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Some instructors covering Winchester
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Sammy
Hi, I'm Sammy. I'm a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Winchester. I've …
Colin
Hi, I'm Colin Smith. I'm a fully qualified driving instructor based in Winchester, and I've been teaching people to drive here in Hampshire for a goo…
Ian
Hi, I'm Ian Wheeler. I run Ian's Driving Academy as a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor, and I've been specially trained in the …
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Winchester
Winchester has a compact, historic centre that shapes the way locals learn to drive. Expect narrow streets around the cathedral, short one-way systems and frequent pedestrian areas. Training here mixes tight town driving with nearby dual carriageways and country lanes. That variety gives learners experience in urban and rural conditions close together.
Nearest Test Centre: Winchester
The nearest DVSA test centre is Winchester, about 0.8 miles from the town centre and easy to reach on short lessons. It runs around 4,233 tests a year, so slots move quickly on some dates. The local test routes often use city streets, nearby roundabouts and short stretches of dual carriageway. The centre's pass rate is 39.8%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Winchester test centre has a pass rate of 39.8%, which is below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates pass at 41.4% and female candidates at 38.2% at this centre, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Southampton centres show higher rates, 45.1% and 46.3% respectively, Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). That spread suggests local test routes and traffic conditions influence outcomes here, as well as standard variation between centres.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons in quieter streets near the cathedral before tackling busier junctions and short one-way systems. Practice hill starts and clutch control around St Giles Hill and other sloping streets. Spend time on roundabouts like the Bar End area and on short dual carriageway links to get used to merging and lane discipline. Take at least one lesson covering country lanes in the surrounding South Downs, as they have narrow bends and limited visibility. Work on observation and speed control for the frequent pedestrian crossings through the centre.
Choosing an Instructor in Winchester
There are two instructors listed locally, so availability can be limited and you should book ahead. Look for an instructor who knows the Winchester test routes and local junctions. Ask about pass rates, lesson structure and whether they do mock tests at the Winchester centre. Expect prices to vary with demand, experience and lesson length.
Lesson Costs in Winchester
Lesson prices in Winchester will depend on instructor experience, car type and whether lessons are weekday or weekend. With only two local instructors, peak-time lessons and short-notice bookings can push prices up. Ask about block-booking discounts and what is included in each lesson.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence and start with theory test revision alongside early driving lessons. Book lessons with a local instructor and arrange a theory test when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Take mock practical tests at the Winchester test centre to get used to local routes and expectations. When both you and your instructor are confident, book the practical test at Winchester or a nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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