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Driving Instructors in Paignton
The roads around Paignton offer a solid mix of driving conditions — exactly what you need to become a confident, well-rounded driver. Local instructors know which routes will build your skills fastest and how to prepare you specifically for your driving test. Find and book an instructor today.
Average lesson price
£32–£38/hr
Learning to drive in Paignton: the local numbers
Official DVSA figures for the test centres serving Paignton and the TQ postcode area, so you know exactly what you're working with before you book your first lesson.
Nearest centre pass rate
51.9%
Newton Abbot, 6.4 miles
Typical test wait
6.8 weeks
Newton Abbot, July 2026
National median wait
11.1 weeks
Great Britain, July 2026
Approved instructors
218
TQ postcode area, 2025
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate 2024-25 | Typical wait (July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 6.4 mi | 51.9% | 6.8 weeks |
According to DVSA figures, Newton Abbot has the highest pass rate near Paignton at 51.9%, against a national average of 48.7%. Booking-to-test waits at centres near Paignton currently run around 6.8 weeks, compared with a Great Britain median of 11.1 weeks (July 2026).
Sources: DVSA car driving test statistics: pass rates 2024-25, waiting times July 2026, ADI register 2025. Compare centres across Great Britain in our driving test waiting times tracker and test centre pass rates tool.
Why learn to drive in Paignton?
Instructors on Orbit in Paignton choose to appear in search and set their own prices and availability. They enter their own ADI details and Orbit does not check them against DVSA records, so check your instructor's green badge (or pink badge for a trainee) at your first lesson. You can also contact DVSA with their name and ADI number to confirm they're qualified.
Tips for choosing a driving instructor in Paignton
If you're comparing driving instructors in Paignton, remember that pass rates aren't everything. An instructor who takes on nervous beginners will naturally have different statistics than one who only teaches confident drivers. Focus on teaching quality and local expertise.
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