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Some instructors covering Wallington
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Reg
Reg is an automatic driving instructor based in Waterlooville. He's been teaching since 2002, qualified as an ADI in 2007, and has spent the last 14 …
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…
Learning to Drive in Wallington
Wallington sits just outside Portsmouth and feels quietly rural while being close to the coast. Lessons here mix slow country lanes with short trips onto the A27 and M27 for faster practice. Local character is a blend of village roads, farmland, and easy access to seaside routes. You can reach the Portsmouth test centre in a few minutes by car.
Nearest Test Centre: Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 2.4 miles away, so travel is short for most learners. Expect a busy schedule at the centre, with a mix of urban and coastal test routes that often use the A27 and Portchester roundabout. Portsmouth handled 9,649 tests in the year noted, so bookings can fill up quickly. Portsmouth pass rate is 45.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Local pass rates at Portsmouth sit a little under the national average, with Portsmouth at 45.8% compared to the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates at Portsmouth pass at 47.8%, while female candidates pass at 43.8% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Lee On The Solent shows a higher pass rate at 51.9% and Southampton is similar to Portsmouth at 45.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Those differences suggest route choice and local traffic patterns can affect outcomes.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter lanes to build confidence before moving onto the A27 and M27 for higher speed work. Practice at Portchester roundabout and the approaches to Fareham, since roundabouts here are commonly used in tests. Watch for farm vehicles on narrow country roads and for crosswinds on coastal stretches near Gosport and Portsmouth. Try lessons at different times to learn peak traffic patterns around commuter hours and ferry movements.
Choosing an Instructor in Wallington
There are eight instructors in Wallington, so availability can vary and popular slots fill fast. Look for an ADI with local route knowledge and a clear cancellation policy. Expect to pay around the local average but check whether instructors include pick-up from your home or charge extra. Ask about lesson cars, dual controls, and recent pupil pass rates when you contact them.
Lesson Costs in Wallington
Local hourly lessons average about £37, which reflects the area and short travel distances for instructors. Prices can change by time of day, instructor experience, and whether you want intensive courses or home pick-up.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first so you can take lessons. Book and pass your theory test, which includes hazard perception, before the practical. Take regular lessons with an instructor who knows local test routes and then book your practical test at Portsmouth or a nearby centre. When you pass, exchange your provisional for a full licence as instructed by the DVSA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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