Our Hedge End instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Hedge End
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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…
Esan
Esan has helped over 10 students pass their driving test first time in just the last few months, with glowing reviews praising his calm and patient a…
Tim
Tim's been teaching people to drive around Winchester since 2007, and he's built a solid reputation for being patient, reliable and really good at wh…
Richard
Richard Chapman is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) specialising in Category B car instruction. He is based in Chandler's Ford and offers dri…
Mahboub
Mahboub Hannan is an experienced automatic driving instructor at Hannan Driving School in Southampton. He has helped lots of learners pass and really…
Julie
Julie Kesby is a driving instructor based in Romsey. She's known for being really kind, patient, and encouraging with her students. If you're a nervo…
Angie
Hi, I'm Angie. I'm a friendly female driving instructor with 26 years of experience, and I teach around Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford. I've got a very…
Richard
Richard Gibbs has been a driving instructor for over 20 years, helping hundreds of learners pass their tests. Based in Southampton, he's known for hi…
Mark
Hi, I'm Mark. I've been teaching people to drive around Southampton since 2003, and I'm a fully qualified Grade A instructor. I run Mark's Driving Ac…
Ian
Hi, I'm Ian Sage. I've been teaching people to drive around Winchester and Eastleigh for a good while now, and I really enjoy helping new drivers get…
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…
Jay
Jay is a fully qualified, government-registered Approved Driving Instructor based in Hampshire. He's been teaching for a while and has built up a gre…
Learning to Drive in Hedge End
Hedge End sits on the edge of Southampton and feels like a commuter suburb with quieter residential streets and busier routes into town. Learners get a mix of easy practice roads and more challenging junctions close by. Local lessons often include short drives towards the Southampton test centre, which keeps test-day travel simple. The area suits learners who want a mix of low-traffic practice and realistic town driving.
Nearest Test Centre: Southampton
The nearest DVSA test centre is Southampton, about 3.1 miles from Hedge End, so travel time is usually short. Expect a practical test route that mixes town streets with some faster A-road sections. Southampton centre had a pass rate of 45.1% in 2024-2025, which reflects a range of local test routes and traffic conditions, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Book early on popular dates as the centre conducts many tests each year.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Southampton test centre reported a pass rate of 45.1% in 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Southampton passed at 47.7% while female candidates passed at 42.6% in the same period, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. The centre ran 6880 tests in 2024-2025, which means routes and examiners cover a wide range of local conditions, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Practice at different times to get used to rush-hour traffic heading towards Southampton. Work on independent driving and roundabout exits as these often feature on the test route. Get confident with junction observations and lane discipline on faster approaches. Expect buses and cyclists in town centres and plan your positioning early. Book a mock test route that finishes at the Southampton centre so you know the travel and parking on test day.
Choosing an Instructor in Hedge End
There are four instructors listed in the local area, so compare experience and recent pupil feedback. Ask any instructor about their pass record on Southampton routes and whether they offer mock tests. Price will vary with instructor experience, lesson length and block-booking discounts, so get a few quotes. Choose someone who matches your learning pace and offers flexible times.
Lesson Costs in Hedge End
Local lesson prices depend on instructor experience, car type and whether you book blocks of lessons or single sessions. Motorway lessons or instructor travel time can increase the hourly rate, so check what is included before you book. Expect prices to vary across the four available instructors.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online before you start lessons and then book your theory test when you feel ready. Use lessons to prepare for the theory and to build skills for independent driving checks. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at Southampton, which is 3.1 miles away. Take a few mock tests with your instructor to get used to the local routes and test format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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