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Most learners need 47 hours of professional driving lessons to pass their test. An additional 22 hours of private practice with a family member or friend is also recommended.
Eastleigh’s nearest practical test centre is Eastleigh Driving Test Centre, Mitchell Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4SJ. It boasts a pass rate of 46.5% – slightly below the UK national average of 48.7%. When comparing driving instructors in Eastleigh, ask which test centre they prepare learners for. Practising on local routes makes a real difference to pass rates. Whether you are looking for cheap driving lessons near me, affordable driving lessons near me, or the best driving lessons near me, choosing an instructor who knows the test routes can help you pass first time. Those looking for **car driving lessons near me**, **driving lessons near me automatic**, **driving lessons automatic near me**, or **driving lesson near me** will find instructors who can help.
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Eastleigh Practical Driving Test Centres
- Eastleigh Driving Test Centre, Mitchell Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4SJ – Google Maps
Eastleigh Theory Test Centres
- Southampton Theory Test Centre, South Suite, 2nd Floor, Anglo City House, 2-6 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3EU – Google Maps
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Eastleigh – did you know?
- Eastleigh was named by the novelist Charlotte Yonge, who chose the name “Eastleigh” (with a modern spelling) when the villages of Barton and Eastley combined in 1868.
- The town was developed as a railway town by the London and South Western Railway — the massive locomotive works from Nine Elms, London were moved here in 1909.
- The Spitfire aeroplane was first flown from Eastleigh Aerodrome (now Southampton Airport), and a replica Spitfire sits on the roundabout at the airport entrance.
- A Roman lead coffin was excavated in Eastleigh in 1908, providing evidence of a Roman settlement in the area.
- A Saxon village called “East Leah” (meaning “a clearing in a forest”) has been recorded since 932 AD, documented in a land grant from King Æthelstan.
- The US Navy established a naval air station in Eastleigh on 23 July 1918 to assemble and repair WWI bombers.
- Eastleigh was ranked the “9th best place to live in the UK 2006” by a Channel 4 programme.
- The River Itchen running through the town is one of England’s premier chalk streams for fly fishing and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Eastleigh’s railway works closed in 2006 but later reopened on a smaller scale, having been a major employer for over a century.
- The £2,300 Church of the Resurrection was built in 1868, with Charlotte Yonge contributing £500 towards its construction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Driving in Eastleigh
- How do I find a driving instructor in Eastleigh? Find ADI-qualified driving instructors in Eastleigh on our dedicated page. Look for instructors offering manual or automatic lessons who know the local test routes.
- What is the driving test pass rate near Eastleigh? The national average practical test pass rate is 48.7%. Your instructor in Eastleigh will prepare you for the routes and manoeuvres most likely to appear on test day.
- How much do driving lessons cost in Eastleigh? Lesson prices in Eastleigh range from £30 to £40 per hour for manual or automatic. Block bookings typically reduce the per-lesson cost.
- What driving lesson types are available in Eastleigh? Instructors offer manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, refresher driving for nervous or returning drivers, and motorway lessons for new licence holders.
- How long does it take to learn to drive in Eastleigh? The national average is 47 hours of professional lessons plus 22 hours of private practice. Actual time depends on your confidence, lesson frequency, and local driving conditions.