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Some instructors covering Hambledon
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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…
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 …
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 …
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 Hambledon
Hambledon is a quiet village on the edge of the South East, with a rural feel and easy access to Portsmouth. Lessons here often start on narrow lanes and move onto busier coastal routes as you build confidence. Local driving has a mix of slow village junctions and quicker A-road sections when you head towards Portsmouth or Chichester. Expect a relaxed pace for early lessons and a few more challenging routes as you near the test centre.
Nearest Test Centre: Portsmouth
The nearest DVSA test centre is Portsmouth, about 7.6 miles from Hambledon. You will likely travel on country and suburban roads to reach it, and test routes commonly include approaches to Portsmouth and nearby coastal roads. Portsmouth runs around 9,649 tests a year and has a pass rate of 45.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Bookings can be busy so plan ahead if you need a specific test date.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Portsmouth test centre has a pass rate of 45.8%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Portsmouth pass at 47.8% while female candidates pass at 43.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Chichester posts a higher pass rate of 53.2% and Lee On The Solent sits at 51.9%, which can be alternatives if you want a different route or booking options (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). The Portsmouth centre conducts about 9,649 tests a year, so it handles a substantial number of local learners (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quiet village lanes to practice clutch control and observation before moving onto busier roads. Watch for blind bends and narrow bridges on local routes, and practise pull-over stops where visibility is limited. When you drive towards Portsmouth expect more roundabouts and quicker junction decisions, so practise lane discipline and mirror-checking. Coastal roads can be exposed, so be ready for gusty crosswinds and changing light conditions near the shore. Book a few longer lessons that include the run to the test centre to learn the typical test routes and parking spots.
Choosing an Instructor in Hambledon
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Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and then book your theory test while you start lessons. Begin with weekly lessons and add longer sessions as you approach test standard. Take a few mock tests with your instructor and then book your practical test at Portsmouth when you and your instructor agree you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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