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Read the latest news from Drive Fareham, including updates about our business, car and pupils, as well as information on the latest news affecting driving and learning to drive.

  • Congrats to Cameron and Spaces Available

    Congrats to Cameron and Spaces Available

    Congratulations to Cameron who sailed through his driving test this morning. I do have some weekday daytime spaces becoming available, so please get in touch if I might be able to help you with your driving.  
  • Comfortable 1st time pass for Amélie!

    Comfortable 1st time pass for Amélie!

    A very comfortable 1st time pass for Amélie today at Lee on the Solent test centre! She’ll be a great asset to our roads and I look forward to seeing her out there driving.
  • 1st Time Pass for Oliver

    1st Time Pass for Oliver

    Congratulations to Oliver on a great 1st time pass today at Lee on the Solent. On a side note, I’m now officially old enough to be teaching my friend’s children!
  • 1st Time Pass for Beth!

    1st Time Pass for Beth!

    Congratulations to Beth on her brilliant 1st time pass today at Lee on the Solent Driving Test Centre! An absolute pleasure helping her and I’m sure I’ll see her driving about soon.
  • Pass for Over the Moon Jenny

    Pass for Over the Moon Jenny

    I’m over the moon with Jenny passing her test today. She worked very hard, we had a lot of laughs and I know it means a lot to her to be able to drive. Congratulations!!!
  • Test passes galore!

    Test passes galore!

    A few recent driving test passes who were all a pleasure to work with and will be great additions to our roads.
  • Congrats to Tom!

    Congrats to Tom!

    Congratulations to Tom who sailed through his test last week! Be good to share the roads with him and I’m happy that I could help him.
  • 1st Time Pass for Callum

    1st Time Pass for Callum

    Congratulations to Callum on a well deserved 1st time pass this morning. An absolute pleasure working with him and he’ll be a great addition to our roads. Safe driving Callum!
  • Lesson Spaces Available

    Lesson Spaces Available

    We’ve got some spaces opening up due to pupils passing their tests. Monday evening is available now. We also will have some daytime spaces opening up on Mondays and Fridays in the coming weeks. Please do get in touch if we can help!
  • 1st time pass!

    1st time pass!

    Congratulations to Zeynep today on her 1st time pass of her driving test! I’ve had the pleasure of teaching 2 of her family so far and now onto the next generation.  Safe driving!
  • Well Done Owen!

    Well Done Owen!

    Well done to Owen on his driving test pass today at Lee on the Solent! I know he’s over the moon at the result and he’ll be a welcome addition to the roads. Safe driving Owen!
  • A Perfect Pass from Jake!

    A Perfect Pass from Jake!

    A PERFECT test pass from Jake today! A great drive without a single fault. Was a pleasure to help him pass and a cracking result. Safe driving Jake.  
  • Congratulations Mike!

    Congratulations Mike!

    Congratulations to Mike for adding a 4 wheel car entitlement to his licence today at Lee! A great drive, sailing through the test. I look forward to seeing Mike out on the roads.
  • Well done Ephrem!

    Well done Ephrem!

    Well done to Ephrem who recently passed his driving test. I know the freedom of being able to drive means a lot to him and I’m glad that I could help him get that. Safe driving Ephrem!
  • Perfect Drive from Behic!

    Perfect Drive from Behic!

    Congratulations to Behic, who passed his driving test with a perfect score today at Lee on the Solent driving test centre! Brilliant driving! We have some spaces opening up from January, so please get in touch if we can help.
  • Lesson Spaces Available

    Lesson Spaces Available

    Due to pupils passing their tests, we have some lesson spaces available on Monday and Friday daytimes.   Please get in touch if we can help.
  • 1st Time Pass for Zach!

    1st Time Pass for Zach!

    Congratulations to Zach on his 1st time driving test pass today! Safe driving and I’ll see you out on the roads Zach!   We’ve been a bit busy this year so been quiet on the social media front, but we should have some spaces opening up from around October onwards, so get in touch if […]
  • New Highway Code Rules

    New Highway Code Rules

    New highway code rules are in place from today. Most of them are just formalising common sense principals that are already part of what we teach (e.g. leaving appropriate space for pedestrians,cyclists, horses etc), but the giving way to pedestrians waiting to cross a minor road you are entering/emerging from is new (and likely to […]
  • Congratulations Isabel!

    Congratulations Isabel!

    Congratulations to Isabel on sailing through her driving test 1st time yesterday. Thoroughly deserved and a great addition to our roads. Well done Isabel, I’ll see you out on the roads!
  • 1st time pass for Ryan!

