Learning to drive in Bitterne is a major achievement worth doing properly, and choosing the right driving school makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Bitterne brings together busy roundabouts, town centre 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 the local roads inside out, so we can build your skills quickly. We support you from the moment you get in touch right through to passing your driving test, with patient, experienced instructors and real local knowledge every step of the way.
Don’t just take our word for it, so take a moment to read some of our reviews. Whether you’re just starting out or are switching from another instructor, {service} Bitterne 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 pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers FREE access to our theory training platform, resulting in a 95% first time theory test success rate.
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. With patience, clear guidance and a genuine passion for teaching, 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 give you the best results – right? that is why you are scrolling our website, so here are a few 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 taken manual driving lessons and found it was not 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, forget about constant clutch movement, putting on the handbrake and finding the biting point, you just calmly move feet from one pedal to the other. On top of that – no rolling backwards!
Bitterne 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, 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 Bitterne 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, 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, therefore we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, similar to the students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
We are an official Grade A ORDIT (official register for driving instructor training) training centre, with Grade A Driving Instructor Trainers who will guide you through the process.
Follow this link and read about the driving instructor course, and why not set up a meeting 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’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities Bitterne
Lendrums Driving School Bitterne is always looking for great driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
All our customers get FREE access to our online theory and hazard perception training, to help you pass your theory test easily.
This covers all the key topics covered in the official 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 Bitterne, this sets you up of passing first time.
A lot of our learners find that doing the theory training in parallel with their driving lessons helps everything click into place, as the theory and the practical reinforce each other.
You don’t have to 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 believe in transparency and quality.
Marie has been one of our automatic driving instructors at Lendrums Driving School for over 9 years, helping hundreds of pupils pass their test with confidence. Automatic lessons are her focus, and genuinely enjoys seeing pupils grow more confident lesson by lesson. With her wealth of experience, her patience shines through in every lesson, helping learners feel comfortable behind the wheel from the very start.
– Marie, Lendrums Driving School
If you’re studying 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:
Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, and choosing the right location to build your skills can make all the difference. Bitterne, a vibrant suburb of Southampton, offers new drivers an ideal mix of challenging road conditions and practical driving experience. From navigating busy roads to mastering roundabouts, this area provides the perfect training ground for learner drivers preparing for their test and beyond.
Bitterne’s road network features a variety of driving scenarios that are essential for building confidence behind the wheel. Learners will encounter busy roads similar to those found throughout Southampton, helping them develop awareness of traffic flow, pedestrian crossings, and cyclists. Additionally, the area is home to several roundabouts, which are notoriously tricky for new drivers. Practising here allows learners to become comfortable with lane discipline, signalling correctly, and judging the speed of oncoming traffic, all of which are crucial skills for passing the driving test and driving safely afterwards.
Once you’ve earned your licence, Bitterne and the wider Southampton area offer plenty of destinations worth exploring. Southampton’s rich maritime history is showcased at attractions like the SeaCity Museum, while Bitterne Park itself provides a lovely green space for relaxation. The nightlife in Southampton city centre, just a short drive away, offers bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues perfect for a night out.
Ultimately, learning to drive in Bitterne equips new motorists with practical experience navigating real-world conditions. Combined with access to attractions, dining, and nightlife, this Southampton suburb makes an excellent choice for both learning and living.
It depends on the individual, but typically it takes around 40 to 45 hours of lessons, alongside plenty of practice, before you’re ready to pass.
Costs vary based on the lesson type and how many you book in a block, so check our prices page for full details.
Absolutely, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in Bitterne for learners who want to pass quickly, based on your existing experience.
Yes, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in Bitterne, depending on your preference.
Yes, we offer special rates for both students and NHS workers to support the local community.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups from home, college, university or work, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
Our instructors cover Bitterne and the nearby towns and villages – see our full list above for details.
Simply get in touch and we’ll match you with an instructor in Bitterne, to suit your schedule.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers for all our lesson types, 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 all three parts of instructor training. See the section above for more details.
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.
