Driving Lessons in Hampshire
From £22.5/hr·Average £41/hr
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Driving Schools in Hampshire
69 schools
Drive Confident Driving
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.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...
Belt Up Driving School
Grade A instructor with 31 years' experience and consistently high first-time pass rates, backed by glowing reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style. Specializes in 2-hour manual lessons designed to build confidence in nervous learners. Pass Plus and intensive courses available, plus theory test preparation and hazard perception training.Grade A instructor with 31 years' experience and consistently high first-time pass rates, backed by glowing reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style....
Chris Deane ADI
Grade A instructor with years of experience and a client-centred approach that adapts to how each learner learns best. £35/hour for standard lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with specialist confidence-boosting sessions at £38/hour for learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, and anxiety. Motorway lessons also available from £38/hour (minimum 2 hours).Grade A instructor with years of experience and a client-centred approach that adapts to how each learner learns best. £35/hour for standard lessons or £330 for...
Top Drive UK
Over 25 years in business with an 80% first-time pass rate across 1,000+ learners. Flexible pricing from pay-as-you-go lessons to intensive courses ranging from 8 to 25 hours (£410–£1,050), all designed to be completed within a week with a test on the final day.Over 25 years in business with an 80% first-time pass rate across 1,000+ learners. Flexible pricing from pay-as-you-go lessons to intensive courses ranging from...
Drive Now
£41/hour for manual lessons (£46 after 5pm and weekends) or £43/hour for automatic (£48 evenings/weekends), with 10-hour block deals at £390–£410. Test car hire available at £110 for pupils with 10+ hours completed, including 1 hour of pre-test tuition. A relaxed, friendly school known for personalised instruction and a good sense of humour.£41/hour for manual lessons (£46 after 5pm and weekends) or £43/hour for automatic (£48 evenings/weekends), with 10-hour block deals at £390–£410. Test car hire...
Eco Drives
Founded by Vishnu, an instructor from Kerala with extensive Middle East and UK experience, Eco Drives specializes in automatic driving lessons and offers instruction in multiple Indian languages alongside English—a rare advantage for learners seeking culturally familiar teaching. The school boasts one of the highest first-time pass rates in the region, backed by consistently strong reviews praising Vishnu's calm, patient approach and confidence-building style. Pricing starts at £44/hour for 2-hour lessons, £43.33/hour for 6-hour blocks (£260), or £40/hour for 10-hour blocks (£400).Founded by Vishnu, an instructor from Kerala with extensive Middle East and UK experience, Eco Drives specializes in automatic driving lessons and offers...
SMS Driving School Automatic
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.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...
Naba Driving School
A Southampton-based school focused on personalized instruction for teens and adults, with separate beginner and advanced programs tailored to individual learning needs. Naba emphasizes hands-on training, defensive driving techniques, and lifelong safety skills through modern teaching methods. Contact them to discuss pricing and book your first lesson.A Southampton-based school focused on personalized instruction for teens and adults, with separate beginner and advanced programs tailored to individual...
GT Driving School
Run by Graham, an instructor known for structured yet relaxed lessons that help nervous learners rebuild confidence—several reviews mention switching from previous instructors and learning more in their first lesson with him. Competitive pricing with discounted packages available, and lessons can start or finish from home, college, or work for added flexibility.Run by Graham, an instructor known for structured yet relaxed lessons that help nervous learners rebuild confidence—several reviews mention switching from...
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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 |