    1st time pass for Ryan!

    Congratulations to Ryan this morning on his 1st time pass of his driving test. It was a pleasure working with him. Safe driving Ryan; see you on the roads!
  • Well done Alanna!

    Well done Alanna!

    Congratulations to Alanna who sailed through her driving test today at Lee on the Solent driving test centre! It was a pleasure to work with her and she’ll be a welcome addition to the roads. Well done Alanna!
  • Planning Ahead

    Planning Ahead

    It’s obviously been a strange 18 months or so for everyone, and those wanting to learn to drive have been no exception. The waiting time to book a practical driving test is quite long at the moment and our advice would be to plan ahead as far as you can if you are wanting you […]
  • Book now for 2021

    Book now for 2021

    With the latest lockdown ending, we’ll be getting back to lessons soon and as you can imagine, we are busy!  If you are looking to take lessons in 2021, get in touch and we can discuss when we’ll be able to fit you in and get you on your path to independant driving!
  • Coronavirus update – lessons suspended

    Coronavirus update – lessons suspended

    Given the latest government rules, all driving lessons are currently suspended. All pupils have been contacted. A good time to study up for the theory test for those who haven’t done it yet. We look forward to when we can get back to helping others learn to drive 🙂
  • Driving Tests Update

    Driving Tests Update

    The DVSA have cancelled practical driving tests, potentially until June. Theory tests cancelled for the next 4 weeks. We will be advising all of our pupils to book a date for their test now if they are potentially going to be ready for their test around June (or before). The waiting list will likely skyrocket […]
  • Corona virus update – 17th March 2020

    Corona virus update – 17th March 2020

    I’m sure everyone is bored of the Corona virus updates at the moment, but like most businesses we are affected. Drive Fareham are operating as usual, following the government and DVSA’s advice. We are cleaning the steering wheel, gearstick and all other parts of the car touched between every lesson in addition to our usual […]
  • Well done Rhys! Spaces now available.

    Well done Rhys! Spaces now available.

    Congratulations to Rhys! A really good job yesterday demonstrating his driving skills and sailing through his test with just 3 driver faults (minors) at Lee on the Solent driving test centre. Safe driving and hopefully see you out on the roads soon Rhys!   We now have weekday daytime spaces available, so please get in […]
  • First Time Pass for Charlie!

    First Time Pass for Charlie!

    Congratulations to Charlie on his FIRST TIME PASS today at Lee on the Solent driving test centre. Well done Charlie and see you out on the roads soon!
  • Excellent drive from Daniel

    Excellent drive from Daniel

    Excellent drive from Daniel today to pass his driving test with just 3 driver faults (minors). The examiner expressed it was a good all-round, comfortable drive… just like his lessons. Well done Daniel and safe driving! We currently have spaces available on Monday and Thursday daytimes if you are looking for an instructor in Fareham.
  • Congratulations Will!

    Congratulations Will!

    Congratulations to Will today on passing his driving test at Lee on the Solent driving test centre. Well deserved! Safe driving Will!  
  • Perfect Score Pass for Jamie

    Perfect Score Pass for Jamie

    A Perfect Score First Time Pass from Jamie today on his driving test at Lee on the Solent driving test centre! A brilliant drive without any faults at all, showing the examiner exactly how good of a driver he is. Congratulations Jamie and safe driving! We have some weekday daytime spaces available, so get in […]
  • Great pass in Portsmouth for Lucas

    Great pass in Portsmouth for Lucas

    Well done to Lucas who passed his test at Portsmouth driving test centre this morning. I know Lucas is looking forward to being able to stay dry in a car rather than get soaked on his bike. Safe driving!
  • Confident drive from Rebecca

    Confident drive from Rebecca

    Congratulations to Rebecca on passing her driving test today at Lee on the Solent driving test centre. Just a couple of minors on an excellent drive. It was a pleasure helping Rebecca build up her confidence and becoming a safe driver.
  • Driving Test pass will help Harry loads! Well done!

    Driving Test pass will help Harry loads! Well done!

    Well done Harry on passing your test today at Lee driving test centre. Thoroughly deserved and a good addition to our roads. The freedom having his licence gives him will help him loads with getting to work and transporting his family. Safe driving Harry!
  • Congratulations to Ben on passing his test

    Congratulations to Ben on passing his test

    Congratulations to Ben on passing his test today with an excellent drive with just 2 driver faults (minors). Safe driving Ben!
  • Awesome 1st Time Pass for Myles!

    Awesome 1st Time Pass for Myles!

