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Best Driving Instructors in Gosport
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Annette
Annette is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs Anita Pass Driving Instructors, a friendly driving school based in Fareham, H…
Garry Banks
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 Drepaul
Latch Drepaul is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who has been teaching since 1998 and running EYE2EYE Driver Training across Hampshire since 200…
Craig
Craig is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Gosport and he specialises in manual lessons. He has a strong first time pass rate and keeps l…
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…
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…
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 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.
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Last reviewed: February 2026