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Some instructors covering Botley
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Annette
Annette is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs Anita Pass Driving Instructors, a friendly driving school based in Fareham, H…
Esan
Esan has helped over 10 students pass their driving test first time in just the last few months, with glowing reviews praising his calm and patient a…
Tim
Tim's been teaching people to drive around Winchester since 2007, and he's built a solid reputation for being patient, reliable and really good at wh…
Richard
Richard Chapman is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) specialising in Category B car instruction. He is based in Chandler's Ford and offers dri…
Kev
Kev Tanner is a fully qualified, government-registered Approved Driving Instructor based in Winchester. He's been teaching for a while and covers Eas…
Mahboub
Mahboub Hannan is an experienced automatic driving instructor at Hannan Driving School in Southampton. He has helped lots of learners pass and really…
Julie
Julie Kesby is a driving instructor based in Romsey. She's known for being really kind, patient, and encouraging with her students. If you're a nervo…
Angie
Hi, I'm Angie. I'm a friendly female driving instructor with 26 years of experience, and I teach around Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford. I've got a very…
Ian
Hi, I'm Ian Sage. I've been teaching people to drive around Winchester and Eastleigh for a good while now, and I really enjoy helping new drivers get…
Richard
Richard Gibbs has been a driving instructor for over 20 years, helping hundreds of learners pass their tests. Based in Southampton, he's known for hi…
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark. I've been teaching people to drive around Southampton since 2003, and I'm a fully qualified Grade A instructor. I run Mark's Driving Ac…
Katy
Katy runs KT Driving School, a small, friendly operation in Hampshire. She's a fully qualified female instructor who's trusted by her students for ma…
Learning to Drive in Botley
Learning to drive in Botley mixes village streets with quick A-road links into Southampton and Winchester. It feels local and compact, with Botley High Street and the A334 often on lesson routes. There are just four local instructors, so lessons can feel personal and familiar. You get both quiet residential roads and busier commuter routes nearby.
Nearest Test Centre: Southampton
Southampton test centre sits about 2.3 miles away, a short drive from Botley. Expect town-centre driving, some busier A-roads and test routes that use the A334 and approaches from the M27 corridor. The centre runs several thousand tests a year, so book early to get your preferred date. You'll usually meet local instructors who know the Southampton routes well.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Southampton test centre had a pass rate of 45.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Southampton passed at 47.7% while female candidates passed at 42.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Southampton (Maybush) reported 46.3% and Winchester 39.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Southampton carried out 6,880 tests in the reported period (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on Botley High Street to get used to parked cars and narrow lanes. Move on to the A334 for practice at higher speeds and lane discipline when you are ready. Use short drives towards the M27 to practise merging and motorway awareness where instructors offer motorway tuition. Pay attention to rush-hour traffic into Southampton and the pinch points near the station. Practise roundabout entries and lane selection, especially where local roads meet the A334.
Choosing an Instructor in Botley
With only four instructors in Botley, availability can be limited so book early. Pick someone who offers lessons to the Southampton test centre and who can show you typical test routes. Ask about lesson length, pass rates and whether they provide test-day accompanying. Check that they are DVSA-approved and have good local knowledge of Botley High Street and the A334.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Start with regular lessons to build basics on Botley High Street and nearby A-roads. Book your theory test and pass it before you arrange the practical. When you book the practical, confirm which Southampton centre you will use and bring your provisional and theory pass on the test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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