Learning to drive in Chandlers Ford is a milestone worth getting right, and choosing the right driving school makes all the difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. Chandlers Ford brings together busy roundabouts, local 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. Lendrums Driving School Chandlers Ford is with you from the moment you get in touch right through to passing your test, with friendly support and genuine local expertise throughout your learning journey.
We’re proud of our reputation in Chandlers Ford, 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 Chandlers Ford is ready to help you pass with confidence.
During your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, and we are happy to offer all Lendrums Driving School pupils no-cost access to our online theory training, which has led to 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. 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 give you the best results – right? that is why you are browsing our website, so here are a few reasons why:
With the stresses of everyday life and the roads becoming busier, now is a really good 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 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, as 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, 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. Another benefit – No rolling backwards!
Chandlers Ford has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you will be in traffic a lot of the time 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, 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 Chandlers Ford 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 –
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, the same as for students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
Every customer gets FREE online theory and hazard perception training with us, to help you pass your theory test easily.
Our training platform includes all the key topics covered in the official theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the highway code, allowing you to revise in your own time, at your own pace. Alongside the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Chandlers Ford, this sets you up of passing 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, 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, taking you back to your studies or home once your lesson’s done, 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:
Chandlers Ford, a thriving suburb near Southampton, offers an ideal environment for learners to build confidence behind the wheel. With its blend of quiet residential streets and busier arterial roads, the area provides a balanced mix of driving conditions that gradually introduce new drivers to real-world scenarios. Whether you are just starting out or brushing up on skills before your test, Chandlers Ford has plenty to offer.
One of the most valuable aspects of learning to drive here is the variety of roundabouts scattered throughout the town. From simple mini-roundabouts to more complex multi-lane junctions near the M3 motorway, learners get ample practice with lane discipline and observation skills. Additionally, roads such as Winchester Road and Hursley Road see a steady flow of traffic, helping students become comfortable with merging, overtaking, and adjusting to changing speed limits.
Once you have passed your test, Chandlers Ford’s central location makes it easy to explore nearby attractions. Southampton’s historic city centre, with its medieval walls and maritime museums, is just a short drive away. Meanwhile, the New Forest National Park offers scenic routes perfect for practising rural driving.
Beyond driving practice, Chandlers Ford boasts a vibrant social scene. Local pubs, restaurants, and the nearby Southampton nightlife provide plenty of entertainment options after a lesson. Shopping centres, parks, and leisure facilities also give new drivers reasons to get out and explore their newfound independence.
Learning to drive in Chandlers Ford offers a well-rounded experience, combining practical road training with access to exciting local attractions, making it an excellent place to become a confident, capable driver.
This varies from person to person, but on average it takes around 40 to 45 hours of lessons, alongside plenty of practice, to reach test standard.
Costs vary based on the lesson type and whether you book in blocks, take a look at our prices page for a full breakdown.
Absolutely, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in Chandlers Ford for those wanting to fast-track their test, based on your existing experience.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in Chandlers Ford, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
We do, we offer special rates for both students and NHS workers as a way of saying thank you.
Yes, we offer flexible pickup and drop off from home, college, university or work, so lessons fit around your schedule.
Our instructors cover Chandlers Ford and the nearby towns and villages – check the areas we cover section above to see if we cover your area.
Just get in touch and we’ll find you an instructor in Chandlers Ford, to suit your schedule.
Yes, we offer gift vouchers for all our lesson types, which make a great gift 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.
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 why not find out more?
Once you have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise Chandlers Ford
Lendrums Driving School Chandlers Ford is keen to find 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 spent nearly a decade as one of Lendrums Driving School’s automatic instructors, 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, 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.
