Our Droxford 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.
Some instructors covering Droxford
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Marius
Marius is an Approved Driving Instructor with a Grade A qualification, based in Portsmouth. He's been teaching learners in the area for over six year…
Annette
Annette is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs Anita Pass Driving Instructors, a friendly driving school based in Fareham, H…
Colin
Colin Martin is a friendly, reassuring driving instructor based in Portsmouth. He's been teaching automatic driving since 2006 and started The Bright…
Garry
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
Latch Drepaul is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who has been teaching since 1998 and running EYE2EYE Driver Training across Hampshire since 200…
Ian
Ian Gibson's been teaching people to drive safely in and around Chichester since 2002. He's an approved driving instructor with the DVSA, and he's bu…
Siobhan
Siobhan Towell is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Waterlooville. She runs her own LDC driving school and has been specially t…
Reg
Reg is an automatic driving instructor based in Waterlooville. He's been teaching since 2002, qualified as an ADI in 2007, and has spent the last 14 …
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…
Sean
Sean Laughton has been a DVSA approved driving instructor since 2009, with a pass rate consistently above the national and local average. He's built …
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 …
Stuart
Stuart has been a fully qualified driving instructor for over 25 years, teaching learner drivers across Havant and the surrounding areas. He gives pa…
Learning to Drive in Droxford
Learning to drive in Droxford gives you a mix of quiet village streets and faster A32 stretches. Country lanes and the Meon Valley make for good practice on narrow roads and blind bends. Local driving has a relaxed pace, though you will need to get used to tractor traffic at times and tight junctions near the village centre. Lessons often include runs towards Wickham and south to Portsmouth for test practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6.5 miles away and usually reached via the A32 and A27. Expect a mix of suburban roads and busier junctions on the test routes, and plan for around 40 to 50 minutes travel depending on traffic. Portsmouth handles around 9,649 tests a year, so booking can be competitive and you may need to travel at off peak times. The centre has a pass rate of 45.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Most learners from Droxford use Portsmouth, where the pass rate is 45.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Portsmouth pass at 47.8% and female candidates at 43.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Lee On The Solent has a higher pass rate of 51.9% and Southampton sits at 45.1%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. These local differences can reflect test routes and local traffic conditions more than candidate ability.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the A32 so you get used to speed changes between village roads and faster sections. Practice hill starts and clutch control on Hambledon Road and the small bridges over the River Meon. Pay attention at T junctions in the village centre, where sightlines are limited. Learn to judge gaps at narrow passing places and be ready for farm vehicles on country lanes. Book a few sessions that finish in Portsmouth so you know the likely test routes and junctions beforehand.
Choosing an Instructor in Droxford
With five local instructors you'll want someone who knows both Droxford and the Portsmouth test routes. Ask about recent pass rates and whether they use Portsmouth or Lee On The Solent for mock tests. Expect average lesson rates around £37 an hour, and be ready to book lessons in advance at weekends. Choose an instructor who offers consistent lesson times so you build steady progress.
Lesson Costs in Droxford
Average hourly lessons in Droxford are about £37. Prices can vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you need late or weekend slots. Intensive courses and dual control hire for tests will raise the total cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence as the first step, then book theory test and lessons with a local instructor. Start with shorter, regular lessons on village streets before moving to the A32 and Portsmouth routes. Once you feel ready, book your practical test at Portsmouth or an alternative centre like Lee On The Solent. After passing the practical you can exchange your test pass for a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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