Passing your driving test in Widley is a milestone worth getting right, and finding the right driving school makes a real difference to your confidence and progress behind the wheel. Like much of Portsmouth, Widley has a mix of busy roundabouts, local traffic, and quieter back roads 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 Widley supports you from your very first enquiry right through to passing your test, with friendly guidance and expert local knowledge throughout your learning journey.
We’re proud of our reputation in Widley, so have a look through our reviews. Whether you’re a complete beginner or are switching from another instructor, Lendrums Driving School Widley is here to help you become a safe, confident driver.
As part of your learning journey you will need to pass the theory test, and we are happy to offer all Lendrums Driving School clients no-cost access to our online training, which has led to a 95% 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, adjusting our teaching style to suit you. Thanks to our instructors’ patience and genuine care, we’re here to help you become a safe, confident driver who enjoys getting behind the wheel.
You are looking for a driving school that will give you the best results – right? that is why you are browsing 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 really good 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. 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, no more 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!
{location} has its share of busy roads, junctions, roundabouts, traffic lights and built-up areas, where you will be in traffic quite often 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, 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 reduced rates on lessons and block bookings, to take some of the financial pressure off, and we are one of the few driving schools covering Widley that offer driving lesson discounts. We cover the full Widley area, and can pick up and return to college/university, so if you have study gaps in the day, or once you’re a bit more experienced, 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 the everyday stresses and strains you go through, and want to say thank you for everything you do, looking after people and helping them get well again, 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 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. Combined with the practical driving lessons you’ll be having with your instructor in {location}, this gives you the best possible chance for passing first time.
Many of our pupils find that doing the theory training in parallel with their driving lessons helps everything click into place, since the rules you’re learning on paper are the same ones you’re applying behind the wheel.
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 collect you from home and drive you to college or university, once you have some experience on busier roads. Some of the colleges and universities we cover:
Widley, a charming suburb on the northern outskirts of Portsmouth, offers learner drivers a unique blend of challenges and opportunities to build confidence behind the wheel. With its elevated position overlooking the city, Widley provides varied road conditions that are ideal for developing well-rounded driving skills, from quiet residential streets to busier arterial routes connecting to the wider Portsmouth area.
One of the most valuable aspects of learning to drive in Widley is the opportunity to master roundabout navigation. The nearby Portsdown Hill Road and junctions leading towards Cosham present learners with multi-lane roundabouts that require careful observation and timing. Additionally, Southwick Road and the surrounding network of roads offer a mix of traffic conditions, helping new drivers become comfortable with varying speed limits and lane discipline before progressing to Portsmouth’s busier city centre roads.
Once drivers gain confidence, Widley’s proximity to notable attractions makes practice drives more rewarding. Portsdown Hill offers stunning panoramic views and serves as a popular practice route for hill starts. Meanwhile, Portsmouth’s historic dockyard and vibrant nightlife districts, including Gunwharf Quays, are easily accessible for those wanting to combine learning with leisure.
Furthermore, newly qualified drivers can explore Southsea’s seafront, local parks, and shopping centres, making the transition from learner to confident driver both practical and enjoyable.
Ultimately, Widley provides an excellent training ground for new drivers, combining varied road types with convenient access to Portsmouth’s attractions and amenities.
It depends on the individual, but typically it takes around 45 hours of lessons, combined with plenty of practice, to reach test standard.
Prices depend on the lesson type and whether you book in blocks, take a look at our prices page for the latest pricing.
Yes, we offer intensive driving courses in {location} for anyone looking to pass in a shorter timeframe, tailored to your current ability.
Yes, 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.
Yes, we offer flexible pickups from home, college, university or work, to make fitting lessons into your day easier.
We cover {location} and the surrounding areas – check the areas we cover section above for details.
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Yes, Lendrums Driving School offers gift vouchers for all our lesson types, which make a great gift for a birthday, Christmas or any occasion.
Of course – we’re an official Grade A ORDIT training centre, so we can train you through the full instructor training. Take a look at the driving instructor training section above to find out more.
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 here and read about the driving instructor course, and why not book a chat 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 why not find out more?
Once you’re qualified, why not join the team (read below)?
Instructor Franchise Opportunities {location}
Lendrums Driving School {location} is always looking for amazing driving instructors to join the fantastic 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 value transparency and quality.
Karwan is one of our a brilliant instructor who makes 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 he knows the roads inside out. He’s familiar with all the popular test routes and has a high pass rate. You’ll find him teaching in Southsea and the surrounding areas, including central Portsmouth, the docks, Hilsea and Hayling Island.
– Karwan, Approved Driving Instructor For Lendrums Driving School
Let our team of professional instructors help you get there and learn a skill for life. On top of that, we offer free access to our online theory training to help you along the way. Contact us today.
Looking for that perfect gift? We sell a variety of gift packs and vouchers.
