Our Ryde 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 Ryde
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Marius
Marius is an Approved Driving Instructor with a Grade A qualification, based in Portsmouth. He's been teaching learners in the area for over six year…
Annette
Annette is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs Anita Pass Driving Instructors, a friendly driving school based in Fareham, H…
Colin
Colin Martin is a friendly, reassuring driving instructor based in Portsmouth. He's been teaching automatic driving since 2006 and started The Bright…
Latch
Latch Drepaul is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who has been teaching since 1998 and running EYE2EYE Driver Training across Hampshire since 200…
Ian
Ian Gibson's been teaching people to drive safely in and around Chichester since 2002. He's an approved driving instructor with the DVSA, and he's bu…
Elaine
Elaine has been teaching people to drive for well over a decade. She ran a franchise with The British School of Motoring for more than 10 years, then…
Emma
Emma is an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who qualified in 2010, so she has over a decade of teaching experience in Gosport, Fareham and the surro…
Joe
Hi, I'm Joe Picken. I've been teaching people to drive around Gosport and Lee on the Solent since 1976, when I started the Gosport School of Motoring…
Lou
Lou Down runs Lou's School of Motoring in Gosport. She's a fully qualified professional driving instructor, registered with the Driving Standards Age…
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…
Andy
Hi, I'm Andy Berryman. I've been teaching people to drive since 2003, mainly on the Isle of Wight and around Southampton. I'm a Grade A instructor an…
Learning to Drive in Ryde
Learning to drive in Ryde feels coastal and compact. Lessons often mix quiet residential streets with busy seafront stretches near Ryde Pier and the Esplanade. You will practise narrow lanes and ferry-related traffic on the A3055 en route to the mainland. Local instructors tend to know the shorter test routes used by nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: Newport (Isle of Wight)
Lee On The Solent is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 5.9 miles from Ryde by road. The centre has a 51.9% pass rate. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Expect tests to include both urban and coastal driving, and ask your instructor about likely local routes before the day.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Lee On The Solent posts a 51.9% pass rate, above the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Lee On The Solent pass at 56.3% while female candidates pass at 47.9%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Newport (Isle of Wight) sits at 50.5% and Portsmouth at 45.8%, so local centres vary. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Watch pedestrians and cyclists along the Esplanade, especially near Ryde Pier, as footfall can be high. Expect crosswinds on coastal stretches of the A3055, which affect steering and lane position. Union Street and the High Street can be narrow and busy, so practise clutch control and slow-speed manoeuvres. Ferry timetables create short peaks of traffic, so plan lessons outside peak sailings when you can. Ask your instructor to take you on the route towards Lee On The Solent so you get familiar with common test roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Ryde
There are seven instructors listed in Ryde, so availability can vary and you should book early. Look for an instructor who knows local test routes and who offers a clear lesson plan and pricing. Expect average lesson prices around £37 per hour but check whether that covers dual controls, block discounts or test-day accompaniment. A good instructor will give honest feedback and prepare you for the actual test centre conditions.
Lesson Costs in Ryde
Average single lessons in the area cost about £37. Local price differences depend on instructor experience, lesson length and whether you buy block bookings or pay-as-you-go.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book and pass your theory test before the practical. Start lessons with a local instructor who can take you on roads around Ryde and towards Lee On The Solent. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book a practical test at a nearby centre and use mock tests to rehearse the route and manoeuvres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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