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Driving Lessons Throughout Chitterne
We teach students throughout Chitterne and this remote corner of Salisbury Plain. Living in a village of just 300 people means we come to you, wherever that is, because there’s no other sensible option.
Many of our Chitterne students feel nervous about learning to drive, which makes sense when you consider how isolated rural driving can feel at first. We focus on building confidence at your pace, starting with familiar local roads before gradually introducing busier conditions. There’s no rushing, no pressure, just steady progress that actually sticks.
Chitterne sits about 18 miles from Salisbury test centre, which works out to roughly 30 minutes by road. You’ll drive this route twice every lesson, so by the time test day arrives, it feels as familiar as your own driveway.
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- Specialists in nervous learners who find rural isolation daunting at first
- Experience teaching remote Salisbury Plain villages for years
- That 30-minute journey to Salisbury? You'll master rural and A-road driving through repetition
- Over 150 five-star reviews from students across Salisbury Plain
- Collection from anywhere in the village, no matter how remote
- Complete rural-to-urban driving preparation
Remote village life needs flexible instruction. We've taught Chitterne residents for years and understand the challenges.
Your Driving Instructors for Chitterne
I became an instructor as I loved driving and found a lot of joy in teaching in a previous job. I genuinely love the job and a lot of passion for what I do. Outside of this, you’ll find me in the gym, up a mountain or at the side of a lake, trying to catch some large carp.
I’ve been a driving instructor for over 20 years now — how time flies! I still teach with passion and a sense of fun, because I believe we all learn quicker when we’re enjoying ourselves.
Outside of lessons, I’ve recently discovered a love for gardening (I must be getting old!). I have two grown-up children who are now enjoying their independence behind the wheel, which gives me more time for long walks with my dog — and the occasional well-earned holiday.
Chitterne Driving Lessons FAQs
Is 30 minutes to Salisbury too much of my lesson time from such a remote village?
No, because that journey time teaches proper skills. Those 30 minutes each way cover rural lanes, A-road driving, and the full range of conditions you need to master. You’re not being driven around as a passenger, you’re actively learning. Plus, by test day, you’ll know that route so well it removes all navigation stress.
I'm nervous about driving and Chitterne feels quite isolated. Will that make learning harder?
Actually, the opposite. We start with Chitterne’s quiet village roads where there’s minimal pressure and plenty of space to build confidence. Only when you’re comfortable do we gradually introduce busier roads. Many students find the rural start much less intimidating than jumping straight into city traffic.
Are Chitterne's narrow lanes suitable for learner drivers?
Perfect for learners! Chitterne’s lanes teach precise vehicle positioning and speed judgment in a low-pressure environment. We start with the widest village roads and progress to narrower lanes as your confidence builds. By test time, you’ll handle any narrow street with ease.
Can you collect me from anywhere in such a small village?
Yes, literally anywhere. We know Chitterne well after years of teaching here. Tell us where suits you best and we’ll arrange collection. Remote location is exactly why we’re flexible about pickup points.
Does Salisbury Plain weather affect lessons much?
Sometimes, yes. Wind, fog, and winter conditions are more noticeable out here than in towns. We’ll only cancel if conditions are genuinely dangerous, though, because learning in varied weather actually benefits you. Better to experience challenging conditions with an instructor than face them alone after passing.
Do you offer automatic lessons?
No — we teach manual lessons only.
Do you teach in the evenings or at weekends?
Yes. We offer weekdays and evenings but we don’t currently offer weekend lessons. Our lessons do fill up fast so they’re all subject to availability.
How long is a lesson?
Lessons are booked in 2‑hour blocks (£85).
What vehicles do you use?
Practice Routes from Chitterne to Salisbury
Most lessons follow a clear pattern that works well for remote village students. We pick you up in Chitterne, spend about 30 minutes driving to Salisbury while building your road skills, focus on test-standard practice in the city itself, then make the return journey. That’s an hour of real-world driving on top of your Salisbury practice time, which means every lesson packs in serious experience.
