Learning to drive in Knowle is a major achievement worth doing properly, and picking the right instructor makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Knowle brings together busy roundabouts, built-up traffic, and quieter surrounding routes means you’ll get a well-rounded learning 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. We support you from your very first enquiry right through to the day you pass, with friendly guidance and expert local knowledge every step of the way.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so take a moment to read some of our reviews. Whether you’re looking for your first lesson or want top-up lessons before your test, Lendrums Driving School Knowle is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
As part of your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, and we are delighted to offer all Lendrums Driving School customers complimentary access to our online theory training, resulting in a 95 percent first time theory test pass rate.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up before your test, we focus on building your skills and confidence at your own pace, tailoring every lesson to how you learn best. 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 are looking for a driving school that will give you the best results, right?, and that’s why you are scrolling 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 great 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. 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, as there is no clutch, so when you come off the brake and press the accelerator, there’s no hesitation, you just go.
Piece of cake 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. Another benefit – no rolling backwards!
Knowle has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you will 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, but you can control the car more easily, reducing 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 Knowle who offer driving lesson discounts. We cover all area’s, 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 and vice versa from college/university to home.
As an 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, 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.
You’ll get access to the full range of topics tested in your theory exam, including 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 Knowle, this gives you the best possible chance of passing first time.
A lot of our learners find that doing the theory training in parallel with their driving 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’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 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:
Knowle, a residential area within the wider Southampton region, offers learner drivers a practical and varied environment in which to develop essential road skills. With a mix of quiet residential streets and busier arterial routes nearby, this location provides an ideal balance for beginners looking to build confidence behind the wheel before tackling more complex driving scenarios. Consequently, many local driving instructors recommend the area as a starting point for new drivers.
One of the key challenges facing learner drivers in Knowle involves mastering the numerous roundabouts and junctions that connect the area to Southampton’s wider road network. These features require careful observation, correct lane positioning, and confident decision-making. As traffic volumes increase during peak hours, learners benefit from practising in these conditions under professional guidance. Furthermore, the proximity to busier roads means that new drivers can gradually progress from calmer residential streets to more demanding traffic situations, thereby building a well-rounded skill set.
Beyond the practical driving lessons, Knowle’s location provides easy access to Southampton’s broader attractions. The city centre, known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping districts, and cultural venues, lies within a short drive, allowing learners to eventually explore these destinations independently. Additionally, Southampton boasts historic sites, waterfront areas, and entertainment options that make it an appealing place to live and drive.
Ultimately, Knowle serves as an excellent base for learner drivers in Southampton, combining manageable road conditions with access to the city’s more challenging routes. This gradual exposure helps build genuine confidence, ensuring learners are well-prepared for their driving test and beyond.
This varies from person to person, but typically it takes around 45 hours of lessons, alongside plenty of practice, before you’re ready to pass.
Pricing is based on the lesson type and whether you book in blocks, take a look at our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers intensive driving courses in Knowle for those wanting to fast-track their test, based on your existing experience.
Yes, we offer manual or automatic lessons in Knowle, whichever works best for you.
We do, we offer discounts for students and NHS staff to help make lessons more affordable.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickup and drop off wherever suits you best, so lessons fit around your schedule.
We cover Knowle and the surrounding areas – see our full list above for details.
Simply get in touch and we’ll find you an instructor in Knowle, based on your availability.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, making a great present for any special occasion.
Yes – we’re an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide you through the full instructor training. See the section above for more details.
Lendrums Driving School is 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 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 have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise Knowle
Lendrums Driving School Knowle is keen to find 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 value transparency and quality.
For more than 9 years, Marie has taught automatic lessons at Lendrums Driving School, guiding countless learners through to passing. She specialises in automatic driving, and genuinely enjoys seeing pupils grow more confident lesson by lesson. With her wealth 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.
