Automatic Driving Lessons Isle of Wight
Learn to Drive an Automatic Car
Friendly & Patient Automatic Driving Instructors
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DVSA-Approved Driving Instructor
Learn to Drive with Confidence in an Automatic Car
If you’re looking for automatic driving lessons on the Isle of Wight, Humphreys Driving School offers patient, professional tuition designed to help you pass your test and drive confidently for life.
Automatic lessons are ideal if you want a simpler, less stressful way to learn to drive — with no clutch control and no gear changes to worry about. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a nervous learner, or switching from manual to automatic, you’ll receive calm, structured lessons tailored to you.
Why Choose Automatic Driving Lessons?
Automatic cars are becoming increasingly popular — especially with electric and hybrid vehicles — and many learners find them easier and quicker to learn in.
Automatic driving lessons may be right for you if you:
- Feel overwhelmed learning clutch control and gears
- Are a nervous or anxious learner
- Want to focus more on road awareness and safety
- Have struggled with manual lessons in the past
- Plan to drive an automatic or electric car long-term
With automatic lessons, you can concentrate on observation, positioning, planning and confidence, rather than mechanical controls.
Automatic Driving Instructors Isle of Wight: Meet Les Humphrey
Your instructor, Les Humphrey, is one of the most experienced and highly qualified automatic instructors on the island.
- DVSA Grade A Instructor (Top 6% in the UK)
- Advanced Driving Test Examiner
- Former HGV Instructor-Trainer
- Calm, friendly and patient approach
- Specialist in helping nervous and first-time learners
- 35+ years of professional driver-training experience
I’m proud to be recognised among the top 6% of DVSA-approved driving instructors in the UK. This means I’ve been independently assessed at the very highest level, giving you the reassurance that your lessons are delivered to national standards of excellence.
Les has taught everyone from brand-new learners to professional drivers — even giving actor Martin Clunes a lesson in handling a lorry during filming back in 1989.
You’re learning with someone who’s trained at the highest national standard — so you’re in safe hands from day one.
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📍 Automatic Driving Lessons Across the Isle of Wight
We offer automatic lessons in:
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🚘 Your Lesson Experience
You’ll learn in a modern, comfortable automatic car with:
- Smooth automatic gearbox
- Dual controls for safety
- Air-conditioning
- Ideal for both town and coastal roads
Lessons include:
- Getting moving safely
- Junctions, roundabouts and hill starts
- Town driving in Newport and Ryde
- Rural roads and coastal routes
- A-road and dual-carriageway driving
- Manoeuvres and parking
- Test-route familiarisation
- Building real confidence, not just test confidence
Everything is taught at your pace — calmly, clearly and with plenty of support.
Helping Nervous Learners Build Confidence
Not everyone feels comfortable behind the wheel straight away – and that’s perfectly normal. Many of our pupils start out nervous, but with encouragement and supportive instruction, they soon begin to enjoy driving. Our calm, positive teaching style has helped dozens of nervous learners on the Isle of Wight turn into confident drivers who are now enjoying their independence.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Niamh Comerford
I can’t recommend Humphreys Driving School enough! I passed my driving test first time within just 4 weeks of lessons thanks to excellent instruction from Les. Les was patient, clear, and greatly supported my development in confidence whilst driving. Within just a few lessons my improvement was evident thanks to the tailored structure.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Maz Barrie
Les is a fantastic driving instructor who encouraged me and helped me pass my test! After having lessons with other instructors I lost hope for a long time but Les was super patient and funny and made learning to drive with less pressure! Thank you!!
Automatic Driving Test – What You Should Know
Passing your test in an automatic car means:
- You’ll receive an automatic-only driving licence
- You can legally drive automatic and electric vehicles
- You won’t be licensed to drive manual cars unless you retake the test in a manual
For many learners, this is not a disadvantage — especially with the move towards electric vehicles.
Manual vs Automatic Driving Lessons
Choosing between automatic and manual driving lessons can feel confusing — especially if you’re a new or nervous learner.
We’ve put together a clear, honest comparison to help you decide which type of lesson is right for you.
👉 Read our guide: Automatic vs Manual Driving Lessons – Which Is Right for You?
🙋♂️ Automatic Driving Lessons FAQ
1: How many lessons will I need before I can pass my test?
The average learner in the UK takes around 40–45 hours of professional tuition, but everyone learns at their own pace. At Humphrey’s Driving School we’ll create a plan that suits your needs.
2: Do you offer intensive driving courses on the Isle of Wight?
Yes! We provide flexible intensive courses if you’d like to pass quickly, with options tailored to your availability and experience.
3: Can I book lessons around my school or work schedule?
Absolutely. We offer flexible lesson times including lessons from 6.30am, so learning to drive can fit around your lifestyle.
4: What car will I learn in?
All lessons are taught in a modern, dual-controlled car to ensure maximum safety and comfort while you learn.
5: I’m a nervous learner. Can you help me build confidence?
Yes – many of our pupils start out feeling nervous. Our calm, patient teaching style is designed to help you relax and enjoy learning at your own pace.
6: Do you cover the whole Isle of Wight?
We provide driving lessons across the island, including Newport, Ryde, East Cowes, Sandown, Shanklin, and surrounding areas
7: Is it easier to pass in an automatic?
Many pupils find automatic easier because you can concentrate on the road rather than gears. No clutch, no stalling.
8: How do I book my first driving lesson?
Simply call us on 📞 07840 313390 or fill out our online contact form and we’ll get back to you quickly with available times.
Apply for you first provisional driving licence here: DVSA
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Automatic Driving Lessons IOW
Humphreys Driving School is based in Ryde but covers towns and villages across the island.
Ryde, Brading, East Cowes, Newport, Sandown, Shanklin, Seaview, St Helens Wootton Bridge, Ventnor, Bembridge