Chitterne’s location teaches you skills that urban learners often miss. The village roads build confidence with narrow lanes and passing places, while the route out via the A36 develops proper A-road technique with faster speeds and busier junctions. By the time you take your test, you’ve covered everything from quiet rural lanes to city centre traffic.
Living deep in Salisbury Plain means weather plays a role in your learning. Wind across open downland, fog that settles in the valleys, winter conditions that teach respect for the road. That’s good preparation because real driving means handling whatever conditions turn up.
The 30-minute journey each way isn’t dead time. You’re building skills, learning junction approaches, and making that test centre route so familiar it becomes automatic.
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“I would highly recommend Rich to anyone looking for driving lessons.
Rich took me from no car driving experience at all to test ready in two months, with an average of just over one 2 hour lesson per week.
Rich had a clear and effective strategy to develop my driving. Every lesson, I felt I was being appropriately challenged outside my comfort zone. And every lesson, I felt I made substantial progress.
Rich always remained calm and understanding in our lessons. I felt totally comfortable thinking aloud, and felt that no question was too basic to ask. I was especially impressed by how insightful Rich was. Whenever something went wrong, Rich was able to fully talk me through what had happened and what I needed to adjust. He constantly provided great driving tips, ranging from control of my own vehicle to how my actions affected the perceptions of other road users.”
“I was very nervous to start driving and being in the car with a stranger but Rich is patient and funny and really puts worries at ease. He was incredible with me when I would ask blunt or silly questions, always able to talk through things when I didn’t understand. And made time for me months later when I booked a second test and then passed!! 100% recommend him!”
“I want to say a massive thank you to Rich from Passmaster! At the beginning I was very nervous about driving and was struggling to get my head round the basics. Rich was extremely patient and took everything at my own pace and was more than happy to answer all questions whilst building up my knowledge and confidence.
Each lesson was tailored to my individual needs, I never felt like I was being rushed and no question was a stupid one! Every lesson was fun and we had a right laugh along the way.
When test day arrived I was very nervous and very much doubted myself, and again Rich made me feel very supported, at complete ease and I am over the moon that I passed this week with no minors which I never thought would be possible!! It has been an absolute pleasure to be taught by Rich and I will miss my Friday mornings, cannot thank Passmaster enough!”
“Rich is an absolute legend, couldn’t ask for a better instructor. So easy to get along with and is such a supportive and patient person. Passed first time thanks to him, couldn’t have done it without him.”
“Rich is amazing!! such a good teacher and made a friend in him too! so patient and easy to chat to and made learning to drive so fun – I passed first time with 3 minors and I felt well prepared for my test. I miss having my weekly lessons with him and would highly recommend to anyone looking to pass their test with ease and quickly :)”
“Rich is the nicest, most friendly driving instructor ever! He always went at my pace and reassured me when I was a bit nervous. I couldn’t believe it when I passed with only one minor, it just goes to show what a great teacher he is:-) Thanks so much Rich & I’ll miss our Thursday catch ups!”
“If you are looking for great driving school then you are at the right place! I can’t recommend Passmaster enough.
Rich was really friendly, easy to get along and a great laugh which made the whole process much more enjoyable. He is super reliable and excellent teacher with great knowledge, staying patient and calm throughout lessons, which is what you need in an instructor when learning to drive. The lessons are planned and tailored to ensure you feel comfortable and confident on the roads whilst staying safe, with any weakness you may have being worked on in good time. I passed first time with Rich and so did my brother! I honestly don’t think you could find a better instructor out there!
I can’t thank Rich enough and will definitely miss the lessons! ☺️”
“I went from no experience to passing my test on my first try in just over 3 months of lessons. Rich is a great instructor who covers all the essential skills needed for the test.
I highly recommend to anyone looking to learn how to drive. You won’t be disappointed!”
“Couldn’t speak more highly of Rich, my experience learning with him was nothing short of amazing. I had bad experiences previously with other instructors which left me with no confidence and frustrated, and in a matter of 7 months I had passed first time!! Punctual, easy going, professional, patient, supportive – everything you need in a great instructor. There are also brilliant resources available. For anyone enquiring about lessons, I promise Rich is your guy!”
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