Learning to drive in Bassett is a milestone worth getting right, and choosing the right driving school makes a real difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Like much of Southampton, Bassett has a mix of busy roundabouts, built-up traffic, and calmer surrounding areas gives learners a well-rounded experience, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
Our driving instructors know the local roads inside out, so we can build your skills quickly. Lendrums Driving School Bassett supports you from the moment you get in touch right through to the day you pass, with friendly support and genuine local expertise at every stage.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so take a moment to read some of our reviews. Whether you’re a complete beginner or are switching from another instructor, Lendrums Driving School Bassett is ready to help you pass with confidence.
As part of your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, so we are delighted to offer all Lendrums Driving School clients complimentary access to our online theory training, helping achieve a 95 percent first time theory test pass.
No matter your experience level, from your first lesson right through to test day, we make sure you feel calm, confident and fully prepared, shaping each lesson around what works for you. Thanks to our instructors’ patience and genuine care, we’re here to help you become a safe, confident driver who enjoys getting behind the wheel.
You are looking for a driving school that will deliver you the best results – right?, and that’s why you are looking through our website, so here are a few reasons why:
Given the stresses of everyday life and the roads becoming busier, now is a really good time to be driving an automatic car.
You may be a complete beginner, or someone who has taken manual driving lessons and found it was not for you. Whatever your level, we can cater for you, and promise you of 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.
Simple enough 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 your feet from one pedal to the other. Another benefit – No rolling backwards!
Bassett 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, however you can control the car easier, less pollution, and easy on the 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 Bassett who offer driving lesson discounts. We cover all area’s, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you have experience, 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 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, therefore we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, the same as for students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
All our customers get FREE access to our online theory and hazard perception training, 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. Combined with the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Bassett, this gives you the best possible chance of passing both parts of your test first time.
Plenty of the people we teach find that working through the online training alongside their lessons makes the whole learning process click faster, because what you study online is exactly what you’re practising on the road.
If you are a student at college or university, we can collect you during study breaks, taking you back to your studies or home once your lesson’s done, 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:
Bassett, a vibrant suburb of Southampton, offers an ideal setting for learning to drive, combining a mix of residential streets, busy roads, and challenging roundabouts. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, Bassett provides the perfect training ground to build confidence behind the wheel before venturing into more complex driving environments.
One of the standout features of learning to drive in Bassett is the variety of road conditions available. Learners can practise on quieter residential roads before progressing to busier routes such as Burgess Road and The Avenue, which are known for their steady traffic flow. Additionally, the area boasts several roundabouts, providing excellent opportunities to master this essential skill. Successfully navigating these junctions is a crucial step towards becoming a confident, competent driver.
Beyond the practicalities of learning to drive, Bassett is close to numerous attractions worth exploring once you pass your test. The nearby Common offers scenic routes for a relaxing drive, while Southampton city centre, just a short journey away, provides access to shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.
For those seeking entertainment, Southampton’s nightlife is easily accessible from Bassett, featuring an array of bars, restaurants, and clubs. Furthermore, the area is well-connected to leisure activities, including parks, cinemas, and shopping centres, making it a practical and enjoyable base for learner drivers.
Ultimately, Bassett offers a well-rounded environment for learning to drive, combining practical road experience with access to Southampton’s attractions, ensuring learners are well-prepared for the road ahead.
This varies from person to person, but on average it takes around 40 to 45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Costs vary based on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, take a look at our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, we offer intensive driving courses in Bassett for learners who want to pass quickly, tailored to your current ability.
Yes, we offer manual or automatic lessons in Bassett, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
Yes, we offer discounts for both students and NHS workers to help make lessons more affordable.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickup and drop off from home, college, university or work, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
We cover Bassett and the surrounding areas – see our full list above to see if we cover your area.
Simply get in touch and we’ll match you with an instructor in Bassett, based on your availability.
Yes, we offer gift vouchers for all our lesson types, making a great present for any special occasion.
Yes – Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so we can train you through the full 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 here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not book a chat with our Director / Ordit Trainer John, who will talk you through the course and your options, 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 Bassett
Lendrums Driving School Bassett 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’re big on transparency and quality.
For more than 9 years, Marie has taught automatic lessons at Lendrums Driving School, helping hundreds of pupils pass their test with confidence. She specialises in automatic driving, and genuinely enjoys seeing pupils grow more confident lesson by lesson. After 9 years in the job, Marie brings a calm, patient approach to every lesson she teaches, 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.
Looking for that perfect gift? We sell a variety of gift packs and vouchers.
