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Mark Drinkwater
Mark Drinkwater set up Andover Driving School back in September 2001 and has grown it into a busy, family-run school covering Andover and the surroun…
Nick Stone
Nick Stone is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Andover, offering quality lessons at a fair price. He teaches with Ace Driving Sc…
Learning to Drive in Andover
Learning to drive in Andover means practising on a mix of town streets and busy A-roads. The town sits close to the A303 and A343, so you'll get early experience with dual carriageway joins and roundabouts. Only a small number of instructors operate here, so lessons can be limited and you may need to travel for tests. Local driving feels practical rather than scenic, with straightforward layouts and a few tight residential streets.
Nearest Test Centre: Winchester
Winchester is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 12.4 miles from Andover. Expect to travel into Winchester for your practical test, where this centre runs around 4,233 tests a year, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The Winchester centre records a 39.8% pass rate, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025, so a nearby alternative like Newbury may suit some learners. Book your slot early to avoid long waits.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Winchester's pass rate sits at 39.8%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 41.4% and female candidates at 38.2% at Winchester, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Greenham records 48.2% and Newbury (Hambridge Lane) records 54.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These nearby differences mean some learners from Andover choose a slightly further centre to improve their odds.
Local Driving Tips
Practice joining and leaving the A303 carefully, and get comfortable with lane discipline on dual carriageways. Work on roundabout techniques on the A343 approaches and in town, where traffic can be busy at peak times. Spend time practising bay parking and pulling up on narrow residential streets to build confidence for maneuvers in town. If you can, drive some routes into Winchester to get used to the test centre area's junctions and parking. Regular short sessions are better than occasional long ones when traffic feels unfamiliar.
Choosing an Instructor in Andover
There are only two instructors recorded in the area, so check availability and book lessons early. Ask whether they teach in automatic or manual and if they offer mock tests in Winchester or Newbury. Compare pass records and lesson structure rather than picking on price alone, since fewer local instructors can mean limited slots. Expect some travel to be part of the learning process, especially for test runs.
Lesson Costs in Andover
Local average lesson pricing is not available for Andover. Prices will vary by instructor, lesson length and whether you need lessons that include travel to Winchester or Newbury for mock tests. Expect costs to rise if you need regular trips into nearby test centres.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book and pass the theory test before you sit a practical. Start lessons with a local instructor and build experience on the A303 and A343 as well as town streets. When you and your instructor feel ready, book your practical at Winchester or at a nearby centre like Newbury or Greenham, and plan travel to the test centre in advance.
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Last reviewed: February 2026