Getting behind the wheel in Copnor is a major achievement worth doing properly, and picking the right instructor makes a real difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. Like much of Portsmouth, Copnor has a mix of busy roundabouts, local traffic, and calmer surrounding areas means you’ll get a well-rounded learning experience, getting you fully ready for your test and for driving afterwards.
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 guidance and expert local knowledge every step of the way.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so take a moment to read some of our reviews. Whether you’re just starting out or need a bit of extra practice, Lendrums Driving School Copnor is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
During your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, so we are pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers no-cost access to our online theory training, which has led to a 95% 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, adjusting our teaching style to suit you. Thanks to our instructors’ patience and genuine care, our goal is simple – to help you pass and stay safe on the road for years to come.
You are looking for a driving school that will deliver you the best results, right? that is why you are looking through our website, so here are some reasons why:
With everyday life being as stressful as it is and the roads only getting busier, now is a great 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, since there is no clutch, so when you come off the brake and press the accelerator, you’re off 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, 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!
{location} 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, reducing pollution, and easier on your feet and legs, as no constant clutch control.
At Lendrums Driving School we understand how tight money can be for students, 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 Copnor that offer driving lesson discounts. We cover the full Copnor area, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you’re a bit more experienced, we’ll pick you up from home and finish at the college/university – or the other way round, college/university to home.
As a NHS professional, we know just how much pressure you’re under, 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, similar to the 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.
This covers 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 practical driving lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in {location}, this puts you in the strongest position for getting through your theory and practical with confidence.
Many of our pupils find that working through the online training alongside their lessons helps everything click into place, because what you study online is exactly what you’re practising on the road.
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 collect you from home and drive you to college or university, once you have some experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Copnor, a vibrant suburb of Portsmouth, offers learner drivers an excellent training ground to build confidence and competence behind the wheel. With its mix of residential streets, busy arterial roads, and proximity to the city centre, this area provides a well-rounded environment for mastering essential driving skills. Whether you are just starting out or preparing for your practical test, Copnor’s varied road network presents realistic challenges that will serve you well long after you pass.
One of the key benefits of learning to drive in Copnor is exposure to some genuinely testing road conditions. Copnor Road itself carries a steady flow of traffic throughout the day, giving learners valuable experience in judging speed, distance, and safe following gaps. Nearby, roundabouts such as those connecting to Eastern Road and London Road require careful observation, correct lane positioning, and confident decision-making. Consequently, mastering these features early on will significantly boost your overall driving ability and prepare you for more complex junctions elsewhere in Portsmouth.
Once you have passed your test, Copnor’s location makes it easy to explore Portsmouth’s many attractions. The historic Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, is just a short drive away, as is the iconic Spinnaker Tower offering stunning harbour views.
Additionally, Southsea’s lively nightlife, restaurants, and seafront promenade are easily accessible, giving newly qualified drivers plenty of incentive to get out and enjoy their independence.
Ultimately, Copnor provides an ideal setting to develop safe, confident driving habits while opening the door to everything Portsmouth has to offer.
It depends on the individual, but on average it takes around 40 to 45 hours of lessons, alongside plenty of practice, to reach test standard.
Prices depend on the lesson type and how many you book in a block, so check our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, we offer intensive driving courses in {location} for those wanting to fast-track their test, tailored to your current ability.
Yes, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in {location}, whichever works best for you.
We do, we offer special rates for students and NHS staff to support the local community.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickups from home, college, university or work, so lessons fit around your schedule.
We cover {location} and the nearby towns and villages – take a look at the areas listed above for details.
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We do, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers for all our lesson types, which make a great gift for any special occasion.
Yes – Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide you through all three parts of instructor training. Take a look at the driving instructor training section above to find out more.
Lendrums Driving School is 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.
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’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is always looking for great driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
Don’t 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.
Karwan is one of our a brilliant instructor who makes lessons genuinely enjoyable in a supportive, professional setting. He’s been an ADI for 3 years and lives locally with his family, so he knows the roads inside out. He’s familiar with all the popular test routes and has a high pass rate. Karwan covers Southsea and the surrounding areas, including central Portsmouth, the docks, Hilsea and Hayling Island.
– Karwan, Approved Driving Instructor For Lendrums Driving School
Our professional driving instructors are here to help you achieve your goal and learn a skill for life. On top of that, we offer free access to our online theory training to help you as you go. Reach out today.
Need the perfect gift for someone? We sell a range of driving lesson gift packs and vouchers.
