1 Drive School Of Motoring
Getting your driving licence opens up the world – giving you the freedom to hop in your car and go where you want, when you want! No more waiting for buses, getting soaked on your bike, or dragging your family out to pick you up in front of your friends! We provide driving lessons in Portsmouth, and many more (check our areas page) – and we choose the best driving instructors so you get effective tuition and great value for money. For enquiries or to book a lesson call us on 07906 041831
Your First Lessons
1 Drive’s instructors will listen to your expectations and experience, discuss your needs and arrange your first lesson. We will make sure you are comfortable and build confidence to give you the best possible learning environment.
Passing Your Theory Exam
Our instructors have helped many pupils on their way to their test and will help you with coaching and may suggest apps and other materials. We can help you to decide when you are ready to take on your Theory exam.
Building Confidence
With our patient and experienced instructors 1 Drive will ensure that your lessons build up not only your core driving skills but also your confidence. With lessons at a pace to suit your own personal learning style and speed.
Passing Your Test
Our instructors get great satisfaction from seeing their students pass their tests and move out onto the road as confident and competent drivers. If you want to go on to further develop they are happy to offer Pass Plus instruction.
1 Drive: Who We Are
1 Drive are a Southsea based driving school who’s driving instructors service Portsmouth, Southsea, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and further afield.
1 Drive is Portsmouth’s growing driving school and our biggest ambition has always been to provide a new age of driver training. From the first time you sit in the drivers seat all the way through to passing your test and even completing the pass plus course, we promise tailored lessons to suit your needs with fully qualified instructors – young and less young, apps, videos, a strong social media presence, and the patience to accommodate absolutely anybody’s needs.
Highly Qualified Team

Deucalion McGregor-Sims
Driving Instructor - Founder - Instructor trainer
I trained and qualified as an approved Driving Instructor with RED in 2015. After a year I set up 1 Drive and have committed to delivering a new age style of learner driver training. Check out “About us” to learn more.

Fiona Hawke
Driving Instructor
I trained as an instructor with 1Drive in 2019. I chose 1Drive because I could see they worked to provide a service to their learners that was devoted, fun, and a bit different. Now I’m part of the team and haven’t looked back!

Jon Morton
Driving Instructor
My name is Jon & I trained to become a driving instructor with 1-Drive in 2019. I have held a clean driving licence for over 15 years and have a passion for driving.You will find me to be very friendly, calm, knowledgeable.

Dave Underwood
Driving Instructor
Having been trained by RED Driving School and qualifying in 2014 as an approved Driving Instructor, I continued to work with RED. I was invited to join 1 Drive in March 2018. Check out “About us” to learn more.

We are Hiring
Driving Instructors
We are looking for more high quality instructors to join us at 1-Drive. If you would like to be part of the 1 Drive family and feel you have what it takes then drop us a call or message us via our contact form.

We are Training
Driving Instructors
If you would like to train to become a Driving instructor then why not train with 1-Drive. We train instructors and guide them to fruition. We can also offer employment after you have become a qualified instructor.
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Book A Lesson
If you’re ready to learn to drive then fill this form or drop us a call and start your journey. Shortly after you will be contacted by Deucalion.
Deucalion will talk to you about your needs as a learner and discuss dates, times, costs and everything you need to get learning and get you through your driving test. With this done you will be ready for your first lesson.