Looking for driving lessons in Exeter? Look no further than 1st 4 Driving!

Long established in the South of England, 1st 4 Driving has a long and decorated history of helping people pass their driving test. Our great driving lessons, coupled with our friendly and patient instructors, means that we’re the only place to look for driving lessons in Exeter.

Great first-time pass rate Our coaching methods and great lesson plans mean we have a great first time pass rate.

FREE theory training for all All 1st 4 Driving pupils get FULL, FREE theory training when they book lessons with us.

2 hours for just £30 All beginners can get their first 2 hour lesson for just £30 as a special offer!

Tailor-made driving lessons Our driving lessons in Exeter are tailor-made to suit your learning style and needs.

Professional driving instructors All 1st 4 Driving instructors are trained using the most up-to-date coaching methods approved by the DVSA.

Great reviews Our pupils love us! Check out our reviews page to find out why.

Passes galore So many people are passing their driving test with 1st 4 Driving. Check out our 2019 wall of passes here.



The 1st 4 Driving Online Learning System Our unique, innovative Online Learning System will give you a head-start over your friends when learning to drive. When you book driving lessons with us, you’ll get access to a bank of video lessons that will help you develop your driving skills from the comfort of your own home. This means that you’ll: Pass your driving test quicker

Understand everything you’re taught better

Learn to drive more easily

And end up saving money, too! Pupils who use the Online Learning System spend less time and money in driving lessons going over the theoretical side of driving. This can be accessed by PC at home or by mobile on the go. And the best part? It’s completely FREE for all 1st 4 Driving pupils! All you have to do to get access is book your driving lessons with us. Click here to read more or click the button below to book now.



FULL, FREE theory training

All 1st 4 Driving pupils in Exeter are entitled to full, free access to our online theory training app.

Our app, Theory Test Pro is proven to make you twice as likely to pass your theory test, meaning it’s a really helpful application for all learners. After your first lesson, you’ll receive a login and you’ll have access to an unlimited amount of mock-tests. This includes practice on the multiple-choice section, as well as the hazard perception test.

You’ll be able to brush up on the theory on the sofa using your laptop, or download the app onto your phone to get some crucial practice on the bus or on your lunch break!

It won’t be long before you’re acing your theory test in Exeter at the test centre on New North Road.

Passes galore!

We’re experts at helping people pass their driving tests. Once you’ve got your theory test out the way, we can really start thinking about booking your practical test. Your driving instructor will have a good idea about how many lessons you’re likely to need working towards your test. Your driving lessons in Exeter will be personalised and tailored to suit both your learning style and your progression.

WIth our expert tuition, you’ll soon be on your way to the driving independence you’ve always wanted. From those summer road trips to the beach, to the winter shopping trips, you’ll be able to get yourself about with your shiny new driver’s licence in no time when you book your driving lessons in Exeter with 1st 4 Driving.

Check out our Wall of Passes for 2019 by clicking here. Could you be next?

The best qualified driving school in Exeter

There’s nobody out there you should trust with your driving lessons more than us. Long established with a great track record of passes, 1st 4 Driving offers driving lessons across Devon, from Plymouth to Exeter.

Headed up by Dave Foster MA, Dip.DI (AKA Driving School Dave), 1st 4 Driving are your best qualified local driving school. Dave’s experience and knowledge from his Master’s Degree in the subject (the only one of its kind), as well as a whole host of other driving and teaching qualifications and two decades as an industry leader have been passed down through instructor training and into your driving lessons.

From humble beginnings, 1st 4 Driving are quickly becoming one of the UK’s most reputable driving schools, and our excellent driving lessons in Exeter are a great example of that. Our coaching and training techniques are optimised to help you pass your test in a way that suits YOU!

Friendly, reliable instructors

Had a bad experience with a driving instructor? Heard some horror stories from your friends? Think that all driving instructors ‘shout’?

Not all driving schools were created equal.

