Learning to drive in Netley is a big step worth taking seriously, and finding the right driving school makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Like much of Southampton, Netley has a mix of busy roundabouts, local traffic, and quieter back roads helps build a well-rounded set of skills, setting you up properly for your test and for real-world driving.
The team at Lendrums Driving School know the Netley area well, helping you progress faster. We support you from your first lesson enquiry right through to the day you pass, with friendly guidance and expert local knowledge at every stage.
We’re proud of our reputation in Netley, so why not check out what our pupils have said. Whether you’re a complete beginner or are switching from another instructor, Lendrums Driving School Netley is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
As part of your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, so we are delighted to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers complimentary access to our theory training platform, helping achieve a 95% first time theory test pass.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up before your test, we focus on building your skills and confidence at your own pace, tailoring every lesson to how you learn best. Thanks to our instructors’ patience and genuine care, our goal is simple – to help you pass and stay safe on the road for years to come.
You’re looking for a driving school that will deliver you the best results – right? that is why you are browsing our website, so here are some reasons why:
Given the stresses of everyday life and the roads getting busier, now is a fantastic time to be driving an automatic car.
You maybe a complete beginner, or someone who has tried manual lessons and decided it wasn’t for you. Whatever your level, we can cater for you, and promise you a fantastic learning experience.
How many of your friends have told you about stalling, and how they hated it? In an automatic car you cannot stall, since there is no clutch, so when you come off the brake and press the accelerator, there’s no hesitation, you just go.
Piece of cake in an automatic car, as soon as you move your foot from the brake to the gas, the car will move, no more constant clutch movement, putting on the handbrake and finding the biting point, you just calmly move feet from one pedal to the other. And another plus – no rolling backwards!
Netley has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you will be in traffic quite often during your driving lessons, especially in rush hour. In an automatic car its simple – we cannot make the traffic disappear, but you can control the car more easily, reducing pollution, and easier on your feet and legs, as no constant clutch control.
At Lendrums Driving School we understand the financial pressure on students, so we offer discounts on driving lessons and block bookings, to help you budget more easily, and we are among the few driving schools covering Netley who offer driving lesson discounts. We cover all areas, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you have experience, we can pick you up from home and finish at the college/university and vice versa from college/university to home.
As a NHS professional, we know the everyday stresses and strains you go through, and would like to thank you for your amazing efforts, keeping people safe and helping people recover, so we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, the same as for students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
We offer FREE online theory and hazard perception training for all customers, to help you pass your theory test easily.
This covers everything you need to prepare for the theory test, including hazard perception clips, road signs, and the highway code, allowing you to revise in your own time, at your own pace. Alongside the practical driving lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Netley, this sets you up of passing both parts of your test first time.
Many of our pupils find that working through the online training alongside their lessons makes the whole learning process click faster, as the theory and the practical reinforce each other.
If you are a student at college or university, we can collect you during study breaks, returning you to your studies or to home after your lesson, plus we can pick you up from home and drop you at college or university, once you have a bit of experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Netley, a charming village on the outskirts of Southampton, offers a unique blend of scenic routes and challenging urban driving conditions, making it an ideal location for learner drivers to build confidence behind the wheel. With its mix of quiet residential streets and busier arterial roads, Netley provides the perfect training ground for new motorists preparing to tackle everyday driving scenarios.
One of the most valuable aspects of learning to drive in Netley is exposure to local busy roads and roundabouts. Southampton’s road network features numerous roundabouts, and mastering these junctions early on is essential for any learner. Instructors in the area often incorporate routes through Netley’s connecting roads to Southampton, allowing students to practice lane discipline, signalling, and roundabout navigation in a controlled yet realistic environment. This practical experience proves invaluable once learners venture onto busier city roads.
Beyond the practical driving lessons, Netley boasts remarkable tourist attractions, including the historic Netley Abbey and Royal Victoria Country Park. These landmarks not only add character to driving routes but also give learners a sense of purpose during their lessons, as they familiarise themselves with directions to popular destinations.
While Netley itself offers a relaxed pace, nearby Southampton provides vibrant nightlife and entertainment options, from restaurants to cinemas. Learning to drive here means gaining the skills needed to confidently explore these venues independently.
Ultimately, Netley’s combination of varied road types, iconic attractions, and proximity to Southampton’s amenities creates an excellent foundation for learner drivers seeking well-rounded, practical experience before passing their test.
It depends on the individual, but on average it takes around 40 to 45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, before you’re ready to pass.
Prices depend on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, so check our prices page for full details.
Absolutely, we offer intensive driving courses in Netley for learners who want to pass quickly, based on your existing experience.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in Netley, depending on your preference.
Yes, we offer special rates for both students and NHS workers to help make lessons more affordable.
Yes, we offer flexible pickup and drop off from home, college, university or work, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
Our instructors cover Netley and the nearby towns and villages – check the areas we cover section above to see if we cover your area.
Simply get in touch and we’ll find you an instructor in Netley, to suit your schedule.
Yes, we offer gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, making a great present for a birthday, Christmas or any occasion.
Yes – we’re an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so we can train you through all three parts of instructor training. Take a look at the driving instructor training section above to find out more.
Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT (official register for driving instructor training) training centre, with Grade A Driving Instructor Trainers who will walk you through every step.
Click here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not arrange a meeting with our Director / Ordit Trainer John, who will discuss the course and possibilities with you, allowing you to take the information and make a decision. There will be no hard sales talk or pushy tactics; the decision is yours, so what have you got to lose?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise Netley
Lendrums Driving School Netley is on the lookout for great driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
No need to just take our word for it, we are happy for you to call and ask the instructors for yourself, so you know we are genuine, we value transparency and quality.
Marie has been one of our automatic driving instructors at Lendrums Driving School for over 9 years, supporting pupil after pupil to a first-time pass. Teaching automatic is where she’s built her career, and loves helping nervous beginners build their confidence from lesson one. With her wealth of experience, her patience shines through in every lesson, taking the stress out of learning to drive.
– Marie, Lendrums Driving School
Let our Professional driving instructors help you achieve your goal, and let us help you learn a skill for life. We also offer free online theory training to help you along your way. Contact us today.
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