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Best Driving Instructors in Arundel
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Paul
Paul is a friendly, fully DVSA-licensed instructor with Smart Drive UK in Worthing (BN11 1QR). He follows DSA guidelines and keeps lessons structured…
Dean
Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…
Leigh
Leigh is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor with a calm, patient and really supportive way of teaching. He has a strong record of helping learners pa…
Mark Bracey
Mark Bracey is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with an excellent pass rate and a really good local reputation. He is reliable, friendly…
Mike Sadler
Mike Sadler is a DVSA-approved driving instructor with 16 years of experience, based in East Preston, West Sussex. He is DBS checked, Pass Plus regis…
John Morgan
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…
Phil Mason
Phil Mason is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in West Sussex. He offers driving lessons in Littlehampton, Worthing, Angmering, Rusti…
Sue
Sue runs Flypass Driving School, an independent school that keeps things simple and friendly while still giving you top quality training. She's calm,…
Frank Judah
Frank Judah is a fully qualified Grade A driving instructor based in Worthing, West Sussex, with over 16 years of experience. He keeps lessons calm a…
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.
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