Getting behind the wheel in Bitterne Manor 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, Bitterne Manor has a mix of busy roundabouts, town centre traffic, and quieter back roads gives learners a well-rounded experience, setting you up properly for your test and for real-world driving.
Our instructors know the local roads inside out, so we can build your skills quickly. Lendrums Driving School Bitterne Manor is with you from the moment you get in touch right through to passing your driving test, with patient, experienced instructors and real local knowledge at every stage.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so have a look through our reviews. Whether you’re just starting out or want top-up lessons before your test, Lendrums Driving School Bitterne Manor is the right choice for learning to drive in Bitterne Manor.
As part of your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, and we are happy to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers no-cost access to our online training, which has led to a 95 percent first time theory test success rate.
Whatever stage you’re starting from, we make sure you feel calm, confident and fully prepared, tailoring every lesson to how you learn best. Thanks to our instructors’ patience and genuine care, we’re committed to helping you become a safe, confident driver for life.
You are 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 only getting busier, now is a fantastic 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 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, since 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!
Bitterne Manor has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you ‘ll be in traffic quite often during your driving lessons, particularly during rush hour. In an automatic car its simple, we cannot make the traffic disappear, however you can control the car more easily, less 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 Bitterne Manor 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 –
or the other way round, 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, similar to the 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.
You’ll get access to the full range of topics tested in your theory exam, 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 Bitterne Manor, this gives you the best possible chance of passing first time.
Many of our pupils find that working through the online training alongside their 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 collect from home and drive to college or university, once you have some experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Bitterne Manor, a historic suburb of Southampton, offers learner drivers a unique blend of challenges and opportunities to develop essential road skills. Nestled along the River Itchen, this area combines residential streets with busier arterial roads, making it an excellent training ground for new drivers. Furthermore, its proximity to Southampton city centre means learners quickly become accustomed to varied driving conditions they will encounter throughout their driving careers.
One of the first challenges learners face in Bitterne Manor is mastering the local road network. The Bitterne Road East and Bursledon Road corridors experience consistent traffic flow, particularly during peak commuting hours. Additionally, learners must become confident negotiating roundabouts, which serve as crucial junctions connecting Bitterne Manor to surrounding areas. These roundabouts require careful observation, appropriate signalling, and confident decision-making, skills that instructors emphasise repeatedly during lessons.
Beyond the practical driving experience, Bitterne Manor boasts historical significance, having been the site of a Roman settlement. Consequently, learners often pass notable landmarks whilst practising manoeuvres, providing a pleasant backdrop to otherwise intensive lessons. The River Itchen itself offers picturesque routes for practising steady speed control and awareness of pedestrians.
Once driving lessons conclude, Bitterne Manor’s proximity to Southampton’s nightlife and entertainment venues becomes advantageous. New drivers can practise night driving whilst heading towards restaurants, bars, and cinemas in the city centre, thereby gaining valuable experience navigating in reduced visibility conditions.
Ultimately, Bitterne Manor provides an ideal setting for learner drivers, combining practical road experience with cultural interest. Its diverse road types, from residential streets to busy roundabouts, ensure comprehensive preparation for driving tests and beyond.
It depends on the individual, but typically it takes around 40-45 hours of lessons, plus plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Pricing is based on the lesson type and whether you book in blocks, see our prices page for a full breakdown.
Yes, we offer intensive driving courses in Bitterne Manor for learners who want to pass quickly, tailored to your current ability.
Yes, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in Bitterne Manor, whichever works best for you.
We do, we offer special rates for both students and NHS workers to support the local community.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups wherever suits you best, so lessons fit around your schedule.
Our instructors cover Bitterne Manor and the nearby towns and villages – take a look at the areas listed above for details.
Just get in touch and we’ll get you booked in with an instructor in Bitterne Manor, based on your availability.
We do, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, which make a great gift for a birthday, Christmas or any occasion.
Of course – we’re an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide 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 walk you through every step.
Click here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not book a chat 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 why not find out more?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise Bitterne Manor
Lendrums Driving School Bitterne Manor 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’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. Automatic lessons are her focus, and takes real pride in watching a nervous first-timer become a confident driver. With her wealth of experience, Marie brings a calm, patient approach to every lesson she teaches, helping learners feel comfortable behind the wheel from the very start.
– 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.
