Learning to drive in Portswood is a big step worth taking seriously, and finding the right driving school makes all the difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. Portswood brings together busy roundabouts, built-up traffic, and calmer surrounding areas means you’ll get a well-rounded learning experience, setting you up properly for your test and for real-world driving.
The team at Lendrums Driving School know exactly which routes will build your skills fastest. We support you from your first lesson enquiry right through to the day you pass, with friendly support and genuine local expertise throughout your learning journey.
Our reputation speaks for itself, so why not check out what our pupils have said. Whether you’re a complete beginner or want top-up lessons before your test, {service} Portswood is the right choice for learning to drive in Portswood.
As part of your learning journey you will have to pass the theory test, and we are happy 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.
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. With patience, clear guidance and a genuine passion for teaching, 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 deliver you the best results – right? that is why you are scrolling our website, so here are a few reasons why:
With everyday life being as stressful as it is and the roads getting busier, now is a fantastic 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. 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, off you go with no delay.
Piece of cake 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 feet from one pedal to the other. Another benefit – no rolling backwards!
Portswood has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you ‘ll be in traffic a lot of the time 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 easy on the 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 Portswood that 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, we can pick you up from home and finish at the college/university –
or the other way round, 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, so we offer a discount for NHS driving lessons, the same as for students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
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 support you all the way.
Click through here 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 what have you got to lose?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities Portswood
Lendrums Driving School Portswood is keen to find talented driving instructors to join the fantastic team.
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, 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 Portswood, this sets you up of passing both parts of your test first time.
Many of our pupils find that working through the online training alongside their lessons makes the whole learning process click faster, since the rules you’re learning on paper are the same ones you’re applying behind the wheel.
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.
Marie has spent nearly a decade as one of Lendrums Driving School’s automatic instructors, helping hundreds of pupils pass their test with confidence. Teaching automatic is where she’s built her career, and takes real pride in watching a nervous first-timer become a confident driver. With almost a decade of experience, her patience shines through in every lesson, helping learners feel comfortable behind the wheel from the very start.
– Marie, Lendrums Driving School
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 pick you up from home and drop you at college or university, once you have a bit of experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Portswood, a vibrant suburb of Southampton, offers a unique and challenging environment for learner drivers. With its bustling high street, constant flow of pedestrians, and proximity to the University of Southampton, this area provides invaluable real-world experience that prepares new drivers for a variety of road conditions. Choosing to learn in Portswood means gaining confidence in navigating both quiet residential streets and demanding urban traffic.
One of the primary benefits of learning to drive in Portswood is the exposure to busy roads and multiple roundabouts. The area around Portswood Road and its connecting routes requires sharp observation skills and confident decision-making. Consequently, learners quickly become adept at judging speed, merging safely, and understanding right-of-way rules. Furthermore, the proximity to Southampton’s ring road system means students often practice transitioning from local roads to faster-paced dual carriageways, building comprehensive skills applicable to motorway driving later on.
Beyond the practical driving lessons, Portswood boasts excellent local attractions worth exploring once you’ve passed your test. The area is renowned for its eclectic nightlife, with numerous bars and restaurants catering to students and locals alike. Additionally, nearby Southampton Common offers a peaceful retreat, while the city centre provides shopping and cultural experiences just a short drive away.
Ultimately, learning to drive in Portswood equips new drivers with essential skills through its combination of challenging roads and roundabouts. This preparation, paired with the area’s vibrant social scene, makes it an ideal location to begin your driving journey.
Everyone learns at a different pace, but most learners find it takes around 45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, to reach test standard.
Costs vary based on the type of lesson and whether you book in blocks, take a look at our prices page for full details.
Yes, we offer intensive driving courses in Portswood for learners who want to pass quickly, tailored to your current ability.
Yes, we offer manual or automatic lessons in Portswood, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
We do, we offer special rates for students and NHS staff as a way of saying thank you.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickups from home, college, university or work, so you don’t have to worry about getting to us.
Our instructors cover Portswood and the nearby towns and villages – see our full list above to see if we cover your area.
Simply get in touch and we’ll find you an instructor in Portswood, to suit your schedule.
We do, we offer gift vouchers for all our lesson types, making a great present for any special occasion.
Yes – Lendrums Driving School is an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so our trainers can guide you through all three parts of instructor training. Take a look at the driving instructor training section above to find out more.
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.
