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Your Trusted Driving School in Bournemouth
Established in 1993, Kinghams Driving School has built a reputation as a trusted provider of driving instruction in Bournemouth, Poole, and surrounding areas. Our team of highly qualified instructors, including Steve Kingham and Leroy Gumbs, brings decades of combined experience to deliver tailored driving lessons that prioritise safety, confidence-building, and mastery of road skills. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from weekly and intensive courses to Pass Plus and motorway training, all supported by a unique money-back guarantee.

Our instructors hold advanced qualifications, including NVQ Level 3 and BTEC Level 4 certifications, ensuring students receive technically rigorous and emotionally supportive training. By integrating modern coaching techniques with a deep understanding of driver psychology, we prepare learners to pass their tests efficiently while fostering lifelong safe driving habits. Our commitment to quality is reflected in numerous testimonials from satisfied students who praise our patient, adaptable teaching methods and exceptional pass rates.
Steve Kingham ADI. Your instructor providing driving lessons in Bournemouth. Hannah Garrod from Poole passes her driving test first time
Services
Driving Lessons Intensive Courses Pass Plus Training Motorway Driving Taxi Lessons
Served areas
  • Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood,
Details
  • Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
  • We offer a 100% money-back guarantee on all driving lessons
  • Our instructors hold NVQ Level 3 and BTEC Level 4 qualifications
  • Specialised training in motorway driving and Pass Plus courses
  • Proven success with first-time test pass rates
  • Flexible lesson scheduling for all learner needs
What people say
Patient instructors First-time pass success Confidence-building methods Flexible scheduling Money-back guarantee
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Driving Lessons
Professional driving instruction for manual and automatic vehicles. Our qualified instructors provide structured lessons that cover road safety, highway code compliance, and practical driving skills. Lessons are tailored to individual learning needs, with flexible scheduling options for beginners and advanced drivers. The training focuses on building confidence while maintaining strict safety standards.
Intensive Courses
Accelerated driving programs designed for rapid skill development. These concentrated courses combine theory and practical training to prepare learners for their driving test efficiently. Ideal for students with limited time availability, the program maintains high safety standards while accelerating the learning process through immersive instruction.
Pass Plus Training
Post-test driving improvement program focusing on motorway, night, and adverse weather driving. This DVSA-approved scheme enhances road safety awareness and develops advanced driving techniques. The training helps new drivers build confidence in challenging conditions while improving overall driving competence.
Motorway Driving
Specialised instruction for motorway navigation and safety. The course covers entry/exit procedures, lane discipline, speed management, and emergency protocols. Designed for learners preparing for test scenarios and experienced drivers seeking confidence-building in high-speed environments.
Taxi Lessons
Preparation for taxi driver assessments and private hire licensing. The training includes route planning, passenger safety protocols, and local area knowledge development. Instructors provide practical guidance for navigating urban environments and meeting professional driving standards.
People
Steve Kingham
Automatic Driving Instructor
Qualified instructor since 1993 with NVQ Level 3 and BTEC Level 4 qualifications. Specialises in automatic driving instruction, combining technical expertise with patient teaching methods to ensure student success.
Leroy Gumbs
Manual Driving Instructor
DVSA Top Grade A instructor with over 10 years' experience. Specialises in manual driving instruction, using tailored lesson plans and modern teaching techniques to help students develop safe driving habits and confidence.
Questions
What types of driving lessons do you offer?
We provide manual and automatic driving lessons, intensive courses, Pass Plus training, motorway driving instruction, and taxi test preparation across Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
Do you guarantee passing the driving test?
While we cannot guarantee test results, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee on lessons and have a strong track record of first-time test passes through our structured training approach.
What qualifications do your instructors hold?
Our instructors hold NVQ Level 3 qualifications and BTEC Level 4 Professional Awards in Coaching for Driver Development, ensuring technically rigorous and educationally sound instruction.
Are intensive driving courses effective?
Yes, our intensive courses combine theory and practical training for rapid skill development, helping learners prepare for their driving test efficiently while maintaining high safety standards.
Do you offer lessons for nervous drivers?
Yes, our instructors specialise in working with nervous drivers, using patient teaching methods and tailored lesson plans to build confidence and develop safe driving skills at individual paces.
What areas do you cover?
We provide driving lessons in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, New Milton, Wimborne, and Southampton areas with flexible instructor availability.
Reviews (18)
Hannah Shone
Oct 23, 2021 Report
I first started taking driving lessons with Steve a few years ago before having a break and beginning driving again this summer. Steve has always been so supportive of me and believed in me even when I thought I would never be able to pass. A couple of days ago I passed with 0 minors after 24 hours of automatic lessons. I would recommend Kinghams Driving School to anyone. Thank you Steve for all your support, you are a great driving instructor.
