Getting behind the wheel in Hedge End is a major achievement worth doing properly, and picking the right instructor makes a real difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Hedge End’s mix of busy roundabouts, town centre traffic, and calmer surrounding areas helps build a well-rounded set of skills, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
Our driving instructors know the local roads inside out, so we can build your skills quickly. We support you from your first lesson enquiry right through to passing your driving test, with friendly guidance and expert local knowledge every step of the way.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so why not check out what our pupils have said. Whether you’re just starting out or need a bit of extra practice, Lendrums Driving School Hedge End is ready to help you pass with confidence.
As part of 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 online theory training, which has led to a 95 percent first time theory test success 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, 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 are looking for a driving school that will deliver you the best results – right? that is why you are looking through our website, so here are a few reasons why:
With the stresses of everyday life 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 taken manual driving lessons and found it was not 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, as there is no clutch, so when you come off the brake and press the accelerator, you’re off 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, forget about constant clutch movement, putting on the handbrake and finding the biting point, you just calmly move feet from one pedal to the other. And another plus – No rolling backwards!
Hedge End 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 its simple – we cannot make the traffic disappear, but you can control the car easier, less pollution, and easier on your 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 Hedge End 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 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, so we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, the same as for students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
Every customer gets FREE online theory and hazard perception training with us, 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, allowing you to revise in your own time, at your own pace. Alongside the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Hedge End, this sets you up of passing both parts of your test first time.
Plenty of the people we teach find that working through the online training alongside their 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 from home and drive to college or university, once you have some experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Hedge End, a thriving town on the outskirts of Southampton, offers an ideal environment for learner drivers to develop confidence behind the wheel. With its varied mix of residential streets, busy commercial areas, and access to major road networks, this Hampshire town provides the perfect training ground for new motorists. Whether you are just starting your driving journey or preparing for your practical test, Hedge End’s roads present a realistic snapshot of everyday driving challenges.
One of the most valuable aspects of learning to drive in this area is exposure to busy roads and roundabouts. Junction 7 of the M27 sits close to Hedge End, meaning learners quickly become accustomed to navigating slip roads, merging traffic, and multi-lane roundabouts. Locations such as the Hedge End Retail Park and Charles Watts Way require sharp observation skills, as traffic volumes can be high, particularly during peak shopping hours and weekends.
Beyond the driving lessons themselves, Hedge End and neighbouring Southampton offer plenty of incentives to reach that all-important milestone of passing your test. Nearby attractions, including the historic Southampton docks and the vibrant West Quay shopping centre, become far more accessible once you hold a full licence. Additionally, Southampton’s nightlife scene, with its array of bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, provides further motivation for learners eager to gain independence.
In conclusion, Hedge End combines practical road training opportunities with excellent local amenities, making it a rewarding place to learn to drive. From mastering roundabouts to exploring the surrounding attractions afterwards, new drivers gain both valuable skills and exciting reasons to celebrate their achievement.
It depends on the individual, but typically it takes around 40-45 hours of lessons, plus plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Pricing is based on the lesson type and whether you book in blocks, see our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in Hedge End for learners who want to pass quickly, based on your existing experience.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in Hedge End, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
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 from home, college, university or work, so lessons fit around your schedule.
We cover Hedge End and the surrounding areas – check the areas we cover section above for details.
Simply get in touch and we’ll match you with an instructor in Hedge End, to suit your schedule.
We do, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, making a great present for any special occasion.
Of course – Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide you through the full 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 support you all the way.
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 why not find out more?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise Hedge End
Lendrums Driving School Hedge End is always looking for talented driving instructors to join the brilliant team.
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 believe in transparency and quality.
Marie has been one of our automatic driving instructors at Lendrums Driving School for over 9 years, helping hundreds of pupils pass their test with confidence. Teaching automatic is where she’s built her career, and genuinely enjoys seeing pupils grow more confident lesson by lesson. With almost a decade 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.
