Manual Driving Lessons Isle of Wight
Driving Lessons In Ryde & across the Isle of Wight
Friendly & Patient Driving Instructor
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DVSA-Approved Driving Instructor
Learning to drive a manual car gives you the freedom, confidence, and flexibility to drive almost any vehicle once you’ve passed your test. At Humphrey’s Driving School, highly qualified instructor Les Humphrey provides patient, professional manual driving lessons in Your Area, helping learners of all abilities achieve safe driving skills for life.
Why Choose Manual Driving Lessons?
Passing your test in a manual car opens more doors than automatic-only training. Here’s why many learners prefer to start with manual:
- Greater flexibility – Drive both manual and automatic cars once you’ve passed.
- Lower running costs – Manual cars are often cheaper to buy, insure, and maintain.
- Better car control – Learn how to handle gears and clutch smoothly in any situation.
- Confidence on all roads – Be prepared for traffic, hills, and every type of driving condition.
With manual training, you’ll gain skills that will serve you well for years to come.
What You’ll Learn in Your Manual Lessons
Every lesson with Humphreys Driving School is structured to build your confidence step by step. You’ll cover:
- Clutch control and smooth gear changes
- Moving off and stopping safely
- Hill starts and handling traffic queues
- Roundabouts, junctions, and dual carriageways
- Overtaking safely and dealing with busy roads
- Manoeuvres needed for the practical driving test
By the time you’re ready for your test, you’ll feel confident not only with exam routes but also with everyday driving.
Lessons for All Learners
No two learners are the same, which is why Les tailors every lesson to your pace and needs.
- Complete beginners – Start with the basics and progress steadily.
- Experienced learners – Focus on refining technique and tackling more complex roads.
- Nervous drivers – Patient, calm guidance to help you feel at ease behind the wheel.
Whatever your experience, you’ll always receive supportive, professional tuition designed to help you succeed.
Learn from the Isle of Wight’s Top Instructor
When you take your driving lessons on the Isle of Wight, you’re learning with one of the UK’s most qualified instructors.
Your instructor, Les Humphrey, is a fully-qualified Advanced Driving Test Examiner and a former HGV instructor-trainer. This expert-level insight is why he was trusted to teach TV’s Martin Clunes to drive a lorry.
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.
You get the benefit of this patient, professional, and top-tier instruction on your local roads.
My aim isn’t just to help you pass your test, but to make sure you feel confident and safe driving independently afterwards.
Find out more about our qualifications on the “About Us” page
Why Choose Humphrey’s Driving School?
- Local expertise – Covering [Your Town/Area], including local test routes.
- Flexible scheduling – Lessons arranged at times that suit you.
- Supportive teaching – Patient instruction tailored to your learning style.
- Proven success – Many happy learners who have gone on to pass with confidence.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Erin Street
Passed my driving test first time with Leslie after only 3 months of lessons. He was really kind and patient and helped me so much 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lacey Yasmin
Love my lessons with Les, passed first time thanks him. He’s great at catering to the time that you need for your lessons aswell as providing many grandad jokes To keep it fun. Thanks again Les you’re a great instructor !!
❓ FAQs – Manual Driving Lessons Isle of Wight
1. What is the benefit of learning to drive in a manual car?
Manual driving lessons give you full control of the car, often make you a more versatile driver, and mean you can legally drive both manual and automatic vehicles once you pass.
2. How long does it take to pass a manual driving test?
Every learner is different. Some pass in around 30–40 hours of lessons, while others may need more practice. Our Isle of Wight instructors will tailor lessons to your progress.
3. Where will I take my manual driving test on the Isle of Wight?
Most learners use the DVSA test centre in Newport (Riverway, PO30). Our instructors cover local routes including Coppins Bridge roundabout, Medina Way, and rural lanes to prepare you for test day.
4. Are manual lessons harder than automatic lessons?
Manual lessons require learning clutch control and gear changes, but with practice most learners quickly get the hang of it. Many students enjoy the extra control a manual car provides.
5. Can I switch from manual to automatic lessons if I find it difficult?
Yes. If you decide you’d prefer automatic lessons, we can arrange this. However, passing your test in a manual car gives you more flexibility, as you’ll be licensed to drive both.
6. Do you offer block booking discounts for manual driving lessons?
Yes. We offer competitive prices for manual driving lessons on the Isle of Wight, with discounts available for block bookings.
7. Do you teach nervous learners in manual cars?
Absolutely. Our patient instructors are experienced in helping nervous drivers build confidence at a steady pace in manual vehicles.
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Book Your Manual Driving Lessons Today
👉 Ready to start learning? Book your manual driving lessons in Ryde with Humphrey’s Driving Lessons today. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing skills, Les will guide you every step of the way.
Call now or send a message to secure your first lesson and take the first step towards driving independence.
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