Our driving instructors in Exeter are friendly, always on time and they will never ‘shout’ at you. We hear so many horror stories about instructors from other driving schools being rude, abrupt, and even raising their voice. This does not encourage learning and doesn’t make learning to drive fun in any way.

When you book driving lessons with us, each lesson will be fun, productive and you’ll learn new skills that will help you for life. Not just for the test day.

Learning with another school, but not sure whether your instructor is any good? Click here for our 6-step guide to getting it right.

Here at 1st 4 Driving, we truly believe that our calm, patient and friendly instructors are the best in Exeter.

Don’t just take our word for it…

We pride ourselves on our great reviews from pupils.

Excellent – Ashley made it super easy for me to learn to drive, I felt very confident within just a few lessons. The atmosphere was always relaxed and supportive, I certainly made plenty of mistakes but Ashley always discussed them with me in a way that really made me learn from them and be able to adjust my driving in future. Lessons were fun, and I learned at a very rapid pace because of how good the systems and approaches Ashley taught me – parallel parking? Piece of cake. Reverse bay parking? Got it on lock. I’d literally have to try to mess these up to not do them perfectly because of how easy Ashley’s systems work – all of my friends complained about how difficult parallel parking was and I just never had that. Great instructor, very pleased. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David, Exeter

Learning to drive in Exeter made fun

Unlike most driving schools, we’ve been helping Exonians pass their driving test for years. We literally know Exeter like the backs of our hands.

From the main test routes to those tricky back roads and the busy city centre, your driving instructor will make sure that you’re fully prepared for your driving test and a life of driving beyond that. Exeter is also really well connected to other parts of the country, meaning it’s a great place to learn to drive. The A30 and A38 dual carriageways running through Devon and Cornwall are a great practice ground for the faster roads, and you’ll eventually be ready to tackle the M5 motorway heading north.

Our instructors in the area are Exonians through and through (unlike the big national schools) and will be able to help you with any local transport knowledge. You’ll master all the tricky roundabouts, junctions and the area around the test centre on Thorverton Road in Marsh Barton.

Your pupil pack

When you book driving lessons with us in Exeter, as well as getting access to our theory training app, you’ll also be sent a pupil pack in the post.

This will include a progress report card, information on the theory and practical tests, helpful information like stopping distances and a whole load of other helpful stuff written by Driving School Dave.

Your pupil pack will be at the centre of your learning with us as you track your progress towards passing your driving test and getting the independence you’ve been looking for. Your driving instructor will show you all the key elements of the pack, and you’ll be able to brush up on your theory between lessons.

We really value each one of our pupils in Exeter, and we really want to help you pass your driving test in as few lessons as possible. With our great tuition, theory test app, revolutionary two-hour driving lessons and your pupil pack, we know that you’re in a great position to fly through your practical test with 1st 4 Driving.

Guaranteed satisfaction

All beginners can get their first two hours driving lesson for just £30. This will allow you to meet the instructor and get a feel for the car.

We know it’s tough finding a driving instructor, especially in Exeter. With so much choice, how do you know who you can trust? We’re so confident you’ll love your driving lessons with us, we’re willing to guarantee it*!

If you feel like you didn’t enjoy your lesson with your instructor, let us know right away and we will look to re-allocate you with another instructor. Failing that, we will give you a money-back guarantee* for the lesson taken.

With 1st 4 Driving, you can book with confidence, safe in the knowledge that you booked with the best driving school in Exeter.

Find out more about our guarantee here.

Don’t delay, book now!

There’s literally never been a better time to book driving lessons in Exeter. With our great 2 hours for £30 offer and our FREE theory training, you’re in safe hands learning to drive with 1st 4 Driving.

And the best bit? All you need is your provisional driving licence.

You can book your driving lessons in Exeter by:

Calling the office on: 0330 22 33 123

Book online by clicking here

Email us at info@1st4driving.co.uk

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