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12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Worthing (8.6 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Arundel. Prices range from £34.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 7 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
7 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Arundel driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Arundel instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Paul Kerr
7.3 mi

Paul

Bognor Regis
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Kerr is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in the Bognor and Chichester areas. He's been teaching since 1983, so he's got over 40 …

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7.6 mi

Dean

Worthing
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…

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Peter
3.1 mi

Peter

Littlehampton
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Peter is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. He's been teaching for 20 years and has a great track record…

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£35 /hour 50% OFF 1st
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Mark Bracey
3.2 mi

Mark

Littlehampton
Manual 60 min

Mark Bracey is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with an excellent pass rate and a really good local reputation. He is reliable, friendly…

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SB
5.2 mi

Sue

Westergate
Manual 90 min

Sue Black has over 30 years of experience preparing people for their driving test. Based in Westergate, she's a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor who …

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£34 /hour
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JM
6.9 mi

John

West Sussex
Manual 60 min Weekends

John Morgan really knows his stuff when it comes to 4x4 off-road driving. He has thirty years of experience organising and leading off-road driving e…

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Daniel Cooper
7.3 mi

Daniel

Bognor Regis
Manual 90 min

Daniel is a manual driving instructor based in Bognor Regis. He's all about helping you become a confident and safe driver, with the goal of passing …

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Michelle
7.3 mi

Michelle

Bognor, Chichester
Manual & Auto 60 min

Michelle runs PDW Driving School, a friendly team of professional instructors based in the Bognor and Chichester area. She's got many years of experi…

£40 /hour
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John Petrucci
7.3 mi

John

Bognor Regis
Manual 60 min

John Petrucci is a qualified, expert driving instructor running JKP Driving School in Bognor Regis and Chichester. He's a friendly, relaxed instructo…

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£35 /hour
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7.3 mi

Dave

Bognor Regis
Manual 60 min

Dave Nanson is a friendly, independent driving instructor based in Bognor Regis. He's been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2003, so he's got loa…

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£35 /hour
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Sue
8.4 mi

Sue

Worthing
Manual 60 min

Sue runs Flypass Driving School, an independent school that keeps things simple and friendly while still giving you top quality training. She's calm,…

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Ollie Tiley
8.4 mi

Ollie

Worthing
Manual 120 min
Ford Fiesta

Ollie Tiley is a friendly, calm and patient driving instructor based in Worthing. He's got a high first-time pass rate and five-star Google reviews, …

£45 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Arundel

Learning to drive in Arundel mixes quiet country lanes with short stretches of A-road. You will find narrow town streets near Arundel Castle and busier sections on the A27 and A284. Lessons here often include a mix of low-speed manoeuvres and faster dual carriageway practice, with coastal towns a short drive away.

Nearest Test Centre: Worthing

Worthing is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 8.6 miles from Arundel. Expect a mix of suburban and coastal test routes and around 5,891 tests conducted per year at that centre, which affects booking availability, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Worthing's pass rate is 46.6%, so it's slightly below the national average, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

46.6%
Overall Pass Rate
51.5%
Male Pass Rate
42.3%
Female Pass Rate
8.6 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Worthing's 46.6% pass rate is a little under the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Worthing pass at 51.5% while female candidates pass at 42.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Chichester and Lancing report higher pass rates of 53.2% and 53.6% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quiet feeder lanes off the A284 to build confidence before tackling the A27 dual carriageway. Practice pulling out at the A27 roundabouts and lane discipline near Arundel roundabout and Crossbush junction. Expect narrow, tourist-heavy streets around the castle in summer and watch for pedestrians and cyclists on Tarrant Street and Maltravers Street. Work on hill starts around the river crossings and on South Street. Use early morning slots for quieter dual carriageway practice and to avoid school-run traffic.

Choosing an Instructor in Arundel

There are seven local instructors listed for Arundel, so check availability and lesson patterns over weekends if you need them. Look for instructors who know Worthing test routes and can offer mock tests on A27 junctions. Expect average lesson rates around £34 per hour, but ask if block-booking discounts are available.

Lesson Costs in Arundel

Local lessons average about £34 per hour, which reflects instructor experience and fuel costs in the South East. Prices will vary if you want an automatic car, intensive courses, or weekend sessions.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online and then book your theory test on GOV.UK before practical lessons. Start with regular hourly lessons, then book a mock test at Worthing to familiarise yourself with local routes and the test format, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Once you pass the practical test you will receive your full licence and can drive without supervision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Worthing test centre is about 8.6 miles from Arundel, making it the nearest option for practical tests.
Worthing has a pass rate of 46.6%, which is slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There are seven instructors listed in Arundel, so you should have a few choices for availability and teaching style.
Average local lesson pricing is around £34 per hour.
Learning time varies by learner but many people need several months of regular lessons to reach test standard.
Yes, practising on the A27 dual carriageway helps with speed judgement and lane discipline expected at Worthing test routes.
Yes, male candidates at Worthing pass at 51.5% while female candidates pass at 42.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, Chichester and Lancing are nearby alternatives at about 9.9 and 10 miles away, and both report higher pass rates of 53.2% and 53.6% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Arundel town centre has narrow streets and tourist traffic, especially near Arundel Castle and the river crossing.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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