Peter Ewing Driving School
Barnstaple, Devon
Reviews
Joe
25 Jan 2026
REPORT
Do not recommend Peter at all. He was super impatient and unprofessional. On my first lesson, when I swapped into the wrong gear, he would shout and say Why am I doing that?(You're my instructor, I'm ...
Do not recommend Peter at all. He was super impatient and unprofessional. On my first lesson, when I swapped into the wrong gear, he would shout and say Why am I doing that?(You're my instructor, I'm paying you to learn.) He would also actually physically hit me, which was odd, like slap me on the leg when I was doing something wrong and be like what are you doing he never said "do it this way or actually explain what I was doing wrong," the car was nice and good condition, but he is not a good teacher at all.
Osx4R-_
29 Jul 2025
REPORT
Really do not recommend, found it really hard to be taught by Peter as his patience isn’t good and just prefers to shout. Again about his patience, I fell sick the morning we had a lesson so had to ca...
Really do not recommend, found it really hard to be taught by Peter as his patience isn’t good and just prefers to shout. Again about his patience, I fell sick the morning we had a lesson so had to cancel. He then asked me to pay for that lesson as he required 24 hours but never told me this else I would’ve tried to do the lesson. For that he told me we are finished and wouldn’t reply to me. For paying 75 every lesson you would hope to actually learn more but I didn’t find this. Really disappointed with all this, try elsewhere.
Molly Murch
27 Mar 2025
REPORT
I just passed my practical driving test on my first attempt. Peter also taught two of my other siblings and got them past there tests. I have found him to be a good teacher, on my journey to pass my d...
I just passed my practical driving test on my first attempt. Peter also taught two of my other siblings and got them past there tests. I have found him to be a good teacher, on my journey to pass my driving test. Going to miss having my driving lessons with him. Highly recommend him.
Sasha Starr
20 Nov 2024
REPORT
Pete got me through my driving test when i thought id never pass, he is a brilliant instructor. He is really encouraging and makes you believe in yourself. I highly recommend him
Amarissa Speed
25 Aug 2022
REPORT
I have just passed my theory and practical driving test first time with Peter. He gave me lots of confidence on the road and taught me quickly. He was happy to go over anything I was unsure about and...
I have just passed my theory and practical driving test first time with Peter. He gave me lots of confidence on the road and taught me quickly. He was happy to go over anything I was unsure about and always asked my personal opinion on my lessons after. He took feedback and then ensured each lesson was best suited for me. He made each lesson comfortable and I enjoyed learning with him.
Jody White
27 Jan 2017
REPORT
Do not recommend as a driving instructor! I had to change instructors because I found I'm very rude and uncomfortable to be in a car with!
Miranda Doak
7 Dec 2016
REPORT
Pete was very helpful and quick to set up my first ever driving lesson. He is excellent, informative and patient instructor. Pete has explained all the features of the car, in only a few lessons so fa...
Pete was very helpful and quick to set up my first ever driving lesson. He is excellent, informative and patient instructor. Pete has explained all the features of the car, in only a few lessons so far I have managed to drive from Barnstaple to Appledore, drive on the link road and around the town centre. I cannot believe the progress I have made already and this is all thanks to Pete.
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Business Hours
Monday
Mon
08:00AM-22:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
08:00AM-22:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
08:00AM-22:00PM
Thursday
Thu
08:00AM-22:00PM
Friday
Fri
08:00AM-22:00PM
Saturday
Sat
09:00AM-17:00PM
Sunday
Sun
09:00AM-17:00PM
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Peter Ewing Driving School
Barnstaple, Devon
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-22:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-22:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-22:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-22:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-22:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Sunday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Reviews
Joe
25 Jan 2026
Do not recommend Peter at all. He was super impatient and unprofessional. On my first lesson, when I swapped into the wrong gear, he would shout and say Why am I doing that?(You're my instructor, I'm ...
Do not recommend Peter at all. He was super impatient and unprofessional. On my first lesson, when I swapped into the wrong gear, he would shout and say Why am I doing that?(You're my instructor, I'm paying you to learn.) He would also actually physically hit me, which was odd, like slap me on the leg when I was doing something wrong and be like what are you doing he never said "do it this way or actually explain what I was doing wrong," the car was nice and good condition, but he is not a good teacher at all.
Osx4R-_
29 Jul 2025
Really do not recommend, found it really hard to be taught by Peter as his patience isn’t good and just prefers to shout. Again about his patience, I fell sick the morning we had a lesson so had to ca...
Really do not recommend, found it really hard to be taught by Peter as his patience isn’t good and just prefers to shout. Again about his patience, I fell sick the morning we had a lesson so had to cancel. He then asked me to pay for that lesson as he required 24 hours but never told me this else I would’ve tried to do the lesson. For that he told me we are finished and wouldn’t reply to me. For paying 75 every lesson you would hope to actually learn more but I didn’t find this. Really disappointed with all this, try elsewhere.
Molly Murch
27 Mar 2025
I just passed my practical driving test on my first attempt. Peter also taught two of my other siblings and got them past there tests. I have found him to be a good teacher, on my journey to pass my d...
I just passed my practical driving test on my first attempt. Peter also taught two of my other siblings and got them past there tests. I have found him to be a good teacher, on my journey to pass my driving test. Going to miss having my driving lessons with him. Highly recommend him.
Sasha Starr
20 Nov 2024
Pete got me through my driving test when i thought id never pass, he is a brilliant instructor. He is really encouraging and makes you believe in yourself. I highly recommend him
Amarissa Speed
25 Aug 2022
I have just passed my theory and practical driving test first time with Peter. He gave me lots of confidence on the road and taught me quickly. He was happy to go over anything I was unsure about and...
I have just passed my theory and practical driving test first time with Peter. He gave me lots of confidence on the road and taught me quickly. He was happy to go over anything I was unsure about and always asked my personal opinion on my lessons after. He took feedback and then ensured each lesson was best suited for me. He made each lesson comfortable and I enjoyed learning with him.
Jody White
27 Jan 2017
Do not recommend as a driving instructor! I had to change instructors because I found I'm very rude and uncomfortable to be in a car with!
Miranda Doak
7 Dec 2016
Pete was very helpful and quick to set up my first ever driving lesson. He is excellent, informative and patient instructor. Pete has explained all the features of the car, in only a few lessons so fa...
Pete was very helpful and quick to set up my first ever driving lesson. He is excellent, informative and patient instructor. Pete has explained all the features of the car, in only a few lessons so far I have managed to drive from Barnstaple to Appledore, drive on the link road and around the town centre. I cannot believe the progress I have made already and this is all thanks to Pete.
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