Getting behind the wheel in Widley is a big step worth taking seriously, and picking the right instructor makes a real difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Widley brings together busy roundabouts, built-up traffic, and quieter surrounding routes means you’ll get a well-rounded learning experience, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
Our driving instructors know exactly which routes will build your skills fastest. We support you from your very first enquiry right through to passing your test, with friendly support and genuine local expertise every step of the way.
We’re proud of our reputation in Widley, so have a look through our reviews. Whether you’re just starting out or want top-up lessons before your test, Lendrums Driving School Widley is ready to help you pass with confidence.
As part of your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, so we are delighted to offer all Lendrums Driving School pupils no-cost access to our online theory training, helping achieve a 95% first time theory test pass.
No matter your experience level, from your first lesson right through to test day, our instructors take the time to build your confidence behind the wheel, adjusting our teaching style to suit you. Backed by years of experience and a real passion for what we do, we’re here to help you become a safe, confident driver who enjoys getting behind the wheel.
You’re looking for a driving school that will deliver you the best results – right?, and that’s why you are browsing our website, so here are a few reasons why:
With everyday life being as stressful as it is and the roads becoming busier, now is a fantastic time to be driving an automatic car.
You may be a complete beginner, or someone who has had a go at manual and found it wasn’t the right fit. Whatever stage you’re at, 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, as there is no clutch, so when you come off the brake and press the accelerator, off you go with no delay.
Simple enough in an automatic car, as soon as you move your foot from the brake to the gas, the car will move, none of this constant clutch movement, putting on the handbrake and finding the biting point, you just calmly move your feet from one pedal to the other. Another benefit – No rolling backwards!
{location} has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you ‘ll be in traffic a lot of the time during your driving lessons, particularly during rush hour. In an automatic car it’s simple, we cannot make the traffic disappear, however 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 strain students are under, so we offer driving lesson and block booking discounts, to make things easier on your budget, and we are among the few driving schools covering Widley that 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 an NHS professional, we know how demanding your job is day to day, and want to say thank you for everything you do, looking after people and helping them get well again, so we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, the same as for students, as a way of saying thank you.
We offer FREE online theory and hazard perception training for all customers, to help you pass your theory test easily.
You’ll get access to everything you need to prepare for the theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the Highway Code, letting you fit revision around your schedule. Alongside the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in {location}, this gives you the best possible chance for passing both parts of your test first time.
A lot of our learners find that doing the theory training in parallel with their driving lessons helps the two sides of learning to drive come together, 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 some experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Widley, a charming suburb on the northern outskirts of Portsmouth, offers new drivers an ideal environment to build confidence behind the wheel. With its mix of quiet residential streets and access to busier arterial roads, Widley provides the perfect training ground for learners progressing from basic manoeuvres to more complex driving scenarios. Choosing to learn in this area means gaining exposure to a variety of road conditions that will prepare you for driving anywhere in the UK.
One of the key advantages of learning to drive in Widley is the proximity to significant routes such as the A3 and A27, which connect drivers to Portsmouth city centre and beyond. These roads offer valuable experience in managing higher speeds and traffic flow. Additionally, Widley and its surrounding areas feature several roundabouts, including those near Portsdown Hill Road, giving learners essential practice in judging gaps, signalling correctly, and maintaining smooth progression through multi-lane junctions. Mastering these features early on builds the confidence needed for the driving test and beyond.
Once you’ve earned your licence, Widley’s location near Portsdown Hill offers stunning panoramic views over Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. Nearby, the historic Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Spinnaker Tower are within easy driving distance, providing excellent opportunities to explore the city’s rich maritime heritage.
For evening entertainment, Portsmouth’s vibrant Gunwharf Quays offers restaurants, bars, and shopping, all reachable via a short drive from Widley. Southsea’s seafront also provides leisure activities, from cinemas to bowling alleys, ensuring newly qualified drivers have plenty of destinations to enjoy their newfound independence.
Learning to drive in Widley equips new motorists with practical experience across diverse road types, from residential streets to busy roundabouts. Combined with the area’s excellent attractions and entertainment options, Widley proves to be both a practical and rewarding place to develop essential driving skills.
It depends on the individual, but typically it takes around 45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, to reach test standard.
Costs vary based on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, take a look at our prices page for full details.
Absolutely, we offer intensive driving courses in {location} for those wanting to fast-track their test, tailored to your current ability.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in {location}, depending on your preference.
We do, we offer discounts for students and NHS staff to help make lessons more affordable.
Yes, we offer flexible pickup and drop off from home, college, university or work, so lessons fit around your schedule.
We cover {location} and the nearby towns and villages – see our full list above for details.
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Yes, we offer gift vouchers for all our lesson types, which make a great gift for any special 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.
We are an official Grade A ORDIT (official register for driving instructor training) training centre, with Grade A Driving Instructor Trainers who will support you all the way.
Click through here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not set up 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 have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is always looking for amazing 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.
Karwan is one of our a fantastic instructor making lessons relaxed and enjoyable in a safe, professional environment. He’s been an ADI for 3 years and lives locally with his family, so the local roads are second nature to him. He knows the test routes like the back of his hand and consistently gets great pass rates. He covers Southsea and the surrounding areas, including central Portsmouth, the docks, Hilsea and Hayling Island.
– Karwan, Approved Driving Instructor For Lendrums Driving School
Let our professional driving instructors help you achieve your goal and learn a skill for life. We also offer free access to our online theory training to help you as you go. Get in touch today.
Need the perfect gift for someone? We sell a variety of gift vouchers and lesson packs.