    Congrats to Myles on his FIRST TIME PASS this morning at Lee on the Solent driving test centre. An excellent drive with just a single driver fault (minor) in the last 30 seconds stopping it from being a perfect clean sheet result. Safe driving and well done Myles!
  • First Time pass for Lexi!

    First Time pass for Lexi!

    Congratulations to Lexi on passing her driving test FIRST TIME today at Lee on the Solent driving test centre! Well done Lexi for building your confidence behind the wheel to achieve this… good job!
  • Nice drive from Ed to pass his test.

    Nice drive from Ed to pass his test.

    Congratulations to Ed on passing his driving test with just 1 minor driver fault at Lee on the Solent test centre today. In the words of the examiner “nice drive!” It was a pleasure working with Ed and I’m sure he’ll enjoy the freedom it gives him.
  • Nice Test Pass Paul

    Nice Test Pass Paul

    Congratulations to Paul today on passing his driving test. He was camera shy afterwards, but showed off his skills to pass his test in the sunshine at Lee on the Solent driving test centre. Safe driving Paul!
  • 1st time pass for Mark!

    1st time pass for Mark!

    Congratulations to Mark S who passed his UK driving test 1st time earlier today at Lee on the Solent drivong test centre. Enjoy driving your Audi again Mark. Well done and safe driving!
  • First Time Pass for Andy

    First Time Pass for Andy

    Congratulations to Andy C on his 1ST TIME PASS today at Lee on the Solent driving test centre. Thoroughly deserved, a great addition to our roads and a result that will make a big difference to Andy’s commute and work. Well done Andy!
  • Great Driving Test Pass!

    Great Driving Test Pass!

    Congratulations to Nick this morning who passed his driving test with just 2 driver faults (minors). An excellent drive to show the examiner what we already knew that he is a good driver! He didn’t want his photo posted. Well done!
  • How Many Lessons?

    How Many Lessons?

    We often get asked “how many lessons will I need to pass my test?”  The answer is never a straightforward one as everyone is different and we tailor our approach to meet the needs, speed and style of each individual pupil to try to get the maximum out of everyone in the minimum time.  So […]
  • Drive Fareham’s Pass Rate

    Drive Fareham’s Pass Rate

    A common question we get is about our pass rate for our pupils taking the practical driving test…   Drive Fareham’s 1st time pass rate is 74% * The national average stands at just 21% You can see a significant difference in the likelihood of passing if you choose the right instructor, who prepares you […]
  • Great 1st Time Pass for Amy!

    Great 1st Time Pass for Amy!

    Congratulations to Amy with a great 1ST TIME PASS this morning. A great drive and a great result that I know means a lot with the freedom and and independence it will give Amy and her family. Well done Amy!
  • Driving Test Cancellation Booking

    Driving Test Cancellation Booking

    If you want to take your practical driving test soon, but the next available tests are too far away, then try using this service to automatically check and book an earlier test as soon as anyone cancels one: Book Earlier Driving Test Slot It does cost £18, but this is a fraction of the cost […]
  • First Time Pass for Daryl!

    First Time Pass for Daryl!

    Congratulations to Daryl Edwards who passed his test FIRST TIME this morning with an excellent calm and smooth drive. He’s a great addition to our roads and will be a great driver, well done Daryl!
  • 1st Time Pass for Stevie

    1st Time Pass for Stevie

    Congratulations to Stevie Williams on an awesome FIRST TIME PASS! Well done Stevie and we will see you soon for your Pass Plus course to enhance your skills further.
  • Great start to the year for Bradley!

    Great start to the year for Bradley!

    Congratulations to Bradley who passed his car driving test 1st time with Drive Fareham Driving School. Having already got his bike licence, Bradley now has the freedom to choose 2 or 4 wheels. Well done and safe driving Bradley!
  • Damien Achieves his goal with Drive Fareham!

    Damien Achieves his goal with Drive Fareham!

    Well done to Damien who passed his test today! He has worked hard to achieve his goal and I look forward to welcoming him back for a motorway lesson in the future. All the best Damien!
  • First time pass for Charlotte!

    First time pass for Charlotte!

    Congratulations to Charlotte who passed her driving test FIRST TIME this morning with just 2 driver faults (minors)! A really good drive and a pleasure working with, safe driving Charlotte!
  • First time pass and Perfect score for Stuart!

    First time pass and Perfect score for Stuart!

    What a result! FIRST TIME PASS and a PERFECT SCORE from Stuart Smith this morning! Stuart demonstrated the skills he had shown on his lessons and the examiner was very pleased with the excellent drive. Well done and safe driving Stuart!
  • Great pass for Michael!

