Learning to drive in Havant is a major achievement worth doing properly, and choosing the right driving school makes a real difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. Like much of Portsmouth, Havant has a mix of busy roundabouts, local traffic, and quieter surrounding routes helps build a well-rounded set of skills, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
Our instructors know exactly which routes will build your skills fastest. We support you from your first lesson enquiry right through to passing your test, with friendly support and genuine local expertise at every stage.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so why not check out what our pupils have said. Whether you’re just starting out or are switching from another instructor, Lendrums Driving School Havant 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 complimentary access to our theory training platform, which has led to 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, 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’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 becoming busier, now is a great 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. 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 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 easier, less pollution, and easy on the feet and legs, as no constant clutch control.
Here at Lendrums Driving School we understand the financial strain students are under, so we offer driving lesson and block booking discounts, to help you budget more easily, and we are among the few driving schools covering Havant who offer driving lesson discounts. We cover all areas, and can collect you from and drop you back at college or 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 and vice versa from college/university to home.
As a NHS professional, we know just how much pressure you’re under, and would like to thank you for your amazing efforts, keeping people safe and helping people recover, so we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, the same as for 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.
This covers all the key topics covered in the official theory test, including 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 {location}, this puts you in the strongest position for getting through your theory and practical with confidence.
A lot of our learners find that working through the online training alongside their lessons helps everything click into place, since the rules you’re learning on paper are the same ones you’re applying behind the wheel.
If you’re studying 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 pick you up from home and drop you at 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. Havant and Portsmouth offer a diverse mix of driving conditions, from quiet residential streets to bustling city roads, making this South Coast area an excellent training ground for new drivers. With the right instruction, learners can gain confidence while navigating everything from local roundabouts to busier commuter routes.
One of the biggest challenges for new drivers in this region is mastering the numerous roundabouts and junctions that connect Havant to Portsmouth. The A27 and A3(M) see steady traffic flow, particularly during peak hours, giving learners valuable experience with lane discipline, merging, and roundabout etiquette. Meanwhile, Havant town centre provides a more relaxed setting to practise fundamental manoeuvres before progressing to Portsmouth’s livelier streets.
Once you’ve passed your test, the area rewards new drivers with plenty of destinations to explore. Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea seafront are all easily accessible by car, offering scenic routes that combine practical driving with sightseeing.
Portsmouth’s vibrant nightlife, including Gunwharf Quays, provides newly qualified drivers with practice in urban night driving, parking, and pedestrian awareness—essential skills for city living.
Ultimately, Havant and Portsmouth offer a well-rounded environment for learner drivers, combining varied road types with rewarding destinations, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience from start to finish.
This varies from person to person, but on average it takes around 40-45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Costs vary based on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, so check our prices page for the latest pricing.
Absolutely, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in {location} for those wanting to fast-track their test, based on your existing experience.
Yes, we offer manual or automatic lessons in {location}, whichever works best for you.
Yes, we offer discounts for students and NHS staff as a way of saying thank you.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickups wherever suits you best, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
We cover {location} 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 Havant|and we’ll find you an instructor in Havant|and we’ll get you booked in with an instructor in Havant, to suit your schedule.
We do, 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 all three parts of 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.
Follow this link and read about the driving instructor course, and why not set up 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 have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is always looking for talented driving instructors to join the brilliant 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 a great instructor making lessons relaxed and enjoyable in a safe, professional environment. With 3 years’ experience as an ADI and is local, living with his family nearby, so the local roads are second nature to him. He knows the test routes like the back of his hand and has built up a strong pass rate over the years. Karwan covers Southsea and the surrounding areas, such as 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 pick up a skill that’ll last a lifetime. On top of that, we offer free online theory training to help you every step of the way. Contact us today.
Looking for that perfect gift? We sell a variety of gift packs and vouchers.
