Learning to drive in Somerstown is a big step worth taking seriously, and choosing the right driving school makes all the difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. Somerstown brings together busy roundabouts, local traffic, and quieter back roads means you’ll get a well-rounded learning experience, preparing you thoroughly for your test and beyond.
Our instructors know the Somerstown area well, helping you progress faster. Lendrums Driving School Somerstown supports you from your very first enquiry right through to the day you pass, with friendly support and genuine local expertise at every stage.
We’re proud of our reputation in Somerstown, so why not check out what our pupils have said. Whether you’re looking for your first lesson or need a bit of extra practice, Lendrums Driving School Somerstown is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
As part of your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, so we are pleased to offer all Lendrums Driving School clients complimentary access to our theory training platform, helping achieve a 95 percent first time theory test success rate.
Whatever stage you’re starting from, we focus on building your skills and confidence at your own pace, shaping each lesson around what works for 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?, and that’s why you are browsing our website, so here are some reasons why:
With the stresses of everyday life and the roads getting busier, now is a great 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, since 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 your feet from one pedal to the other. On top of that – No rolling backwards!
{location} 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 we understand the financial strain students are under, so we offer driving lesson and block booking discounts, to make things easier on your budget, and we are among the few driving schools covering Somerstown who offer driving lesson discounts. We cover the full Somerstown area, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you have experience, we’ll 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 just how much pressure you’re under, and would like to thank you for your amazing efforts, looking after people and helping them get well again, so 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.
Our training platform includes everything you need to prepare for the theory test, from hazard perception clips, road signs, and the Highway Code, so you can study at your own pace, whenever suits you. Alongside the hands-on lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in {location}, this puts you in the strongest position for getting through your theory and practical with confidence.
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, as the theory and the practical reinforce each other.
If you are a student 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 a bit of experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, and choosing the right location to build your skills can make all the difference. Somerstown, Portsmouth, offers a unique blend of urban challenges and practical driving experiences that prepare learners for real-world conditions. From navigating busy roads to mastering roundabouts, this vibrant area provides an excellent training ground for new drivers looking to gain confidence behind the wheel.
Somerstown’s proximity to central Portsmouth means learners quickly become accustomed to negotiating busy roads with confidence. Additionally, the area features several roundabouts that offer valuable practice in judging speed, timing, and lane discipline. Mastering these junctions early on ensures learners develop the situational awareness needed for safer driving throughout Portsmouth and beyond.
Furthermore, driving lessons in Somerstown often incorporate routes past popular tourist attractions, including the historic Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the iconic Spinnaker Tower. These routes not only add variety to lessons but also help learners practise driving in areas with higher pedestrian footfall, requiring heightened concentration and caution.
As evening approaches, Portsmouth’s nightlife brings increased traffic and pedestrian activity, particularly around Gunwharf Quays and the city centre. Consequently, learner drivers benefit from experiencing these conditions, gaining insight into how traffic patterns shift throughout the day and night.
Between lessons, Somerstown and the surrounding areas offer plenty of things to do, from local parks to shopping centres, making it convenient to combine practical learning with leisure time.
Ultimately, learning to drive in Somerstown, Portsmouth, equips new drivers with diverse, practical experience that builds lasting confidence on the road.
It depends on the individual, but on average it takes around 40-45 hours of lessons, alongside plenty of practice, to be ready for your test.
Prices depend on the type of lesson and how many you book in a block, see our prices page for the latest pricing.
Absolutely, we offer intensive driving courses in {location} for those wanting to fast-track their test, based on your existing experience.
Of course, we offer both manual and automatic lessons in {location}, so you can choose whichever suits you best.
Yes, we offer discounts for students and NHS staff to support the local community.
Absolutely, we offer flexible pickup and drop off from home, college, university or work, so lessons fit around your schedule.
Our instructors cover {location} and the nearby towns and villages – see our full list above to see if we cover your area.
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Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers for all our lesson types, which make a great gift 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. 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 guide you through the process.
Click 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 have been trained, why not join the team (read below)?
Driving Instructor Franchise {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} 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 value transparency and quality.
Karwan is one of our a brilliant instructor making lessons genuinely enjoyable in a safe, professional environment. He’s been a fully qualified ADI for 3 years now and lives locally with his family, so the local roads are second nature to him. He knows the test routes like the back of his hand and has a high pass rate. You’ll find him teaching in Southsea and the surrounding areas, like central Portsmouth, the docks, Hilsea and Hayling Island.
– Karwan, Approved Driving Instructor For Lendrums Driving School
Let our professional driving instructors help you achieve your goal and pick up a skill that’ll last a lifetime. We also provide free online theory training to help you as you go. Reach out today.
Looking for that perfect gift? We sell a variety of gift vouchers and lesson packs.
