Our Romsey 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 Romsey
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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…
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…
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…
Kev
Kev Tanner is a fully qualified, government-registered Approved Driving Instructor based in Winchester. He's been teaching for a while and covers Eas…
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…
Mahboub
Mahboub Hannan is an experienced automatic driving instructor at Hannan Driving School in Southampton. He has helped lots of learners pass and really…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jon
Jon Reynolds is an independent driving instructor who's been teaching in Winchester since 2004. He's a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor, which mea…
Learning to Drive in Romsey
Romsey sits in the South East, close to Southampton and surrounded by Hampshire countryside. It feels like a compact town with a mix of narrow streets and quieter lanes that are good for early lessons. You will often find commuter traffic heading toward Southampton, so many lessons include short dual carriageway work as well as town driving. Local instructors know the regular test routes into Southampton and nearby villages.
Nearest Test Centre: Southampton (Maybush)
Southampton (Maybush) is the nearest DVSA centre, about 4.3 miles away from Romsey. Expect a short drive to the centre and a high volume of tests, with 8,194 tests held there in 2024-2025. The centre's pass rate was 46.3%, so test days here are competitive, and you should prepare for typical urban manoeuvres and roundabout work. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Southampton (Maybush) recorded a 46.3% pass rate, slightly below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates there passed at 47.5% and female candidates at 45%, reflecting a small gender split locally. Nearby centres show variation, with Southampton at 45.1% and Winchester at 39.8%, illustrating how pass rates change across short distances. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets to build control before moving to busier roads toward Southampton. Practice junction observations and lane discipline for short dual carriageways you will meet on commuter routes. Spend time learning roundabout approaches and exits, since they feature heavily on local test routes and in town driving. Work on parked-car recoveries and close control; Romsey town centre has tight parking and narrow lanes. Try a few mock test runs into Southampton (Maybush) to get used to the route and timing.
Choosing an Instructor in Romsey
There are only three instructors listed in Romsey, so availability can be limited and you should book early. Look for an instructor with recent pass records and good local knowledge of the Maybush routes into Southampton. Ask about lesson structure, pupil progression and whether they include mock tests that replicate the Southampton centre. Expect instructors to set their own prices, and to offer block-booking discounts or intensive courses by arrangement.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before you start formal lessons. Study and pass the theory test, including hazard perception, then book practical lessons with a local instructor. When your instructor thinks you are ready, they will help you book a practical test at Southampton (Maybush) or a nearby centre. On passing the practical test you get your full driving licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
Guides for Romsey
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Manual Driving Lessons in Hemel Hempstead: Prices & Tips
Manual driving lessons in Hemel Hempstead are in high demand, especially around peak college, work and weekend slots. This guide explains how local test centre wait times in St Albans, Watford and Luton affect availability, what influences lesson prices and how to compare real instructor profiles on MyInstructorFinder. Learn how to choose a manual specialist who covers your preferred test routes, manage waiting lists and decide lesson frequency so you can secure a start date that fits both your budget and schedule.