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Whippingham

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Learning to drive in Whippingham

Driving lessons in Whippingham start from £38 per hour with instructors serving the area. Actual lesson length varies; check each listing. The nearest driving test centre, Newport (Isle of Wight), around 3 miles away, has a 54% pass rate - in line with the 53% average across Britain's test centres, and stable over the past year. Around 1,100 people in the Whippingham area currently hold a provisional driving licence.

Pass rate figures from 2025-26 DVSA data. Learner numbers from DVLA, August 2026.

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Instructors in Whippingham Near You

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£38
from / hr equivalent
3
female instructors
4
offer automatic
8
offer mock tests
13 yrs
avg experience

TC
Tracey Cocksedge
No reviews yet

East Cowes · under 1 mile
Female
English
On Avg. 30 to 80 lessons to pass
9+ years experience
Manual
£43–£60 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

SC
Samantha Clements
No reviews yet

East Cowes · under 1 mile
Female
English
On Avg. 30 to 50 lessons to pass
21+ years experience
Manual
£40 per hour
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

AF
Amanda Foley
No reviews yet

Isle of Wight · 3 miles
Female
English
On Avg. 1 to 70 lessons to pass
15+ years experience
Manual
£38–£40 per hour
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
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Email

MA
Mark Allibone
No reviews yet

Gosport · 7 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass
8+ years experience
Automatic
£40–£100 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

DD
Doug's Driving School
No reviews yet

Fareham · 8 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 26 to 40 lessons to pass
10+ years experience
Automatic
£40–£60 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email

SC
Simon Charles Patter
No reviews yet

Fareham · 8 miles
Male
English
On Avg. 20 to 40 lessons to pass
2+ years experience
Manual
£40–£45 per lesson
Block bookings available
Mock tests available
Email
Lessons

Lesson Prices, Options and Test Waits in Whippingham

You can learn in a manual or an automatic car in Whippingham: 4 local instructors teach manual and 4 teach automatic. Instructors who have confirmed their prices charge between £38 and £47 an hour. 8 accept block bookings and 8 offer mock tests. You will also find instructors who speak Hindi, Punjabi and Telugu. Once you're ready, the wait between booking and taking a test at Newport (Isle of Wight) is about 7 weeks (DVSA figures for September 2026).

Hourly price
£38 - £47
Confirmed by local instructors
Test wait
~7weeks
at Newport (Isle of Wight) · DVSA, September 2026
Manual or automatic
4 teach manual4 teach automatic
Block bookings
8
instructors offer them
Mock tests
8
instructors offer them
Instructors who speak
HindiPunjabiTelugu
Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Whippingham

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Whippingham, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Whippingham and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Whippingham's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Whippingham?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Newport (Isle of Wight)

Newport

Based on 3,616 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

54.15%
Pass Rate
~7-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
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Lee On The Solent

Lee on the Solent

Based on 8,502 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

63.21%
Pass Rate
~19-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Rookley LGV

Rookley

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable
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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Based on 13,518 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

52.83%
Pass Rate
~16-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
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Southampton LGV

Southampton

Driving test centre location with practical test services available

Pass rate data unavailable
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

Southampton (Maybush)

Southampton

Based on 10,480 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

50.31%
Pass Rate
~14-week wait (September 2026)
Test Types Available
Car
Mod 1
Mod 2
Lorry
ADI P2
ADI P3
SC
You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
See Full Centre GuideView on Google Maps
This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk
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Instructor MikeJust now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Whippingham

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Whippingham.

Lee On The Solent has the highest pass rate in the area at 63.21%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Whippingham is 55.1%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Whippingham. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Whippingham is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Whippingham is Newport (Isle of Wight), around 3 miles away, with a 54% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Whippingham range from £38 to £47 per hour, based on confirmed hourly prices. Actual lesson prices and lengths vary; check each listing.

At Newport (Isle of Wight), the typical (median) wait between booking a driving test and taking it was about 7 weeks in September 2026, according to DVSA. Waiting times change every month.

Yes - you will find instructors teaching in Whippingham who speak Hindi, Punjabi and Telugu. Each listing shows the languages that instructor speaks.

Yes - 8 instructors teaching within 10 miles of Whippingham accept block bookings. Ask the instructor what their packages include.