Driving Lessons in Hampshire

Instructor with 15 years of motor racing experience and advanced driver qualification from the Institute of Advanced Motorists, now teaching at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Standard 2-hour lessons at £40/hour (£80 per session), with 10-hour blocks at £380 and 20-hour blocks at £750; specialist motorway sessions also available at £90 for 2 hours. Emphasis on real-world road variety and safety preparation, particularly for young drivers.

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with a coaching-based approach to help learners manage nerves and build confidence. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons, £60 for 1.5 hours, or £80 for 2-hour sessions focused on mock tests and test routes. Independent school serving Eastleigh and Winchester with expertise in test centre preparation across Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Lee-on-the-Solent.

Learn in a fully electric Kia e-Niro with no gears or clutch to manage, making automatic driving lessons simpler than traditional cars. Richard Chapman has taught since 2009 and focuses on skills beyond the test, building confidence for life on the road. Standard lessons are £60/hour, with 2-hour sessions at £120, plus Pass Plus courses available (£285 with Hampshire County Council support for ages 17-24).

Established family-run school since 2001 with an excellent pass rate and strong reputation across the local driver training industry. Manual lessons from £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block; automatic from £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Test car hire available at £38–£40 depending on transmission, plus motorway lessons and refresher courses on offer.

30 years' experience with a single dedicated instructor who adapts teaching methods to suit individual needs, including learners with learning difficulties and those for whom English is a second language. Weekday lessons at £45/hour, £67.50 for 90 minutes, or £90 for 2 hours; weekends £50/hour. Book 20 hours on weekdays for £850.

With 10 years' driving instruction experience plus 18 years as a secondary English teacher, Neil specialises in Maybush test centre routes—teaching from lesson one on roads you'll encounter during your test. All lessons are 2 hours at £40 for single lessons, £39/hour for a 10-hour block, or £38/hour for a 20-hour package. A problem-area tour highlights commonly failed locations and explains what examiners expect, backed by a well above average pass rate.

4.8-star rated school with multiple students passing first time, including learners starting from ground zero. Instructor Najib Hakimzada is noted for patience and road safety expertise across 24 Google reviews. Intensive courses range from £590 (10 hours) to £2500 (40 hours) with test booking included on packages of 20+ hours; standard block bookings start at £445 for 10 hours or £495 for weekly structured tuition, plus test slot fees from £140–£160 depending on location.

£50/hour with Pass Plus courses available at £300 (or £225 for Winchester residents with Hampshire County Council funding). Jon Reynolds also offers full-day driver training at Dunsfold Park for learners seeking intensive preparation.

Intensive course specialists with flexible options ranging from 12 to 38 hours, all including test fees and home/work pickup. £42/hour for standard lessons or £410 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available at £330.

4.5-star rated instructor with 2,564 reviews, offering manual lessons at £35/hour for first-time learners (10-hour block at £375) or £40/hour for experienced drivers. Motorway and test preparation lessons also available, with intro lessons exclusive to new students.

Rated 4.7/5 with a focus on building learner confidence from day one—students consistently praise the instructor's encouragement and belief in their abilities. £40/hour for individual lessons, or £35–£38/hour with block deals ranging from 5 to 40 hours (£195–£1,400). Intensive courses also available at £45–£47/hour, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons.

Run by Terry Pegg, a former Army Combat Medic with 24 years of service who's been instructing since 2014, this school specialises in nervous and unconfident learners, including those with learning disabilities. Only 2-hour lesson slots are offered (£42–£47/hour depending on time and transmission type), with a 40-hour semi-intensive course at £1,742 (manual) or £1,862 (automatic, both including test fee). Parents can observe lessons, and Pass Plus courses are available at £45/hour.

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.

Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and a 75% pass rate, well above the national average. £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car use available for £92.50 (2.5 hours). Known for minimal time wasted on stationary instruction and a calm teaching style backed by excellent examiner relationships at the local test centre.

Patient instructor known for helping nervous and returning learners succeed—one student passed first time after a 20-year gap. Lessons available in English, Farsi, and Urdu, with competitive pricing tailored to individual needs. Both manual and automatic instruction available, plus test booking support.

Driving-Pro emphasizes realistic expectations and thorough preparation—they stress that 47 hours of professional training plus 22 hours of private practice is the realistic average, not the exception. Rather than chasing cheap deals, they focus on ensuring learners are genuinely ready before test day, viewing mistakes as learning opportunities and building confidence through structured progression.

2024 Award winner for best Driving Instructor in Southampton, using Client Centred Learning & Coaching to tailor lessons to how each learner best understands the road. Upgraded Toyota Aygo X with dual controls and latest safety technology, with the highest level of instructor insurance.

Owner Rob James has been teaching learner drivers since 2007, backed by a team with over 70 years of combined experience. Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and patient instruction suited to nervous beginners, with Pass Plus courses also available.

15+ years' experience with a patient, calm instructor who earns consistent praise for making lessons enjoyable and stress-free. Flexible 1 or 2-hour lessons available daily with weekend appointments, plus mock tests and Pass Plus courses to build confidence beyond your test.

Grade A instructor with 36 years' experience in driver training and a heritage stretching back to 1950, when Elliscars was the UK's largest family-owned driving school. Philip Davies brings advanced qualifications including RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction and MiDAS Assessor Trainer credentials, teaching learners from complete beginners through to advanced drivers.