Learning to drive in Fareham is a milestone worth getting right, and finding the right driving school makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Fareham brings together busy roundabouts, town centre traffic, and quieter back roads means you’ll get a well-rounded learning experience, setting you up properly for your test and for real-world driving.
Our instructors know the Fareham area well, helping you progress faster. Lendrums Driving School Fareham supports 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.
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During your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, so we are pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School pupils FREE access to our theory training platform, which has led to a 95% first time theory test pass.
Whatever stage you’re starting from, we make sure you feel calm, confident and fully prepared, tailoring every lesson to how you learn best. With patience, clear guidance and a genuine passion for teaching, our goal is simple – to help you pass and stay safe on the road for years to come.
You’re looking for a driving school that will give you the best results, right?, and that’s 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 fantastic 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 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.
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 feet from one pedal to the other. Another benefit – No rolling backwards!
Fareham has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you will be in traffic quite often during your driving lessons, especially in rush hour. In an automatic car it’s simple – we cannot make the traffic disappear, but you can control the car more easily, reducing 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 Fareham that 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 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 walk you through every step.
Click here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not arrange 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 why not find out more?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise Fareham
Lendrums Driving School Fareham is keen to find great driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
Every customer gets FREE online theory and hazard perception training with us, 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, so you can study at your own pace, whenever suits you. Combined with the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Fareham, this sets you up of getting through your theory and practical with confidence.
Plenty of the people we teach find that combining the online theory prep with their practical lessons helps the two sides of learning to drive come together, since the rules you’re learning on paper are the same ones you’re applying behind the wheel.
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.
For more than 9 years, Marie has taught automatic lessons at Lendrums Driving School, supporting pupil after pupil to a first-time pass. She specialises in automatic driving, and loves helping nervous beginners build their confidence from lesson one. After 9 years in the job, 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
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:
Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, and choosing the right location to build your skills can make all the difference. Fareham and Southampton offer a diverse range of driving conditions, from quiet residential streets to bustling urban roads, making them ideal locations for new drivers to gain well-rounded experience. Whether you are just starting out or preparing for your practical test, understanding the local driving environment will help you feel more confident behind the wheel.
One of the biggest challenges for learner drivers in this region is mastering the numerous roundabouts and busy junctions. Southampton, in particular, features several multi-lane roundabouts that require careful observation and timing. Fareham, meanwhile, offers a mix of both simple and complex roundabouts, allowing learners to progress gradually. Additionally, the busy roads connecting these two towns provide excellent practice for managing traffic flow, lane discipline, and hazard awareness, all of which are essential skills for passing your driving test.
Once you gain confidence, driving around Fareham and Southampton also allows you to explore some fantastic attractions. From the historic Titchfield Abbey to the vibrant Southampton waterfront, there is plenty to see. Furthermore, these areas boast an exciting nightlife scene, with numerous restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues to enjoy after a successful lesson.
Ultimately, learning to drive in Fareham and Southampton provides a balanced mix of challenging road conditions and rewarding experiences, helping new drivers build confidence while discovering everything the area has to offer.
Everyone learns at a different pace, but on average it takes around 40-45 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, see our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in Fareham for those wanting to fast-track their test, tailored to your current ability.
Of course, we offer manual or automatic lessons in Fareham, depending on your preference.
Yes, we offer special rates for students and NHS staff to help make lessons more affordable.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickups from home, college, university or work, so you don’t have to worry about getting to us.
Our instructors cover Fareham and the nearby towns and villages – check the areas we cover section above for details.
Just get in touch and we’ll match you with an instructor in Fareham, to suit your schedule.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers for all our lesson types, which make a great gift for any special occasion.
Of course – Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so we can train you through the full 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.