    Great pass for Michael!

    Great result from Michael Gray today passing his driving test! Great road sense and a very capable and confident driver who was easy to help. Safe driving Michael and well done!
  • Paul Passes 1st Time

    Paul Passes 1st Time

    Congratulations to Paul Robertson who passes his test today 1st time! A nice drive and a good driver. Working with Drive Fareham we just had to refine Paul’s natural skills and it only took a few lessons for him to be up to driving test standard.
  • Learner and Young Driver Insurance

    Learner and Young Driver Insurance

    We have partnered with marmalade who specialise in insurance for younger drivers. Whether you are a learner with your own car or want to drive your parent’s car just for a short period, click below for a quote. They also insurance drivers who have just passed their test. Insurance Quote with marmalade and Drive Fareham […]
  • RoSPA Gold award

    RoSPA Gold award

    I am pleased to announce that I have achieved the RoSPA Gold Advanced Driving award today. “A RoSPA gold is the highest civilian driving standard available and the holder will be a master of his or her art.” As your instructor at Drive Fareham, this is part of my commitment to maintaining the highest standards […]
  • Driving Test Changes

    Driving Test Changes

    Whether you’re planning on taking your test before or after the driving test changes on the 4th December, we develop the skills you need regardless and we’re ready for the changes as a result. Feel free to drop us a message if you’d like to talk about the new test.
  • Another 1st time pass

    Another 1st time pass

    A great FIRST TIME PASS for Yan Farrell on his driving test today. Just a single driver fault (minor). Yan had great natural talent that just needed refinement working with Drive Fareham to perfect. Safe driving Yan!
  • Perfect Driving Test Pass for Elly!

    Perfect Driving Test Pass for Elly!

    Amazing 0 driver fault test pass from Elly Mills this morning! As the examiner said "that's how it's done!" A virtually perfect drive in the eyes of the examiner and credit to Elly who having gained confidence in our lessons, showed off her excellent driving skills. Well done and safe driving Elly!  
  • Pass Rate!

    Pass Rate!

    A common question we get is about our pass rate for our pupils taking the practical driving test… In 2017 so far, Drive Fareham’s pass rate is 78% (national average is around 49%), with a 1st time pass rate of 71% (average is just 21%). Pass rates are certainly not the only factor to be […]
  • Sophie with a great FIRST TIME PASS!

    Sophie with a great FIRST TIME PASS!

    Amazing drive from Sophie Kemp to pass her test FIRST TIME with just 2 driver faults (minors)! Excellent work from Sophie who was a pleasure to work with.
  • First Time Pass for Adam!

    First Time Pass for Adam!

    A FIRST TIME pass from Adam McMaster today with a great drive only picking up 3 minor driver faults along the way. A great drive, good driver and we had a laugh whilst working together. Well done Adam and safe driving!
  • Almost Perfect Drive!

    Almost Perfect Drive!

    A brilliant drive from Shannon Leech today to pass her driving test today with just 1 driver fault (minor). So nearly a perfect drive, well done Shannon!
  • Great 1st Time Pass for Jordon!

    Great 1st Time Pass for Jordon!

    Another brilliant FIRST TIME PASS with Drive Fareham! Really well done to Jordon who passed with just 4 minor driving faults. A really good drive, good driver and a good addition to our roads, congratulations Jordon!
  • Another 1st time test pass

    Another 1st time test pass

    Another 1st time pass for one of Drive Fareham’s pupils today. She wants to remain anonymous, but she’ll be a great driver now she’s conquered the nerves on her test. Well done!
  • RoSPA Advanced Driving award

    RoSPA Advanced Driving award

    We are pleased to announce that Drive Fareham’s instructor passed the RoSPA Advanced Driving Test. Demonstrating that your instructor is an advanced driver and can practice what he preaches to pupils. Next on the radar is to achieve the highest, gold standard.
  • 1st attempt pass from Tom

    1st attempt pass from Tom

    Congratulations to Tom Newman on passing his driving test at the 1st attempt with us at Drive Fareham. Tom has been a pleasure to work with and I have no doubt he will be a safe and positive addition to our roads. Well done Tom!
  • Congratulations Jacky!

    Congratulations Jacky!

