Passing your driving test in Farlington is a milestone worth getting right, and choosing the right driving school makes a real difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Farlington’s mix of busy roundabouts, built-up traffic, and quieter surrounding routes means you’ll get a well-rounded learning experience, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
The team at Lendrums Driving School know the Farlington area well, helping you progress faster. Lendrums Driving School Farlington supports you from your very first enquiry right through to passing your test, with friendly guidance and expert local knowledge at every stage.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so have a look through our reviews. Whether you’re a complete beginner or need a bit of extra practice, Lendrums Driving School Farlington is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
During your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, so we are delighted to offer all Lendrums Driving School pupils no-cost access to our online theory training, resulting in a 95 percent first time theory test pass.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up before your test, our instructors take the time to build your confidence behind the wheel, tailoring every lesson to how you learn best. Backed by years of experience and a real passion for what we do, we’re here to help you become a safe, confident driver who enjoys getting behind the wheel.
You’re looking for a driving school that will deliver you the best results, right?, and that’s why you are scrolling our website, so here are a few 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 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, since 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 your 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 ‘ll be in traffic a lot of the time during your driving lessons, especially in rush hour. In an automatic car it’s simple – we cannot make the traffic disappear, however you can control the car easier, less pollution, and easy on the feet and legs, as no constant clutch control.
At Lendrums we understand how tight money can be for students, so we offer reduced rates on lessons and block bookings, to take some of the financial pressure off, and we are one of the few driving schools covering Farlington 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’re a bit more experienced, we 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 how demanding your job is day to day, and would like to thank you for your amazing efforts, 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.
All our customers get FREE access to our online theory and hazard perception training, to help you pass your theory test easily.
You’ll get access to everything you need to prepare for the theory test, including hazard perception clips, road signs, and the Highway Code, letting you fit revision around your schedule. Combined with the hands-on 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.
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, 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, 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 a bit of experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Farlington, a vibrant suburb of Portsmouth, offers an excellent environment for learner drivers to build confidence and develop essential road skills. With its mix of residential streets, busy main roads, and well-designed roundabouts, the area provides a comprehensive training ground that prepares new drivers for a variety of real-world driving conditions. Whether you are just starting out or polishing your skills ahead of a test, Farlington’s road network offers valuable practice opportunities.
One of the standout features of learning to drive in Farlington is exposure to its busy roads and multiple roundabouts. These junctions require learners to master observation skills, correct signalling, and effective speed control. Additionally, the proximity to the A27 and A3(M) means students can gradually progress from quieter residential streets to faster, more complex routes, building confidence step by step under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
Beyond the driving lessons themselves, Farlington’s location offers plenty of incentives to explore the wider Portsmouth area. Nearby attractions such as Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve provide a scenic backdrop, while Portsmouth’s historic dockyard and seafront are just a short drive away. These destinations not only make for enjoyable outings but also give learners real motivation to practise longer journeys.
Once driving skills improve, Farlington’s proximity to Portsmouth’s nightlife and entertainment venues becomes an added bonus. From restaurants and bars to shopping centres like Port Solent, there is no shortage of destinations to practise driving to confidently and safely.
Ultimately, Farlington offers an ideal setting for learner drivers, combining practical road experience with access to Portsmouth’s attractions, making the learning journey both effective and enjoyable.
It depends on the individual, but on average it takes around 40 to 45 hours of lessons, alongside plenty of practice, before you’re ready to pass.
Prices depend on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, so check our prices page for full details.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in {location} for anyone looking to pass in a shorter timeframe, built around where you’re starting from.
Of course, we offer manual or automatic lessons in {location}, depending on your preference.
We do, we offer discounts for both students and NHS workers to help make lessons more affordable.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickup and drop off from home, college, university or work, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
We cover {location} and the surrounding areas – take a look at the areas listed above for details.
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We do, we offer gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, which make a great gift for a birthday, Christmas or any occasion.
Of course – Lendrums Driving School is 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 walk you through every step.
Click through 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 why not find out more?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is keen to find talented driving instructors to join the brilliant 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’re big on transparency and quality.
Karwan is one of our a fantastic instructor who makes lessons genuinely enjoyable in a safe, professional environment. With 3 years’ experience as an ADI and is local, living with his family nearby, so he’s got a real feel for the area. He knows the test routes like the back of his hand and has a high pass rate. You’ll find him teaching in Southsea and the surrounding areas, such as central Portsmouth, the docks, Hilsea and Hayling Island.
– Karwan, Approved Driving Instructor For Lendrums Driving School
Let our team of professional instructors help you get there and learn a skill for life. We also provide free online theory training to help you as you go. Contact us today.
Need the perfect gift for someone? We sell a variety of gift vouchers and lesson packs.