Alex Boddy
Dec 23, 2020 Report
Started automatic lessons with Steve back in July after stop-start manual lessons elsewhere years ago. So happy with the decision to learn automatic and personally can't understand why anyone would want to drive a manual! But more importantly, I'm so grateful for Steve's fantastic teaching. He's so calm, clear and patient which is exactly what I needed and ultimately why I was able to pass first time. If you're considering automatic lessons, I'd say go for it and if you do, you should absolutely be getting in touch with Steve!
Juliana Brasil
Jun 03, 2020 Report
Excellent teacher, wonderful Technics, makes the lessons funny and easy to understand also have so much patient to explain over and over again
Nathan Watson
Jun 03, 2020 Report
Excellent instruction throughout the last year of learning, extremely patient and professional. His teaching has helped me to pass first time. I do not hesitate to recommend Steve to anyone living in the local area.
Tayla Jade Shaw
Aug 29, 2019 Report
Steve took me from zero confidence/experience behind the wheel at 28 years old to a first time pass with zero errors! what more can I say. You are a fantastic instructor Steve, thank you so much.
Dinis Afonso Tavares
Jun 03, 2019 Report
It was a pleasure to have Steve as my driving instructor and could not have passed with out him. Steve's great at identifying strengths and weaknesses and does a fantastic job at explaining where you've gone wrong and how you can improve. He's calm and humble personality really contributed to my learning experience as I felt less nervous and more in control of the vehicle throughout lessons and during my test. I would highly recommend Steve to any new or experienced drivers who would like to improve!!! Thanks for the crash course Steve!!
Svetlana Gnatenko
Jun 03, 2019 Report
Steve is very patient, calm and highly professional. Kinghams Driving School was the best choice I have made. I finally feel driving is something I can do.
Pete Bridle
Jun 04, 2018 Report
Steve is a supportive and patient instructor, it was a pleasure to have learnt with him as he genuinely works hard and uses his knowledge and guidance to his full potential in every lesson. I passed with zero driving faults.
Robert Butterfield
Jun 04, 2018 Report
Steve has taught both myself and my partner, with both of us passing our driving test first time with very few minor errors. His experience and ability to put you at ease is second to none. I would always recommend Steve to family and friends.
Sanny Hoskins
Jun 04, 2018 Report
Taking driving lessons with Steve was really enjoyable. He was always calm and helped you understand why you made mistakes, in a friendly manner. His lessons worked around my university timetable so they happened at an accessible time for me. I managed to pass my test first time today! I would 100% reccomend Kinghams Driving School. Thank you Steve!
Georgia Campbell
Jun 04, 2018 Report
Couldnt have asked for a more understanding instructor. After the issues with a previous instructor my confidence was low and after only a few lessons I felt both my confidence and my awareness had improved dramatically. I felt relaxed when driving and steve was understanding about issues and explained how to correct them in depth. I passed my test today much more confidently thanks to steve. Would 100% recommend
Jamie Wong
Jun 04, 2018 Report
A very enjoyable 2 month crash course. Steve is very quick at acknowledging your weaknesses and teaches you overcome them swiftly. He is very thorough with his explanations. Very calm and considerate when you make errors and uses his experience to tackle complications. He makes you feel at ease behind the wheel, highly recommended for anyone learning!
Diane Bridle
Jun 04, 2018 Report
Many thanks to Steve who got both my boys through their tests. He was always reliable and happy to accommodate unexpected changes to lesson times which made such a difference. Really good friendly instructor. So glad I chose Steve. Would highly recommend.
Kristel S.
Mar 22, 2018 Report
Steve is a really good driving instructor! Most importantly he is really patient and really good at explaining things. He will detect your strengths and weaknesses and helps to develop the weak areas. I highly recommend Steve as a driving instructor!
Dario Montez Rodriguez
May 21, 2016 Report
I had a great time learning to drive with Steve. Id never driven anything before, yet he was able to start from the absolute basics, and even if I had a really specific question about the highway code, or even the mechanics and engineering of the car, Steve was able to answer. Its been both fun and informative, and I didnt encounter any situation I wasnt prepared for during the exam. I passed first time!
Bernice Doré
May 21, 2016 Report
Steve is an excellent instructor who made it very easy to fit my driving lessons around my school schedule. My lessons were well structured and focused on the areas that I needed to improve on the most, meaning I passed first time! Thanks so much Steve highly recommend.
Roshni Jadav
May 21, 2016 Report
Steve was such a great instructor and helped me pass my test quite quickly and enjoyably! A great teacher who made me think about my weaknesses in order to address them more efficiently and was extremely patient with me. Very understanding and flexible with my work schedule which made driving with Steve more comfortable. I enjoyed all of my lessons and would look forward to them! Would definitely recommend learning with Steve.
Benjamin Sparshott
May 21, 2016 Report
Steve is a great instructor who helped me pass my test first time! Very patient and extremely knowledgable! Highly recommend to anybody that is looking for a driving instructor.