Barnstaple Driving School - Learn to Drive

Driving Lessons in Barnstaple

Manual & Automatic Lessons with Local Instructors

Learn with Kev and Chris — friendly, patient driving instructors helping learners across Barnstaple, Braunton, Bideford and North Devon.

Manual Lesson Automatic Lesson

Manual Lessons

Learn to drive in a modern manual car with patient, structured tuition designed to help you pass with confidence.

Automatic Lessons

Enjoy a smoother, less stressful learning experience in our automatic vehicle, perfect for nervous drivers or those wanting to pass sooner.

Refresher Lessons

Whether it’s been months or years since you last drove, we’ll help rebuild your confidence at your own pace.

Learn to Drive with Confidence

Friendly, professional driving lessons in Barnstaple and across North Devon. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, Kev and Chris are here to help you become a safe and confident driver.

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Meet Kev & Chris

Local instructors who genuinely care

We’re Barnstaple-based driving instructors with a shared goal — helping people become safe, confident drivers for life.

Every lesson is relaxed, friendly and tailored to your ability, whether it’s your very first time behind the wheel or you’re preparing for your practical test.

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Kev Hazleden - Barnstaple Driving School

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Per Hour

£45

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10 Hours

£400

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Why Choose Us

Your Success is Our Priority

Intensive Courses

Need to pass quickly? Our intensive courses are tailored around your availability and driving experience.

Fully Insured

Professional tuition in fully insured, dual-controlled vehicles for your peace of mind.

High Pass Rate

We focus on building safe, confident drivers — not just getting you through the test.

Flexible Lessons

Daytime, evening and weekend lessons available where possible, with manual and automatic options.

Testimonial

“Such a lovely driving school, and so welcoming even when starting out fresh with driving🚘. They really focused on what I needed to improve, and I passed my test with just 1 minor. Kev was amazing, making sure I was confident and test ready🙂 Highly recommend to everyone!”

Billiejo M
Manual / Google Review

“The only place I could get a test was Barnstaple and they only had 2 weeks to teach me. I passed first time and learnt how to really drive not just to pass an exam. Kev was super kind and patient would recommend this driving school to all!”

Mr B B
Automatic / Google Review

“I can’t rave enough about the ledge that is Kevin!!! Cool, calm and always so incredibly reassuring! I actually enjoyed my lessons! And I don’t know many that can say that! A fantastic driving instructor. I’ll be booking my Daughter with him next year! Thanks Kev! 5 STARS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Louise C
Manual / Google

“This driving school is run well, had Kevin instruct in a bit of a time crunch for getting my license and the cost was worth the reward. Kevin was very good at active engagement, had great feedback and was excellent with criticism that doesn’t make you feel stupid. Similarly for the mock test chris was very objective and gave a great review after. Had a great experience with them and would recommend to anyone looking for a great teacher for either manual or automatic.”

Alfie P
Manual / Google

Areas Covered

We provide driving lessons throughout Barnstaple and the surrounding North Devon area, including Braunton, Bideford, Fremington, Landkey and nearby villages.