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Best Driving Instructors in Brighton
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Darren
Darren runs Brighton Driving Lessons and leads a team of fully qualified, DSA registered and CRB checked instructors who are known as some of the bes…
Lumi
Lumi is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Brighton, offering both automatic and manual lessons across Brighton and Hove. Lessons are plann…
Clare
Clare runs Ladydrive and His & Hers Driving School in Brighton. She looks after a friendly team of patient, DBS-checked instructors, both male and fe…
Fabio
Fabio is a very experienced driving instructor in Brighton, known for being calm, friendly and easy to talk to. He focuses on how you learn best and …
Karol
Karol has many years of experience as a driving instructor, including time with the AA before starting his own school. He is friendly and patient, an…
Graham Bradford
Graham Bradford runs GB Automatic, a friendly Lewes-based driving school offering quality automatic driving lessons. He is known for being patient, s…
Learning to Drive in Brighton
Learning to drive in Brighton means getting used to a compact, busy coastal city. You'll mix short residential streets with busier A-roads like the A23 and A27, and frequent pedestrian and cycle traffic around the seafront and the Lanes. Lessons here often include familiar local landmarks such as Palace Pier, Brighton Marina and the roundabout at Falmer. Expect varied practice in traffic, on roundabouts and on hillier lanes up toward Devil's Dyke.
Nearest Test Centre: Brighton
Brighton DVSA test centre is very close to the city centre, about 0.3 miles from central Brighton, so many local test routes start nearby. It handles a large number of tests every year, around 3,822 tests per year, and you should expect urban and A-road sections on the practical test. Local pass rate at Brighton test centre is 44.4%, which is published by the DVSA, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. If you train with an instructor who knows the centre you can practise common junctions such as Preston Circus and the seafront approaches.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Brighton test centre pass rate is 44.4%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male learners at the Brighton centre pass at 46.8% and female learners at 42.2%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Lancing reports a higher pass rate of 53.6% and Burgess Hill is 45.1%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These differences can reflect local routes and test demand rather than instructor quality alone.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons by practising junctions off London Road and Western Road, they come up often. Get used to roundabouts at Preston Circus and the Falmer interchange, and practice lane discipline on the A27 approaches. Watch for cyclists and pedestrians in the Lanes and on the seafront, especially around the Old Steine and the Palace Pier. Try a few lessons at quieter times before moving on to peak-hour practice on the A23 towards Patcham.
Choosing an Instructor in Brighton
Choose an instructor who knows Brighton test routes and common local hazards, and ask if they practise the A27 and seafront approaches. With six instructors listed locally you'll want someone who fits your schedule and offers clear progress plans. Expect to pay around £38 per hour on average, and ask about block-booking discounts and test-day warm-up lessons.
Lesson Costs in Brighton
Local lesson prices average about 38 an hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, car type and time of day, and you may get cheaper rates for block bookings. Expect higher prices for weekend or evening lessons.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online or by post before you start lessons. Book and pass the theory and hazard perception tests, then start regular lessons and mock practicals, especially on local A-roads and roundabouts. When your instructor thinks you are ready, book a practical test at the Brighton DVSA test centre and do a final lesson that covers the likely local routes. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass certificate and any required documents to the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026