Learning to drive in Havant is a milestone worth getting right, and choosing the right driving school makes a real difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Havant’s mix of busy roundabouts, town centre traffic, and quieter surrounding routes gives learners a well-rounded experience, setting you up properly for your test and for real-world driving.
Our driving instructors know exactly which routes will build your skills fastest. Lendrums Driving School Havant is with you from your very first enquiry right through to passing your test, with friendly support and genuine local expertise throughout your learning journey.
We’re proud of our reputation in Havant, so why not check out what our pupils have said. Whether you’re just starting out or want top-up lessons before your test, Lendrums Driving School Havant is ready to help you pass with confidence.
During your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, and we are happy to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers complimentary access to our online training, helping achieve a 95 percent first time theory test pass rate.
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, shaping each lesson around what works for you. Thanks to our instructors’ patience and genuine care, 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 give you the best results, right? that is why you are scrolling our website, so here are some reasons why:
With the stresses of everyday life and the roads becoming busier, now is a fantastic time to be driving an automatic car.
You maybe a complete beginner, or someone who has tried manual lessons and decided it wasn’t for you. Whatever 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, since there is no clutch, so when you come off the brake and press the accelerator, off you go 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, 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!
{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, particularly during rush hour. In an automatic car it’s simple – we cannot make the traffic disappear, however you can control the car easier, reducing 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 discounts on driving lessons and block bookings, to take some of the financial pressure off, and we are one of the few driving schools covering Havant who offer driving lesson discounts. Our coverage spans the whole area, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you have experience, we 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 how demanding your job is day to day, 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 the full range of topics tested in your theory exam, 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 gives you the best possible chance for getting through your theory and practical with confidence.
A lot of our learners find that combining the online theory prep with their practical lessons helps the two sides of learning to drive come together, because what you study online is exactly what you’re practising on the road.
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 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, situated conveniently close to Portsmouth, offers learner drivers a diverse mix of road types and traffic conditions, making it an ideal area to develop confidence behind the wheel. From quiet residential streets to the busier arteries of Portsmouth, new drivers can gradually progress through varying levels of difficulty.
One of the key benefits of learning in this area is exposure to Portsmouth’s notoriously tricky road network. The city is well known for its multiple roundabouts, including large multi-lane systems that require sharp observation and timing skills. Meanwhile, Havant provides a gentler introduction with smaller roundabouts and less congested routes, allowing learners to master the basics before tackling Portsmouth’s more demanding junctions. Consequently, this combination ensures a well-rounded driving education.
Beyond the practical driving lessons, the region boasts plenty to see once you pass your test. Portsmouth’s historic dockyard, home to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum, offers a fascinating glimpse into naval history. Additionally, Southsea’s seafront provides scenic coastal views perfect for a relaxing drive.
Furthermore, Portsmouth’s nightlife scene, particularly around Gunwharf Quays, offers bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues worth visiting. Havant itself features charming local pubs and shopping areas, rounding out the experience.
Ultimately, learning to drive in Havant and Portsmouth equips new drivers with versatile skills while offering plenty of local attractions to enjoy afterwards.
Everyone learns at a different pace, 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 a full breakdown.
Absolutely, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in {location} for learners who want to pass quickly, based on your existing experience.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in {location}, depending on your preference.
Yes, we offer discounts for both students and NHS workers as a way of saying thank you.
Yes, we offer flexible pickup and drop off wherever suits you best, so you don’t have to worry about getting to us.
Our instructors cover {location} and the surrounding areas – take a look at the areas listed above to see if we cover your area.
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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 our trainers can guide 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 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 {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is on the lookout for talented 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.
Karwan is one of our a brilliant instructor who makes lessons genuinely enjoyable in a safe, professional environment. With 3 years’ experience as an ADI and lives in the area with his family, so the local roads are second nature to him. He’s familiar with all the popular test routes and has built up a strong pass rate over the years. He covers Southsea and the surrounding areas, including 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. On top of that, we offer free access to our online theory training to help you along the way. Get in touch today.
Need the perfect gift for someone? We sell a variety of driving lesson gift packs and vouchers.
