock tests, and hands-on coaching with experienced trainers. Trainees gain skills in lesson planning, risk management, and client-centred teaching to meet DVSA competency standards.
Lesson plans
Free lesson plans cover car controls, starting/stopping, junctions, and parking manoeuvres. These resources explain safe driving techniques for uphill/downhill starts, bay parking, and parallel parking. Materials align with DVSA syllabus requirements for learner driver development.
People
Daniel
Driving Instructor Trainer
With 17 years of experience training driving instructors in Devon, Daniel offers structured ADI training programmes. He provides video tutorials, one-on-one coaching, and ongoing support to help trainees pass DVSA exams and become qualified instructors.
Questions
What are the prices for driving lessons?
Block bookings cost £168 for 4 hours or £336 for 8 hours. Lessons are available Monday to Friday 7:30am–9pm and weekends 8am–5pm.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide driving lessons in Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Brixham, Totnes, and surrounding areas across Devon.
How can I book lessons?
Call 01803 640607, visit our website, or complete the online contact form. Bookings can be made for weekday or weekend slots.
Do you offer theory test help?
Yes, we include free online theory tuition with practice tests for both multiple-choice and hazard perception sections of the DVSA exam.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors are fully qualified, CRB-checked, and undergo regular training. They follow the DVSA Official Syllabus for safe driving instruction.
What's the practical test pass rate?
Our students achieve high first-time pass rates, with recent successes including multiple zero-fault tests and minimal minor faults.
