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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…
Andy
Andy Horn is a friendly, fully qualified driving instructor based in Sleaford. He runs his own independent LDC driving school and has been specially …
Lewis
Lewis Pound is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained b…
Rob
Hi, I'm Rob Haines. I've been a driving instructor since 2015, and I live in Sleaford. My pass rate is around 80%, which I'm really proud of. Before …
Learning to Drive in Petersfield
Petersfield sits in the South East and feels like a market town where country lanes meet busy A-roads. Learners here often practise around the town centre, on the A3 and on the A272. Traffic can change between quiet residential roads and faster A-road stretches within a short drive. You will get a mix of slow town driving and higher-speed junction work during lessons.
Nearest Test Centre: Portsmouth
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Portsmouth, about 12.6 miles away, so expect a 20 to 35 minute drive depending on traffic. Portsmouth handles a high number of tests each year, so test dates are reasonably frequent. You will drive onto dual carriageways and roundabouts for the independent driving section on routes near Portsmouth. Plan for parking and possible rush hour delays if you are travelling from Petersfield.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Portsmouth test centre has a 45.8% pass rate, below the national average of 47.3, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Portsmouth pass at 47.8% and female candidates at 43.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Chichester reports a higher 53.2% pass rate and Winchester is lower at 39.8%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Use these figures when choosing where to take your test, but remember pass rates vary with candidate experience and test routes.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons around the town centre to get comfortable with the one-way systems, Petersfield Square and narrow High Street entrances. Practice joining and leaving the A3, and use the A272 for longer single-carriageway runs so you get used to overtaking lanes and junction spacing. Spend time on roundabouts, particularly the A3 slip road gyratory and the junctions near the railway station, as these come up in tests. Try lessons at different times of day to experience school runs and market-day traffic. Work on hill starts on steep residential streets and practise bay parking in supermarket car parks.
Choosing an Instructor in Petersfield
There is only one instructor listed for Petersfield, so check their availability and pass rates before committing. Look for an instructor who offers both manual and automatic lessons if you are undecided. Ask about experience with the Portsmouth test routes and whether they accompany last-minute mock tests. Compare lesson length, cancellation terms and how they teach manoeuvres.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post before your first lesson. Book and pass the theory test, including the hazard perception section, before booking the practical driving test. Take regular lessons, build up to independent drives on the A3 and A272, and ask your instructor to do mock tests at least once before the real test. Once you pass the practical, you can exchange your licence for a full driving licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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