Some instructors covering Chandler's Ford
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Mahboub
Mahboub Hannan is an experienced automatic driving instructor at Hannan Driving School in Southampton. He has helped lots of learners pass and really…
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…
Jay
Jay is a fully qualified, government-registered Approved Driving Instructor based in Hampshire. He's been teaching for a while and has built up a gre…
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…
Jon
Jon Reynolds is an independent driving instructor who's been teaching in Winchester since 2004. He's a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor, which mea…
Learning to Drive in Chandler's Ford
Chandler's Ford sits between Southampton and Winchester and has a suburban feel with busy commuter routes. Learners get a mix of quiet residential streets and faster roads that test judgement and lane discipline. Lessons here often include Winchester Road and routes towards the M27, so you get a variety of conditions. Local driving feels pragmatic rather than flashy.
Nearest Test Centre: Southampton
Southampton test centre is the closest, about 3.8 miles from Chandler's Ford, so it is easy to reach for lessons and the test. Expect an urban test area with stretches of dual carriageway and residential streets on the routes. Southampton had a 45.1% pass rate and ran 6,880 tests in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Plan travel time and any parking or traffic around the centre on test day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Southampton's pass rate is 45.1%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Southampton passed at 47.7% and female candidates at 42.6%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Southampton (Maybush) shows 46.3% and Winchester is lower at 39.8%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. That spread means practice on both town and faster roads helps improve readiness.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets to build control, then move on to Winchester Road for junctions and busier traffic. Practice merging and lane discipline before using the M27 slip-roads on mock test routes. Give yourself extra time for rush-hour queues heading towards Southampton, and practise roundabout procedure at the main local roundabouts. Focus on clear observation at junctions and signalling well ahead of lane changes.
Choosing an Instructor in Chandler's Ford
There are only three local instructors in Chandler's Ford, so availability can be limited and you may need to book ahead. Look for an ADI with good local knowledge and experience of the Southampton test routes. Ask if they include mock tests that finish at Southampton, and compare lesson flexibility rather than just price. Check recent pupil feedback about pass-test preparation.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book lessons with a local ADI while you study for the theory test. Take plenty of supervised practice on Chandler's Ford roads and then book your practical test at Southampton when you feel ready. Your instructor should advise on typical waiting times and may help with mock tests at the test centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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