SMS Driving School Automatic
Upper Shaftesbury Ave, Southampton SO17 3RU4.611 Google ratings80% pass rate
AutomaticIntensive coursesEveningsWeekendsTest car availableBlock deals
Over 80% first-time pass rate with free mock practical tests that give learners a 40% better chance of passing. BSM-trained instructor offering automatic lessons at £43.50/hour (£42.50 for 10-hour blocks), plus intensive courses from £2,000 for 40 hours over 2 weeks. Student and NHS discounts available, with test day packages including practice and drop-off from £125.
Pricing
Listed rates for SMS Driving School Automatic. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
Single lesson
£43.50
per hour
Best value
10-hour block
£425
save £10 vs single lessons
Test centres near SMS Driving School Automatic
The 2 test centres closest to SMS Driving School Automatic. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
47%
Southampton (Maybush)
8,954 tests takenWomen44.2%
Men49.5%
Automatic41.7%
48%
Winchester
3,839 tests takenWomen48.0%
Men47.8%
Automatic44.1%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton (Maybush) | 44.2% | 49.5% | 41.7% | 47.1% | 8,954 |
| Winchester | 48.0% | 47.8% | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3,839 |
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