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Best Driving Instructors in Clapham
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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…
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…
Geoff Ford
Geoff Ford is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Worthing. He offers automatic driving lessons through his in…
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…
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…
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…
Learning to Drive in Clapham
Learning to drive in Clapham gives you a mix of quiet village roads and quick access to coastal routes. You'll be close to Worthing, so expect both country lanes and town centre traffic on lessons. Lessons suit learners who want short trips to a nearby DVSA test centre and practise on A27 and A259 sections. Local character is relaxed, with occasional farm vehicles and school runs to watch for.
Nearest Test Centre: Worthing
Worthing test centre is about 4.2 miles from Clapham, a short drive along local B-roads or via the A27. Expect town centre routes, roundabouts and some coastal dual carriageway sections on the test. Worthing recorded a 46.6% pass rate and handled 5,891 tests in the data year shown, so booking slots are regularly available. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Worthing's pass rate stands at 46.6% compared with the national average of 47.3%, a small difference but worth noting for local learners. Male candidates there passed at 51.5% while female candidates passed at 42.3%, showing a clear gap in outcomes. Nearby Lancing shows a higher pass rate of 53.6%, while Brighton sits lower at 44.4%. All pass-rate figures are from official DVSA data. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter lanes around Clapham before moving onto the A24 and A27 for experience on faster roads. Practise joining and leaving the A259 at coastal junctions and handling roundabouts near Worthing town centre. Watch for narrow bridges and farm traffic on rural stretches, and be ready for gusty cross winds near the seafront. Plan lessons to include both town manoeuvres and short dual-carriageway drives so you get comfortable with the variety of local roads.
Choosing an Instructor in Clapham
There are eight local instructors serving Clapham, so check availability early if you have a tight schedule. Look for an approved driving instructor with a clear lesson plan, dual-control car and good local route knowledge around Worthing and the A27. Expect prices to be around the local average, and ask how many test-centre runs they include. Finding an instructor who knows nearby test routes often saves time on exam day.
Lesson Costs in Clapham
The local average lesson price is £43 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, vehicle type and how close you are to the test centre. Block bookings and weekday lessons sometimes give better rates.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence and book theory test as early steps. Begin lessons with a local instructor to build skills on village roads, then move to faster A-roads and coastal routes near Worthing. When ready, book the practical at Worthing test centre about 4.2 miles away and bring your theory pass certificate on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026