Refresher Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons In Ryde & across the Isle of Wight
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Not driven for a while? Feeling nervous about getting back behind the wheel? Or maybe you just want to improve your confidence in certain driving situations? At Humphreys Driving School, we offer refresher driving lessons in both manual and automatic cars, tailored to your needs and designed to help you feel safe, confident, and in control on the road.
Who Are Refresher Driving Lessons For?
Refresher lessons are ideal for:
- Drivers who haven’t driven for a long time and want to rebuild confidence.
- Nervous drivers who need extra support and encouragement.
- Overseas licence holders adapting to UK roads and driving rules.
- Drivers who’ve moved to a new area and want to get used to different roads and traffic.
- Experienced drivers looking to update their skills, such as motorway driving, parking, or eco-driving.
Whatever your reason, Les Humphrey, a highly qualified and patient instructor, will provide supportive, practical lessons designed around you.
What Do Refresher Driving Lessons Cover?
Your refresher course can be completely customised, but common areas include:
- Building confidence in traffic and busy junctions
- Practising parking skills (parallel, bay, or reverse)
- Driving on rural roads, dual carriageways, or motorways
- Improving hazard perception and awareness
- Updating knowledge of the Highway Code and new road rules
- Developing safer, smoother, and more eco-friendly driving habits
Manual or Automatic Refresher Lessons
You can take your refresher driving lessons in either a manual car or an automatic car, depending on your licence and preference. Whether you want to get used to gears again or prefer the simplicity of automatic, the lessons are designed around your comfort and driving goals.
Why Choose Humphreys Driving School?
- Patient and supportive teaching from a highly qualified instructor.
- Local knowledge of the unique roads in your area, from town centres to country lanes.
- Lessons completely tailored to your needs, at your pace.
- Flexible scheduling to fit around your lifestyle.
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.
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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
❓ FAQs – Refresher Driving Lessons Isle of Wight
1. Who are refresher driving lessons for?
Refresher lessons are ideal for anyone who hasn’t driven for a while, feels nervous on the road, or wants to update their driving skills on Isle of Wight roads.
2. How long is a refresher driving lesson?
Lesson length is flexible – most learners choose 2 hours, depending on confidence and the areas they want to cover.
3. Can I focus on specific skills during a refresher course?
Yes. Whether it’s motorway driving, parking, roundabouts like Coppins Bridge in Newport, or rural lanes around the island, lessons are tailored to your needs.
4. Do I need to take a driving test again after refresher lessons?
No. If you already hold a full UK driving licence, refresher lessons are purely for confidence and skill-building – there’s no test at the end.
5. How many refresher lessons will I need?
It depends on your goals. Some drivers feel confident again after one or two lessons, while others prefer a short course. Your instructor will guide you.
6. Do you offer refresher lessons in both manual and automatic cars?
Yes, we can provide refresher lessons in both manual and automatic vehicles across the Isle of Wight.
7. Can refresher lessons help with driving anxiety?
Definitely. Our patient instructors specialise in helping nervous drivers regain confidence in a calm, supportive environment.
Book Your Refresher Driving Lessons Today
Driving should feel safe, stress-free, and enjoyable. If you’re looking to rebuild your confidence, sharpen your skills, or simply get comfortable behind the wheel again, Humphreys Driving School can help.
👉 Book your refresher driving lessons today in a manual or automatic car with Les Humphrey, and rediscover the freedom of driving with confidence.
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