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Some instructors covering Odiham
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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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Kaz
Kaz Field is a friendly, fully qualified female driving instructor who runs her own independent LDC driving school. She's been specially trained by L…
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…
Mike
Mike is a Grade A driving instructor and has been teaching in and around Basingstoke since 2006. In that time he's helped hundreds of learners pass t…
Learning to Drive in Odiham
Learning to drive in Odiham mixes quiet village lanes with short commuter runs towards nearby towns. Lessons often cover narrow country roads and busier routes into Farnborough and Basingstoke. You will find a small pool of local instructors, so some learners travel for extra lessons or tests. Local roads give good practice for low-speed control and faster stretches beyond the village.
Nearest Test Centre: Farnborough
The nearest DVSA test centre is Farnborough, about 7.6 miles from Odiham. Expect a busy centre that runs around 3,026 tests a year, so book early for popular slots. Farnborough's overall pass rate is 49.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), with male and female splits at 52.0% and 47.4% respectively (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Farnborough posts a 49.7% pass rate, which is above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Basingstoke is close at 47.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025), while Reading sits below at 46.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). These variations mean where you take your test can slightly affect your chances, so consider nearby centres when booking.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons in quiet streets to build clutch and low-speed control before tackling busier approaches into town. Practice roundabout entry and lane discipline, as routes towards Farnborough and Basingstoke can get busy at peak times. Watch for parked cars and narrow sections in the village, and practise mirror checks and anticipation. Try a few lessons that include the route to the test centre so you get familiar with traffic patterns and junctions.
Choosing an Instructor in Odiham
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book your theory test once you are ready. Take regular lessons and log your practice time, then arrange your practical test at a nearby centre such as Farnborough. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate, and suitable insured vehicle on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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