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Roly
Roly Annett has helped over 400 students pass their driving test, many on their first attempt. Based in Horsham and covering Crawley, he's known for …
Kate
Kate is a friendly, experienced DSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Rusper. She covers Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Slinfold and Warnham. Calm, p…
John
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…
Mark
Mark Rudderham is a friendly, patient driving instructor who runs Top Marks Driving School. He's a Grade A instructor with over 30 years of experienc…
David
David Shoare is a friendly driving instructor based in Horsham, offering lessons across West Sussex. He's been teaching for years, with a background …
Steven
Steven's an independent Approved Driving Instructor based in Broadbridge Heath, covering Horsham and the surrounding areas. He's also an Accredited a…
Learning to Drive in Billingshurst
Learning to drive around Billingshurst feels rural and relaxed. Roads range from quiet village streets to busier sections of the A29 and A272, so you get a mix of conditions early on. Only a couple of instructors work locally, so lessons can feel personal and focused. You can reach nearby test centres without long motorway drives.
Nearest Test Centre: Crawley
The nearest DVSA test centre is Crawley, about 11.6 miles away by road. Expect a standard modern centre handling several thousand tests a year, with 9,072 tests recorded in 2024-2025. Crawley’s pass rate is 42.1% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Travel time will depend on local traffic on the A29 and A272.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Crawley’s pass rate of 42.1% sits below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Male candidates there passed at 43.8% and female candidates at 40.3% in 2024-2025, showing a small gap between sexes (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Burgess Hill recorded 45.1% and Lancing recorded 53.6% for the same period, so outcomes vary by centre and route choices (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Local lesson planning should reflect the centre you plan to use.
Local Driving Tips
Start practice on Billingshurst’s quieter residential roads to build basic control. Move sessions onto the A29 and A272 early so you learn overtaking and lane discipline on through routes. Watch for narrow high-street pinch points and parked cars near shops in the village centre. Practice approaching roundabouts and junctions as you will meet both rural and town layouts on test routes. Do at least one mock test drive that includes the route to Crawley if that is your chosen centre.
Choosing an Instructor in Billingshurst
With just two instructors listed locally, availability can be tight, so book early. Look for an instructor who knows the A29 and A272 test approaches and who offers mock tests at Crawley. Expect to pay around 42 per hour on average locally.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post before your first lesson. Start lessons once you have the provisional. Book your theory test and prepare with mock theory quizzes and hazard perception practice. When you and your instructor agree you are ready, book the practical test at Crawley or another nearby centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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