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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
Malcolm
Hi, I'm Mal. I run Mal's Driving School in Chichester, West Sussex, and I've been helping people learn to drive confidently for years. My approach is…
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…
Learning to Drive in Emsworth
Emsworth is a small coastal town on the South East coast with a mix of narrow High Street roads and quiet country lanes. Lessons here mean dealing with parked cars, tidal traffic around the harbour and stretches of the A259. You'll often head west towards Chichester or east towards Portsmouth for longer practice runs. Local driving has a relaxed pace but tests can include faster A roads nearby.
Nearest Test Centre: Chichester
Chichester test centre is about 7 miles from Emsworth, roughly a 20 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect a mix of rural B roads and busier A roads such as the A27 on the routes used for tests. Book arrivals early as parking and check-in are strict on the day. If you fail, nearby retest options include Portsmouth and Lee On The Solent.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Chichester's pass rate is 53.2%, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Chichester pass at 55.6% while female candidates pass at 50.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Portsmouth records 45.8% and Lee On The Solent 51.9%, so Chichester is one of the stronger nearby centres (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These local differences often reflect test routes and test centre throughput rather than student ability alone.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the High Street to get used to parked cars and pedestrian crossings. Move on to the A259 to practise higher speeds and lane discipline, then try junctions onto the A27 heading west. Work on pull-ups and observation for vehicles entering from narrow lanes near the harbour. Practice roundabout technique at the main junctions heading towards Chichester, and rehearse reversing into bays on quieter industrial estates. Time lessons around tide and market days to learn how local traffic patterns change.
Choosing an Instructor in Emsworth
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Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence before you start lessons. Book and pass the theory test, including hazard perception, then start regular practical lessons. Arrange at least one mock test at Chichester to familiarise yourself with the routes and test centre procedures. After you pass the practical, you can apply for your full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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