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Some instructors covering Gosport
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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…
Joe
Hi, I'm Joe Picken. I've been teaching people to drive around Gosport and Lee on the Solent since 1976, when I started the Gosport School of Motoring…
Lou
Lou Down runs Lou's School of Motoring in Gosport. She's a fully qualified professional driving instructor, registered with the Driving Standards Age…
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…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Gosport
Learning to drive in Gosport means training on a compact peninsula with a mix of narrow residential streets and busier coastal roads. Lessons often include time on the A32 and around Haslar, plus practice near the Gosport ferry and Stokes Bay. Local routes are short, so you cover test-style junctions and roundabouts quickly. You get a lot of practical miles in a small area, which suits focused practice.
Nearest Test Centre: Lee On The Solent
Lee On The Solent is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.3 miles from Gosport, a short drive along local A-roads. Expect coastal and suburban test routes with roundabouts and residential manoeuvres. The centre handles around 1,492 tests a year, so sessions are regular and fairly busy. You may find test slots at nearby Portsmouth or Newport if Lee On The Solent is full.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Lee On The Solent has a pass rate of 51.9%, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Lee On The Solent pass at 56.3% while female candidates pass at 47.9% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Portsmouth runs lower at 45.8% and Newport (Isle of Wight) is at 50.5%, showing local variation you might consider when booking (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These figures reflect the test centres serving Gosport rather than individual instructors.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter side streets off Stoke Road to build clutch and steering control without traffic pressure. Move on to the A32 for dual carriageway experience and to practise lane discipline before tackling Haslar Bridge and the routes toward Lee-on-the-Solent. Practice roundabout entries at the Rowner and Fareham junctions, and rehearse reversing and bay parking on narrower residential roads. Watch for cyclists near the seafront and adjust speed on tight bends by Stokes Bay. Try lesson times outside peak commuter hours for clearer practice runs.
Choosing an Instructor in Gosport
There are eight instructors listed in Gosport, so check availability and whether they cover test-route practice. Expect average lesson prices around £37 per hour, though some instructors may charge more for intensive courses or weekend slots. Look for an instructor who knows Lee On The Solent test routes and offers dual-control tuition plus a clear cancellation policy. Ask about pass rates for their pupils and how they prepare you for local junctions and roundabouts.
Lesson Costs in Gosport
Average single-hour lessons in Gosport are about £37. Costs vary with instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book intensive blocks or evening and weekend lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence and book your theory test before taking many practical lessons. Do regular hour-long lessons with a local instructor to learn clutch control, junctions and parking manoeuvres used around Lee On The Solent. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at Lee On The Solent or a nearby centre like Portsmouth or Newport. Keep a log of your lesson progress to show readiness on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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