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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 Havant
Learning to drive in Havant mixes coastal roads with busy commuter routes into Portsmouth. Lessons often use the A27 and the A259, and practice in town around Havant railway station helps with parking and low-speed control. Rush hour towards Portsmouth shapes lesson times, so expect mornings and late afternoons to be busier. Only a small group of instructors work locally, so lessons can book up quickly.
Nearest Test Centre: Portsmouth
Portsmouth test centre is about 6.6 miles from Havant, roughly a 20-30 minute drive depending on traffic. You should expect a mix of town driving and dual carriageway sections on the test routes, and occasional work towards the A27. Portsmouth had a 45.8% pass rate in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), and it handles around 9,649 tests a year. Male pass rate there was 47.8% and female pass rate 43.8% in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Portsmouth's pass rate of 45.8% in 2024-2025 sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Portsmouth passed at 47.8% and female candidates at 43.8% in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Chichester and Lee On The Solent had higher pass rates, 53.2% and 51.9% respectively in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That variation means choosing a different centre can change the statistical odds.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons outside peak commuter times to avoid queues on the A27. Practise joining and leaving the A27 at the Bedhampton junction and use the A259 towards Emsworth for roundabout and lane discipline. Langstone Bridge and the slip roads to Hayling Island need calm speed control and careful observation. Spend time around Havant town centre and near Havant railway station to master parking, junction control and low-speed manoeuvres. Ask for mock tests that include routes towards Portsmouth so you get used to test-style directions.
Choosing an Instructor in Havant
Havant has eight instructors, so check availability early and book in advance. Look for instructors who do town work and dual-carriageway practice, and who know Portsmouth test routes. Expect to pay around 37 per hour on average, and ask about block-booking discounts. Confirm whether they teach in manual or automatic if you have a preference.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test. Start lessons and practise hazard perception alongside driving. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book a practical test at Portsmouth about 6.6 miles away. Your instructor can advise on the right moment to book based on your progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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