At The Driving School South West, we pride ourselves on being patient, friendly, encouraging, and fun. Our team of highly motivated, fully qualified driving instructors is dedicated to providing exceptional driving lessons in Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Newton Abbot, and all surrounding areas.
Our Services
We offer a range of services designed to help you become a confident and safe driver. Our services include:
- Manual and automatic driving lessons
- Theory tuition and hazard perception training
- Lesson plans tailored to your needs and learning style
- Instructor training and continuous support
- Special offers and discounts for new students
Our Approach
Our approach to driving lessons is simple: to teach you how to drive safely, correctly, and confidently while making quick progress each lesson. We understand that everyone learns differently, so we work hard to structure your driving lessons to best suit your needs. This means that not only do you make fast progress and gain confidence quickly, but you also look forward to and enjoy your driving lessons.
Our Instructors
Our highly qualified male and female driving instructors are CRB checked and undergo regular, ongoing training. We use the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Official Syllabus when teaching all our pupils, ensuring that you learn safe driving for life.
Our Vehicles
For your peace of mind, we use modern, high-spec tuition vehicles that are fitted with dual controls, ensuring maximum driving safety.
Why Choose Us?
By choosing to learn to drive with The Driving School South West, you can rest assured that you will be taught by a patient, friendly, and highly professional driving instructor. Our aim is to make your learning experience enjoyable, relaxed, and fun. With our structured lessons and patient instructors, you'll be driving confidently in no time.
Instructors' Excellence and Positive Feedback
The reviews highlight the exceptional quality of the driving instructors, particularly Gavin, Daniel, and Oliver Barnett, who have received glowing feedback from their students. The instructors are praised for their patience, professionalism, and ability to tailor their teaching methods to individual students' needs.
Confidence Building and Teaching Style
Many reviewers credit their instructors with helping them build confidence behind the wheel, making them feel at ease, and providing clear instructions and constructive feedback. Students appreciate the instructors' ability to break down complex driving skills into manageable parts, making them feel more comfortable and confident.
Passing Rates and Test Success
The reviews indicate a high success rate, with many students passing their driving tests with minimal minors or even zero faults. The instructors' expertise and guidance have helped students achieve their goal of obtaining a driving license.
Negative Experience
However, one reviewer had a negative experience with instructor Gavin, citing a lack of clear instruction, repetition of routes, and feeling like the instructor was only interested in making money.

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