Getting behind the wheel in Lee-on-the-Solent is a major achievement worth doing properly, and finding the right driving school makes all the difference to your progress and confidence behind the wheel. Lee-on-the-Solent’s mix of busy roundabouts, town centre traffic, and quieter surrounding routes gives learners a well-rounded experience, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
The team at Lendrums Driving School know the local roads inside out, so we can build your skills quickly. We support you from your very first enquiry right through to passing your test, with friendly support and genuine local expertise throughout your learning journey.
Don’t just take our word for it, so why not check out what our pupils have said. Whether you’re looking for your first lesson or want top-up lessons before your test, Lendrums Driving School Lee-on-the-Solent 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 pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School pupils no-cost access to our online theory training, which has led to a 95 percent first time theory test pass.
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. Backed by years of experience and a real passion for what we do, 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? that is why you are browsing 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 maybe 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 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, 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, none of this constant clutch movement, putting on the handbrake and finding the biting point, you just calmly move feet from one pedal to the other. On top of that – no rolling backwards!
Lee-on-the-Solent 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, however you can control the car easier, 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 one of the few driving schools covering Lee-on-the-Solent 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, we can 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 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, similar to the 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.
This covers all the key topics covered in the official theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the highway code, allowing you to revise in your own time, at your own pace. Combined with the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Lee-on-the-Solent, this puts you in the strongest position of 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’re studying 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 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:
Lee-on-the-Solent, a charming coastal town near Southampton, offers an ideal environment for learning to drive. With its blend of quiet residential streets, busier main roads, and access to the wider Solent region, learner drivers can gain well-rounded experience before venturing onto motorways or into city centre traffic. Choosing to learn here means benefiting from varied road conditions that build genuine confidence behind the wheel.
One of the key advantages of learning in this area is exposure to a range of road types. Newcomers can start on the calmer streets near the seafront before progressing to busier routes leading towards Gosport and Fareham. Roundabouts, in particular, feature prominently throughout the region, giving learners plenty of opportunity to master this essential skill. Furthermore, the proximity to Southampton means students can eventually practise merging onto larger roads, preparing them thoroughly for their driving test and beyond.
Once qualified, new drivers can enjoy exploring what Lee-on-the-Solent has to offer. The seafront promenade provides stunning views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight, making it a popular spot for leisurely drives. Additionally, the town’s proximity to Southampton opens up access to shopping centres, historic sites, and cultural attractions, rewarding learners with newfound freedom.
Beyond daytime exploration, the area boasts a welcoming selection of pubs, restaurants, and social venues, perfect for evenings out. Meanwhile, nearby Southampton extends these options considerably, offering theatres, live music venues, and diverse dining experiences.
Ultimately, learning to drive in Lee-on-the-Solent equips students with practical skills while introducing them to a vibrant, attractive part of Hampshire worth exploring.
Everyone learns at a different pace, but on average it takes around 45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Pricing is based on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, see our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, we offer intensive driving courses in Lee-on-the-Solent for anyone looking to pass in a shorter timeframe, built around where you’re starting from.
Yes, we offer manual or automatic lessons in Lee-on-the-Solent, depending on your preference.
We do, we offer special rates for both students and NHS workers as a way of saying thank you.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups wherever suits you best, so you don’t have to worry about getting to us.
Our instructors cover Lee-on-the-Solent and the surrounding areas – take a look at the areas listed above for details.
Just get in touch and we’ll match you with an instructor in Lee-on-the-Solent, based on your availability.
Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers for all our lesson types, 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 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 have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise Lee-on-the-Solent
Lendrums Driving School Lee-on-the-Solent 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.
For more than 9 years, Marie has taught automatic lessons at Lendrums Driving School, helping hundreds of pupils pass their test with confidence. She specialises in automatic driving, and genuinely enjoys seeing pupils grow more confident lesson by lesson. With almost a decade of experience, she knows exactly how to put a nervous learner at ease, 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.
