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Some instructors covering Hartley Wintney
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Hayley
Hayley's helped over 400 students pass their driving test, many on their first attempt. Based in Church Crookham, Hampshire, she's a fully qualified …
Basil
If you learn with Basil, you'll get a patient, friendly instructor who's been teaching in the Camberley area since 2012. He's fully independent now, …
Billie
Billie Smith has been on the DVSA Approved Register of Driving Instructors for 20 years, training drivers of all abilities across the southeast of En…
Anne
Anne Lenton is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Basingstoke. She's been teaching people to drive for over 40 years, and her studen…
Matt
Matt Whatley runs QA Motoring School with a high first-time pass rate that's well above the national average. He's built his reputation on customer s…
Gabriella
Gabriella, or Gabs as her students call her, is a friendly female driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire. She's been teaching people to d…
Ian
Ian Roger is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Aldershot. He's a fully qualified ADI with over four years of experience, and he's built a …
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul Clarke. I run Clarke's School of Motoring, and I'm a DSA approved driving instructor. I've been teaching people to drive around Camberle…
Helen
Helen is the driving instructor and founder of Surrey Downs Driving Academy, with over 20 years of experience. She keeps things calm and relaxed, and…
Gavin
Hi, I'm Gavin House. I'm a fully qualified driving instructor based in Farnborough, Hampshire, and I've been teaching people to drive for quite a few…
Alif
Alif is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Farnborough. He's part of Road Skills Driving School, where he helps learners build confid…
Jason
Jason Thorne runs Highway Driving School, offering patient and friendly driving lessons in Aldershot, Farnborough, and Farnham. He's a fully-qualifie…
Learning to Drive in Hartley Wintney
Hartley Wintney feels like a large village with a mix of quiet lanes and busy A30 traffic. Learning to drive here gives you both peaceful residential streets and fast roads to practise joining and overtaking. Local character comes from the High Street, village green and short rural roads that lead out to nearby towns. You are close to Farnborough and Basingstoke, so test routes vary quickly between town and dual carriageway driving.
Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough
Farnborough is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6 miles from Hartley Wintney. It handles a high number of tests each year, so you'll often find a steady flow of appointments. Expect test routes that include busy town roads and short runs on faster A-roads close to the town. Farnborough's pass rate is 49.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Farnborough's pass rate of 49.7% is above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Basingstoke is close to the national average at 47.8% while Reading is a little lower at 46.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male and female pass splits at Farnborough show 52% for males and 47.4% for females (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These figures suggest slightly better outcomes at Farnborough than at several nearby centres.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the village High Street to get used to narrow parked-car situations and pedestrian crossings. Move on to the A30 to practise merging and maintaining speed on faster single-carriageway sections. Spend time on Reading Road and the roundabout junctions near the village so you can handle multi-lane approaches and lane discipline. Do some evening driving to get used to reduced light and different traffic flows. If you plan to use the M3, practise the slip-road merges and lane changes well before attempting them during test runs.
Choosing an Instructor in Hartley Wintney
There are four local instructors listed, so check availability and whether they cover Farnborough test routes. Look for an ADI who knows the A30 and common test routes into Farnborough and Basingstoke. Expect to pay around the local average of £38 per hour, though block bookings and intensive courses may vary. Ask about lesson structure and pass-plus style follow-ups.
Lesson Costs in Hartley Wintney
Average lesson price in the area is £38 per hour. Prices vary by instructor experience, car type, and whether you book weekends or intensive courses.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons. Start with regular one-hour lessons, then book your theory test once you are comfortable with the basics. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book your practical test at Farnborough or a nearby centre. After you pass the practical, exchange your provisional for a full licence through DVLA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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