Our Brading instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Best Driving Instructors in Brading
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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 Brading
Learning to drive in Brading means quiet village roads and short trips on the A3055 to neighbouring towns. Coastal weather and occasional strong winds shape how you learn, especially on exposed stretches near Sandown and Bembridge. Local lanes are narrow and often used by farm vehicles, so you will practise tight turns and careful observation. Lessons often include time on Brading High Street and the approach to Brading station level crossing.
Nearest Test Centre: Newport (Isle of Wight)
Newport (Isle of Wight) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6.6 miles from Brading by road, and it handles several thousand tests a year. Expect typical island test routes and some coastal and urban sections around Newport. Newport test centre pass rate is 50.5% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and it ran 3,412 tests in 2024-2025. Male pass rate is 50.5% and female pass rate is 50.4% at Newport (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Newport's pass rate of 50.5% is above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Lee On The Solent posts 51.9% and Portsmouth shows 45.8% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male and female pass rates at Newport are nearly identical, 50.5% and 50.4% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These figures suggest test outcomes on the island are on par with local driving conditions and route familiarity.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early in the day to avoid school-run traffic on Brading High Street and around Bembridge Lane. Practice crossings at the level crossing by Brading station and learn the warning signs and stop lines. Spend time on the A3055 for higher-speed lane discipline and for handling gusty coastal wind. Expect narrow country lanes where farm vehicles and parked cars force you to slow and give way, so rehearsing observation and slow-speed control helps. Work on roundabout manoeuvres at the junctions toward Sandown and Ryde, and practise junctions where visibility is limited by hedges.
Choosing an Instructor in Brading
There are six local instructors working around Brading, so availability can be limited during term time. Look for an instructor who knows island roads and the Newport test routes, and who offers clear feedback and local route practice. Expect average lesson prices around £37 per hour, with some variation for block-bookings or intensive courses. Ask about pass-rate history and mock tests before you book.
Lesson Costs in Brading
Average hourly lessons in Brading cost about 37. Travel time to your lesson or late cancellations can affect the final price. Block bookings usually lower the per-hour cost, while specialist lessons or intensive courses may cost more.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before you book lessons, and study the Highway Code and theory test materials. You must pass the theory and hazard-perception tests before taking the practical. Book your practical test at Newport (Isle of Wight) unless you prefer to travel to a mainland centre. Keep a record of your lessons and take mock tests with your instructor to prepare for local test routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026