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Best Driving Instructors in Bembridge
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Garry Banks
Garry Banks is an experienced, down-to-earth driving instructor with a strong record of getting people through their tests. Trained by BSM, he qualif…
Latch Drepaul
Latch Drepaul is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who has been teaching since 1998 and running EYE2EYE Driver Training across Hampshire since 200…
Craig
Craig is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Gosport and he specialises in manual lessons. He has a strong first time pass rate and keeps l…
Elaine
Elaine has been teaching people to drive for well over a decade. She ran a franchise with The British School of Motoring for more than 10 years, then…
Emma
Emma is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who qualified in 2010, so she has over a decade of teaching experience in Gosport, Fareham and the surro…
Julie
Julie is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with over six years of teaching experience in the Portsmouth area. She is DVSA approved …
Learning to Drive in Bembridge
Learning to drive in Bembridge means quiet village lanes and coastal views. Lessons often use Harbour Road, Forelands and the lane toward Brading, so you get a mix of narrow streets and open roads. Expect some tourist traffic in summer near the windmill and harbour, which gives good practice for observation and junctions. You'll usually travel west for test practice and longer runs toward Newport.
Nearest Test Centre: Newport (Isle of Wight)
Newport (Isle of Wight) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 9.1 miles away by road. It runs around 3,412 tests a year, so slots are available but can fill at peak times. The centre's pass rate is 50.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so candidates from Bembridge do slightly better than the national average. Expect typical island routes on your test, including rural lanes and some busier junctions around Newport.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Newport's pass rate sits at 50.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), higher than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Newport pass at 50.5% and female candidates at 50.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), showing almost no gender gap locally. Nearby Lee On The Solent posts 51.9% and Portsmouth 45.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so options off-island vary. Local instructors often tailor lessons to island roads which can help lift pass chances.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons away from the harbour on quieter streets to build basic control, then move on to Forelands and the village centre to practise tight junctions. Watch for narrow bends and tractors on country lanes, especially near fields outside Bembridge. When heading for Newport, use the road through Brading to get used to roundabouts and the busier A roads. Practise independent driving on longer runs so you are comfortable before a test. Expect crosswinds near the coast on exposed sections, and keep an eye out for parked cars and cyclists in summer.
Choosing an Instructor in Bembridge
There are six local instructors listed, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an ADI who knows island routes and who offers test practice at Newport. Hourly rates here average around £37, so compare block-booking discounts and whether instructors use dual controls or offer pick-up from home. Ask about pass-based lesson plans and experience with island junctions.
Lesson Costs in Bembridge
Average lesson price in Bembridge is about £37 per hour, though block bookings often reduce the hourly rate. Weekend lessons and intensive courses usually cost more, and travel to the mainland test centres can add extra fees.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book your theory test while you begin lessons. Build hours with an ADI who offers local route practice and book a practical test at Newport when your instructor is confident. Bring your provisional licence and theory pass certificate to the test centre, and allow time for the 9.1 mile trip to Newport on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026