Passing your driving test in Sholing is a major achievement worth doing properly, and picking the right instructor makes a real difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. Like much of Southampton, Sholing has a mix of busy roundabouts, local traffic, and quieter surrounding routes helps build a well-rounded set of skills, getting you fully ready for your test and for driving afterwards.
The team at Lendrums Driving School know exactly which routes will build your skills fastest. Lendrums Driving School Sholing is with you from your first lesson enquiry right through to the day you pass, with friendly support and genuine local expertise throughout your learning journey.
Don’t just take our word for it, so have a look through our reviews. Whether you’re looking for your first lesson or are switching from another instructor, Lendrums Driving School Sholing is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
During your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, so we are happy to offer all Lendrums Driving School clients no-cost access to our theory training platform, resulting in a 95% first time theory test pass.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up before your test, we make sure you feel calm, confident and fully prepared, adjusting our teaching style to suit you. Backed by years of experience and a real passion for what we do, we’re committed to helping you become a safe, confident driver for life.
You are looking for a driving school that will give you the best results – right? that is why you are looking through our website, so here are a few reasons why:
With everyday life being as stressful as it is 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 had a go at manual and found it wasn’t the right fit. Whatever 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, 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!
Sholing 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 its simple, we cannot make the traffic disappear, however you can control the car more easily, reducing 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 Sholing that 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 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, similar to the students, as a way of showing our appreciation.
All our customers get FREE access to our online theory and hazard perception training, to help you pass your theory test easily.
Our training platform includes all the key topics covered in the official theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the highway code, letting you fit revision around your schedule. Combined with the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in Sholing, this gives you the best possible chance of passing first time.
Many of our pupils find that working through the online training alongside their lessons helps the two sides of learning to drive come together, as the theory and the practical reinforce each other.
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 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:
Sholing, a vibrant suburb of Southampton, offers an excellent environment for learning to drive, combining residential streets with more challenging road types that help build confidence behind the wheel. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, the area provides a diverse range of driving conditions that prepare learners for real-world scenarios they will encounter long after passing their test.
One of the key advantages of learning to drive in Sholing is exposure to busy roads and roundabouts. Nearby routes such as Peartree Avenue and the connections to the M27 motorway allow learners to practice merging, lane discipline, and roundabout navigation under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Additionally, Southampton’s urban layout means learners quickly become accustomed to traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, and multi-lane roundabouts, which are essential skills for the practical driving test.
Beyond the practical benefits, Sholing’s location provides easy access to Southampton’s tourist attractions. Once you have passed your test, you can explore the West Quay Shopping Centre, the historic Southampton Old Town, or take a scenic drive along the coast towards Weston Shore. These destinations make for enjoyable post-test outings, allowing new drivers to put their skills into practice.
Southampton’s nightlife, including bars and restaurants in the city centre, is just a short drive from Sholing, giving new drivers practical routes to practice night driving. Furthermore, local parks and leisure centres offer additional destinations for building driving confidence.
Ultimately, Sholing offers a well-rounded setting for learning to drive, combining practical road experience with access to Southampton’s attractions and nightlife.
It depends on the individual, but most learners find it takes around 45 hours of lessons, alongside plenty of practice, to reach test standard.
Prices depend on the type of lesson 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 Sholing for learners who want to pass quickly, based on your existing experience.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in Sholing, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
Yes, we offer discounts for students and NHS staff as a way of saying thank you.
Yes, we offer flexible pickup and drop off wherever suits you best, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
We cover Sholing and the nearby towns and villages – check the areas we cover section above for details.
Just get in touch and we’ll get you booked in with an instructor in Sholing, to suit your schedule.
Yes, we offer gift vouchers covering all of our lessons, making a great present 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 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 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 what have you got to lose?
Once you have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities Sholing
Lendrums Driving School Sholing is keen to find amazing driving instructors to join the fantastic 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.
For more than 9 years, Marie has taught automatic lessons at Lendrums Driving School, guiding countless learners through to passing. Teaching automatic is where she’s built her career, and genuinely enjoys seeing pupils grow more confident lesson by lesson. With her wealth of experience, she knows exactly how to put a nervous learner at ease, taking the stress out of learning to drive.
– 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.
