Driving Lessons in Hampshire
From £22.5/hr·Average £41/hr
Hampshire's Top Picks
Driving Schools in Hampshire
69 schools
AA Manual Driving
Grade A instructor with a track record of first-time passes and consistently strong five-star reviews praising his patient, explanatory teaching style. Try the introductory offer of 2 hours for £30 to see if his approach works for you, then commit to lessons tailored to your needs at great value.Grade A instructor with a track record of first-time passes and consistently strong five-star reviews praising his patient, explanatory teaching style. Try the...
Jon Reynolds Driver Training
£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.£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...
Driving-Pro Ltd
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.Driving-Pro emphasizes realistic expectations and thorough preparation—they stress that 47 hours of professional training plus 22 hours of private practice is...
Life Skills Driving School
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.Instructor with 15 years of motor racing experience and advanced driver qualification from the Institute of Advanced Motorists, now teaching at Goodwood Motor...
Apple Driving School
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 £850.30 years' experience with a single dedicated instructor who adapts teaching methods to suit individual needs, including learners with learning difficulties and...
Drive Excellent
Established in 2015, Drive Excellent has built a reputation as one of the leading driving schools in the area, with an expert instructor boasting 10 years' experience and consistently high pass rates backed by five-star reviews. The school emphasizes skills for life rather than test-route memorization, using a structured approach with set goals and recaps at the start and end of each lesson. Two-hour lessons are available, along with intensive courses and weekend options for flexible scheduling.Established in 2015, Drive Excellent has built a reputation as one of the leading driving schools in the area, with an expert instructor boasting 10 years'...
Mark Williams Driving School
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.2024 Award winner for best Driving Instructor in Southampton, using Client Centred Learning & Coaching to tailor lessons to how each learner best understands...
Oak School of Motoring
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.Established family-run school since 2001 with an excellent pass rate and strong reputation across the local driver training industry. Manual lessons from...
MDS Driving School Southampton
MDS Driving School Southampton offers lessons Monday to Friday from 7am–5pm, with evening and weekend rates available at £45/hour (manual) or £47/hour (automatic). A 10-hour block deal saves money at £390 (manual) or £400 (automatic), and test car hire starts at £110 for Maybush test centre with 1 hour free before your exam. Pass Plus courses are also available at £250 for the 6-hour practical training.MDS Driving School Southampton offers lessons Monday to Friday from 7am–5pm, with evening and weekend rates available at £45/hour (manual) or £47/hour...
Shahed Driving School
A local instructor passionate about road safety who teaches one pupil at a time with patient, understanding guidance. £37/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour for automatic, with block deals at £350 for 10 hours (manual) and £400 for 10 hours (automatic). Testimonials highlight his caring approach—one student noted passing on their first attempt after gaining confidence through his teaching.A local instructor passionate about road safety who teaches one pupil at a time with patient, understanding guidance. £37/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour...
Eye2Eye Driver Training
An ADI since 1998 with previous experience training instructors for BSM, Latch brings a coaching-focused approach that consistently earns praise for building confidence without pressure. At £38/hour, intensive courses range from 8 to 48 hours depending on experience, with flexible options including Pass Plus, motorway, and advanced driving training. Students regularly pass with minimal faults—one recent learner achieved zero faults after 13 hours of tuition.An ADI since 1998 with previous experience training instructors for BSM, Latch brings a coaching-focused approach that consistently earns praise for building...
Driver Training UK
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.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...
Amigos Driving School Ltd
All instructors are university graduates, bringing academic rigour to their teaching approach. Lessons available across Southampton, Romsey, and Hedge End with flexible scheduling to suit your needs.All instructors are university graduates, bringing academic rigour to their teaching approach. Lessons available across Southampton, Romsey, and Hedge End with...
R&A Driving School
A 99% pass rate across 38,000+ students since 2010, with instructors known for patience, professionalism, and a calm learning atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the individual approach and quick skill improvement, with students allowed to drive on their first lesson. Competitive pricing available for both manual and automatic lessons.A 99% pass rate across 38,000+ students since 2010, with instructors known for patience, professionalism, and a calm learning atmosphere. Reviews consistently...
Access 2 Drive
Experienced instructor specializing in automatic driving lessons, with testimonials from nervous learners who found the clutch-free approach significantly easier. £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £280 for a 5-lesson block, with test day pickup from your door included at £70.Experienced instructor specializing in automatic driving lessons, with testimonials from nervous learners who found the clutch-free approach significantly...
Home James School of Motoring
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.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...
1st Pass Driving School
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.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....
Graham's Driving Tuition
80% first-time pass rate with an instructor known for friendly, perfectly paced teaching. Lessons from £22.50/hour (1.5 hours at £33, 2 hours at £45), making this one of the most competitively priced options in the area. Flexible availability from 8am to 8pm weekdays, with test day preparation included.80% first-time pass rate with an instructor known for friendly, perfectly paced teaching. Lessons from £22.50/hour (1.5 hours at £33, 2 hours at £45), making...
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Hampshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 5 nearby test centres
Women achieve 58.7% at Lee On The Solent compared to men at 60.4%, reflecting the area's more relaxed coastal driving conditions. The Hampshire region's 4 centres handled 34,507 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Lee On The Solent's exceptional 59.6% pass rate standing out against Southampton Maybush's more challenging 47.1%. The New Forest's quiet B-roads around Winchester contrast sharply with Southampton's busy dock traffic and Portsmouth's naval base congestion. Automatic drivers fare best at Lee On The Solent with 50.5%, benefiting from the area's gentle gradients and wide residential streets.
Lee On The Solent
10,409 tests takenNewport (Isle of Wight)
3,875 tests takenPortsmouth
11,305 tests takenWinchester
3,839 tests takenSouthampton (Maybush)
8,954 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee On The Solent | 58.7% | 60.4% | 50.5% | 59.6% | 10,409 |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 52.2% | 52.6% | 42.5% | 52.4% | 3,875 |
| Portsmouth | 51.3% | 52.2% | 46.1% | 51.8% | 11,305 |
| Winchester | 48.0% | 47.8% | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3,839 |
| Southampton (Maybush) | 44.2% | 49.5% | 41.7% | 47.1% | 8,954 |