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Some instructors covering Chandlers 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…
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…
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…
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 Chandlers Ford
Learning to drive in Chandlers Ford feels practical and local. Lessons start on quiet residential streets but soon move to busier routes into Southampton and Winchester. Hursley Road and Winchester Road are common training roads, so you get early exposure to commuter traffic. With only three local instructors, expect a small, familiar learning scene.
Nearest Test Centre: Southampton
The nearest DVSA test centre is Southampton, about 3.5 miles away, so practical tests are a short drive on Winchester Road. Southampton runs around 6,880 tests a year, so booking is possible but you may see busy periods. The centre's pass rate is 45.1%, which gives an idea of local test difficulty. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Southampton's pass rate is 45.1%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, showing tests nearby are a little tougher than average. Male candidates at Southampton pass at 47.7% and female candidates at 42.6%, so there is a gender gap locally. Nearby Southampton (Maybush) posts 46.3% and Winchester 39.8%, so pass rates vary across nearby centres. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter roads off Winchester Road to build control before tackling Hursley Road at peak times. Practice roundabout technique near the retail-park roundabout on Winchester Road, it comes up often on test routes. Expect heavy commuter traffic heading towards Southampton in the morning and evening, so practise lane discipline and merging. Find a local instructor who knows the Southampton test routes and common manoeuvres on Hursley Road.
Choosing an Instructor in Chandlers Ford
With only three instructors in Chandlers Ford, check availability early and ask about test route experience. Request lesson plans and how many hours they recommend before the test. Ask if they offer both manual and automatic tuition and if they include mock tests. Be realistic about prices, they vary by demand and instructor experience.
Lesson Costs in Chandlers Ford
Lesson prices in Chandlers Ford depend on instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book blocks of lessons. Travel time to the Southampton test centre or lessons outside peak times can also affect the hourly rate.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons, you can only drive with an instructor or accompanied by a qualified driver until then. Book and pass the theory test, including hazard perception, while you build practical skills. Take regular lessons, book a practical test at Southampton when your instructor agrees you are ready, and consider mock tests on local routes. Keep documents and eyesight requirements ready for test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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