Our Loddon 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 Loddon
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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 …
Yasmin
Yasmin is a patient and friendly driving instructor based in Reading, with over 10 years of experience helping learners gain confidence and independe…
Mike
Mike is a DVSA Grade A driving instructor based to the east of Reading, with many years of experience. He offers manual lessons in Woodley, Earley an…
Brishna
Brishna is a friendly, fully qualified female driving instructor based in Reading. She gives automatic driving lessons across Reading and the surroun…
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…
Jim
Jim runs Follow Us Driving School, an automatic-only driving school based in Reading. He's passionate about road safety and focuses on producing safe…
Ian
Ian Andrews is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with the Driving Standards Agency. He focuses on safe driving for life and keeps l…
Irfan
Irfan is a calm, patient driving instructor who's great at building confidence. He knows everyone learns differently, so he adapts his lessons to sui…
Tony
Tony Cotterell runs Basingstoke Driving School with over 15 years of teaching experience. He's taught pupils from 16 to 86 years old and knows the Ba…
Nicki
Nicki is a patient female driving instructor who's been teaching people to drive since 2006. She runs Silverline School of Motoring and aims to creat…
Helen
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Learning to Drive in Loddon
Learning to drive in Loddon means practising on quiet village lanes and short stretches of faster A-road on the way to nearby towns. The area has a local, relaxed feel, but you will also get experience of busy junctions and roundabouts on routes towards Basingstoke and Reading. Lessons here suit learners who want a mix of countryside driving and straightforward access to test routes. You will get a lot of time on low-traffic roads, which helps build confidence before busier sections.
Nearest Test Centre: Basingstoke
The nearest DVSA test centre is Basingstoke, about 7 miles from Loddon, so expect a short drive for your practical test. Basingstoke had a pass rate of 47.8% for 2024-2025, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, with around 4,997 tests a year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Test day usually involves town driving and a section on faster roads, so plan practice routes that include dual carriageways and roundabouts. Parking at the centre can be limited at peak times so allow extra time to find a spot.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Basingstoke's pass rate sits at 47.8%, slightly above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Basingstoke passed at 50.1% while female candidates passed at 45.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Reading shows a pass rate of 46.3% and Farnborough 49.7%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, which gives you local options if you prefer a different centre. With around 4,997 tests a year at Basingstoke, waiting times can vary by season, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter narrow lanes around the village to get clutch and steering control. Move on to the busier routes toward Basingstoke so you practise roundabouts and A-road junctions under realistic conditions. Practice hill starts if your instructor takes you towards steeper stretches near local bridges and cuttings. Watch for farm vehicles and slower traffic on country roads, and plan lessons that include at least one run into Basingstoke town centre. Practise reversing into bays and around parked cars, as test routes often include those scenarios.
Choosing an Instructor in Loddon
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Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Book theory test early so you can focus on practical lessons once you pass it. Start lessons with a local instructor who will build you up from quiet lanes to routes used by the Basingstoke test centre. When ready, book your practical test at Basingstoke, about 7 miles away, and ask your instructor for a mock test beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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