    Congratulations to Jacky Sykes for passing her driving test today! A great drive and a very happy Jacky. It was a pleasure to help Jacky on her route to driving and we wish her safe driving in her new Suzuki Swift (inspired by our car!)!
  • New Driving Test Changes from December 2017

    New Driving Test Changes from December 2017

    The driving test for cars is changing from the 4th December 2017. The changes are designed to make the test more representative of real world driving.   Here at Drive Fareham Driving School we already teach all of the skills that you would need to handle the new changes, so whether you’ll be preparing for […]
  • Professional Development

    Professional Development

    It’s been a lovely spring day for some advanced driver training.  We are making sure that your instructor is trained to a high-level and can practice what he preaches to all of our pupils. With help from RoSPA.
  • Good Luck Funbi

    Good Luck Funbi

    Today we said goodbye to one of our pupils, Funbi, who is moving to Leeds for a new job. We’ve worked together on her driving journey so far and have no doubt that she’ll pass her test and go on to be a safe driver! Good luck Funbi!
  • 6 points for phone users behind the wheel

    6 points for phone users behind the wheel

    From today anyone caught using a handheld phone behind the wheel will get 6 points on their licence.  For new drivers in their first 2 years, that would take you right back to needing to pass your test again.   Regardless of the points, it simply isn’t worth risking the safety of you and anyone […]
  • Another positive week

    Another positive week

    Another week helping people become safe drivers. A nice highlight today with a new pupil finishing their 1st lesson and being greeted by excited parents eager to hear how she got on. Nice to see the parents invested as part of the team with their child and us all working towards the same goal 🙂
  • Driving Test Changes

    Driving Test Changes

    Changes to the driving test are coming, but no dates have been announced yet. Drive Fareham will keep our pupils updated when further announcements are made. After trials runs and consultations, the expected changes are likely to include: Increasing the existing ‘independent driving’ part of the test from 10 to 20 minutes. Due to a […]
  • Learning in the Fog

    Learning in the Fog

    Very foggy out there today. Great opportunity for our advanced learners to experience challenging conditions with Drive Fareham’s guidance, but best to avoid for our newer learners still learning the ropes.   We’ll advise all of our pupils.
  • Busy Start to 2017

    Busy Start to 2017

    It has been a busy start to 2017 with lots of people acting on their new year resolutions to learn to drive and choosing Drive Fareham driving school to help them. As a result we are pretty booked up until the end of February, but if you would like to learn with us then drop […]
  • It’s cold outside!

    It’s cold outside!

    January is upon us, it’s freezing outside, so maybe it’s time to take the car instead of waiting at the bus stop! Spaces for lessons in January are filling up fast but we still have some gaps on weekday daytimes; contact us to book in.
  • Happy New Year from Drive Fareham

    Happy New Year from Drive Fareham

    We would like to wish all of of customers, followers and future customers a very happy new year. Safe driving in 2017!
  • Learners to be allowed on Motorways

    Learners to be allowed on Motorways

    Great news that learners drivers will be allowed on motorways with an Approved Driving Instructor and dual control car.  This will help prepare drivers far more for the ‘real world’s after they pass their test. Read more here: https://twitter.com/DVSAgovuk/status/814747128950046720?s=09
  • Clearing up the Foggy Fog Light advice

    Clearing up the Foggy Fog Light advice

    There’s a lot of advice out there (correctly) about making sure to have your fog lights on when visibility is below 100m.  But what about the downsides of using fog lights when they aren’t needed? Driving home tonight highlighted an issue to me where there is little said about the possible consequences of having your […]
  • New Flyers Around Town

    New Flyers Around Town

    Keep an eye out for our new flyers around town.
  • New Facebook Page

    New Facebook Page

    Our new Facebook page has now been launched and is one of the many way you can get in touch with us. Check it out at www.Facebook.com/drivefareham
  • Texting and Driving is Very Dangerous

    Texting and Driving is Very Dangerous

    This video made by the AA brings into focus how dangerous texting and driving can be. Video
  • Driving Test Changes Announced

    Driving Test Changes Announced

    Following trials of a new driving test format the Government are now set to introduce the new-style Driving test this year (or early next year) after the results of a public consultation.  The changes are to: increase the ‘independent driving’ part of the test from 10 to 20 minutes ask candidates to follow directions from […]
  • Drive Fareham’s New Car – Suzuki Swift

    Drive Fareham’s New Car – Suzuki Swift

    Check out Drive Fareham’s new car, a Suzuki Swift SZ3!  Got a few toys on it including Sat-Nav and reverse parking sensors to aid on those manoeuvres, in addition to the visual treats like rear spoiler and 16″ alloys.  It’s pretty nippy and has a firm suspension which makes it handle really well around corners.  Looking […]