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Some instructors covering Bexhill-on-Sea
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Jackie
Jackie Hewess is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs Jackie's LDC Driving School in Eastbourne. She was trained b…
Adrian
Adrian Bailey is a friendly, DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Eastbourne. He's part of the A2B driving school, where he looks after students…
Alison
Alison is an experienced Approved Driving Instructor with over 10 years of teaching in the Bexhill area. She keeps lessons flexible and adapts to how…
James
James Parham is a driving instructor with Southern Driver Training. He's been teaching for 25 years and has helped over 1000 new drivers pass their t…
Mark
Mark Cassell is a Grade A approved driving instructor who's been teaching since 2004. He's based in St Leonards and Hastings, and he's known for bein…
Seb
Seb G runs Seb G Driving School, offering automatic driving lessons in Hastings. He's a qualified driving instructor who teaches in a Toyota Yaris Cr…
Steve
Steve runs Steve's Driver Training in Hastings, East Sussex. He's been helping learners for years, and his approach is all about keeping things relax…
Bob
Hi, I'm Bob Thorpe. I've been teaching people to drive around Hastings and St Leonards since 1989, so that's well over 25 years now. I'm a DVSA Appro…
Ashot
Ashot Hovhannisyan is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and runs AH Driving School in Eastbourne. He really cares about road safety …
John
Hi, I'm John Whyte. I've been a driving instructor for over 30 years now, and I'm a Grade A instructor. I teach people to drive around Eastbourne, Ha…
Charlotte
Hi, I'm Charlotte Williams, the founder of Honk! School of Motoring. I've built a team of DVSA-trained instructors here in Eastbourne, and we offer b…
Learning to Drive in Bexhill-on-Sea
Bexhill-on-Sea feels like a classic south coast town, with a long seafront and a mix of quiet residential streets and busier coastal routes. Learners get practical experience on the A259 and around Queensway near the town centre. Traffic is usually calm on weekdays but picks up in summer and at school times, so you can practise a range of conditions. That variety helps you build confidence before heading to nearby test centres.
Nearest Test Centre: Hastings (Ore)
Hastings (Ore) is the closest DVSA test centre, about 6.3 miles from Bexhill-on-Sea. Expect practical tests on local roads that include coastal sections and suburban junctions. Hastings (Ore) has a pass rate of 48.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. It runs around 477 practical tests a year, so book early if you want a specific date.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Hastings (Ore) reports a pass rate of 48.6%, versus the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Hastings (Ore) pass at 52.1% and female candidates at 45.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres report similar figures, with Eastbourne at 49.5% and Tunbridge Wells at 50.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Overall, local centres sit slightly above the national average but the margins are small.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets before tackling the A259 coastal road. Practice junctions and lane discipline around Queensway and near the seafront where cyclists and pedestrians are common. Learn to judge crosswinds when you drive along the promenade as they can push the car. Spend time on roundabouts like those near Pebsham to get used to merging and lane choice. Do parking and bay manoeuvres in town car parks so you are confident in tight spaces.
Choosing an Instructor in Bexhill-on-Sea
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online or by post, then book your theory test and start practical lessons. Your instructor will help with hazard-perception practice and theory revision. When you are ready they will advise on booking a practical test at Hastings (Ore) or a nearby centre. After you pass the practical test you exchange your provisional for a full licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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