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Driving Instructors in Portsmouth
Portsmouth's island geography means learners experience a contained road network with the M275 motorway spur providing the main access to Portsea Island. The city's naval heritage shows in narrow Old Portsmouth streets, while Fratton, Cosham, and the Eastern Road corridor offer varied driving conditions. Ferryport traffic and the busy A27 add real-world challenges.
Average lesson price
£30–35/hr
Test centres nearby
1
Learning to drive in Portsmouth: the local numbers
Official DVSA figures for the test centres serving Portsmouth and the PO postcode area, so you know exactly what you're working with before you book your first lesson.
Nearest centre pass rate
51.8%
Portsmouth, 1.8 miles
Typical test wait
13 weeks
Portsmouth, July 2026
National median wait
11.1 weeks
Great Britain, July 2026
Approved instructors
545
PO postcode area, 2025
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate 2024-25 | Typical wait (July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1.8 mi | 51.8% | 13 weeks |
| Lee On The Solent | 5 mi | 59.6% | 20 weeks |
| Southampton LGV | 10.1 mi | – | – |
According to DVSA figures, Lee On The Solent has the highest pass rate near Portsmouth at 59.6%, against a national average of 48.7%. Booking-to-test waits at centres near Portsmouth currently run 13–20 weeks, compared with a Great Britain median of 11.1 weeks (July 2026).
Sources: DVSA car driving test statistics — pass rates 2024-25, waiting times July 2026, ADI register 2025. Compare every UK centre in our driving test waiting times tracker and test centre pass rates tool.
Driving test centres near Portsmouth
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