Learning to drive in Eastleigh is a major achievement worth doing properly, and picking the right instructor makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Eastleigh’s mix of busy roundabouts, town centre 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 the day you pass, with friendly support and genuine local expertise throughout your learning journey.
Don’t just take our word for it, so take a moment to read some of our reviews. Whether you’re a complete beginner or need a bit of extra practice, Lendrums Driving School Eastleigh is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
As part of your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, and we are pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers FREE access to our online theory training, resulting in a 95 percent first time theory test pass.
No matter your experience level, from your first lesson right through to test day, our instructors take the time to build your confidence behind the wheel, 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:
With the stresses of everyday life and the roads getting busier, now is a really good time to be driving an automatic car.
You may be a complete beginner, or someone who has tried manual lessons and decided it wasn’t for you. No matter 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, off you go with no delay.
Piece of cake 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. On top of that – No rolling backwards!
Eastleigh 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 its simple – we cannot make the traffic disappear, but 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 Eastleigh 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.
We offer FREE online theory and hazard perception training for all customers, to help you pass your theory test easily.
Our training platform includes 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 hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Eastleigh, this puts you in the strongest position of passing both parts of your test first time.
Plenty of the people we teach find that doing the theory training in parallel with their driving lessons makes the whole learning process click faster, since the rules you’re learning on paper are the same ones you’re applying behind the wheel.
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:
Eastleigh, a vibrant town nestled in Southampton, offers an ideal setting for learning to drive. With its mix of quiet residential streets and busier main roads, new drivers can gradually build confidence before tackling more complex driving scenarios. Choosing to learn in this area provides a well-rounded introduction to real-world driving conditions that will serve you well long after passing your test.
One of the greatest advantages of learning to drive in Eastleigh is the opportunity to practise on genuinely busy roads and roundabouts. The town features several multi-lane roundabouts, including those connecting to the M27 and M3 motorways, which offer excellent practice for mastering lane discipline and observation skills. Additionally, Eastleigh’s town centre roads, particularly during peak hours, help learners develop patience and awareness when dealing with pedestrians, cyclists, and fellow motorists.
Once you’ve passed your test, Eastleigh and its surroundings offer plenty of destinations worth driving to. The Itchen Valley Country Park provides a scenic escape, while nearby Southampton boasts attractions such as the SeaCity Museum and the bustling Westquay shopping centre. These locations make for enjoyable practice drives, allowing new drivers to apply their skills in varied settings.
Eastleigh also offers a lively social scene, with numerous restaurants, bars, and the popular Concorde Club providing entertainment options. For newly qualified drivers, learning to navigate the town at night, including managing reduced visibility and quieter roads, is an invaluable skill. Furthermore, the Swan Centre and various leisure facilities give learners practical destinations to practise driving to and parking at.
Ultimately, Eastleigh provides an excellent training ground for new drivers, combining challenging road conditions with rewarding destinations. Whether tackling roundabouts or exploring nearby attractions, learning to drive here equips motorists with practical, lasting skills.
It depends on the individual, but most learners find it takes around 45 hours of lessons, plus plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Prices depend on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, see our prices page for the latest pricing.
Absolutely, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in Eastleigh for those wanting to fast-track their test, built around where you’re starting from.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in Eastleigh, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
We do, we offer discounts for both students and NHS workers as a way of saying thank you.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups from home, college, university or work, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
Our instructors cover Eastleigh and the surrounding areas – take a look at the areas listed above for details.
Just get in touch and we’ll match you with an instructor in Eastleigh, based on your availability.
Yes, we offer gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, making a great present for a birthday, Christmas or any occasion.
Yes – we’re an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide you through the full instructor training. See the section above for more details.
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.
Click through here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not arrange 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 what have you got to lose?
Once you have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities Eastleigh
Lendrums Driving School Eastleigh is keen to find amazing driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
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 value transparency and quality.
Marie has been one of our automatic driving instructors at Lendrums Driving School for over 9 years, guiding countless learners through to passing. She specialises in automatic driving, and genuinely enjoys seeing pupils grow more confident lesson by lesson. With her wealth of experience, her patience shines through in every lesson, making the whole process feel simple and stress-free.
– 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.
