Our Crawley instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Some instructors covering Crawley
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Szymon
Szymon is an experienced automatic driving instructor based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. He runs Green Light School and teaches in an easy-to-driv…
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 …
Clare
Clare is a DVSA Approved, fully qualified female driving instructor based in East Grinstead. She offers manual driving lessons and has a patient, fri…
Kate
Kate is a friendly, experienced DSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Rusper. She covers Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Slinfold and Warnham. Calm, p…
Charles
Charles Nobes, known as Charlie, is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor with excellent first-time pass rates. He has many years of experience with …
Jerry
Hi, I'm Jerry Gravell. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Maidenbower, Crawley, and I've been teaching people to drive around here for a…
Giles
Giles Blanch runs GB Driving, a friendly driving school based in Crawley. He's a patient, knowledgeable and highly experienced instructor who's been …
Laurence
Hi, I'm Laurence. I've been an approved driving instructor since 2012, and I've taught all sorts of learners around Crawley. Over the years, I've pic…
Mark
Mark Brewster is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained by LDC in …
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 Crawley
Crawley sits close to Gatwick and feels like a busy commuter town with a mix of residential streets and large industrial estates. Roads here include the A23, A2011 and the M23, so you'll spend time on dual carriageways as well as quiet residential roads. Traffic can change quickly around Manor Royal and the approaches to the airport, so lessons often mix town driving with faster roads. Local test routes often include roundabouts near Three Bridges and junctions around Ifield.
Nearest Test Centre: Crawley
Crawley DVSA test centre is about 2.1 miles from the town centre, so most learners can reach it in a short drive or a quick taxi. Expect busy booking slots because the centre runs around 9,072 tests a year, so weekend and evening availability can be limited. The centre pass rate is 42.1%, which is below the national average. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Crawley test centre has a pass rate of 42.1%, lower than the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Male candidates pass at about 43.8% and female candidates at about 40.3% at Crawley. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025). Nearby Redhill and Burgess Hill show higher pass rates of 45.9% and 45.1% respectively, which suggests local test routes and traffic patterns can influence outcomes. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Practice roundabouts and multi-lane junctions around Manor Royal and Three Bridges, they come up on many tests. Get comfortable with the A23 and the M23 slip-roads near Junction 10, they need confident lane choices at higher speeds. Use quiet residential estates in Ifield for manoeuvres and reversing, then move to busier roads for independent driving. Watch for airport-related traffic near Gatwick, especially around the Lowfield Heath and A2011 approaches. Time your lessons to include both rush-hour traffic and quieter mid-day runs.
Choosing an Instructor in Crawley
There are eight local instructors listed, so check availability early if you need regular slots. Expect average hourly rates around £39, but prices can vary with experience and lesson length. Look for instructors who know Crawley test routes, Manor Royal area and the Gatwick approaches, and who are DVSA-approved. Ask about block-booking discounts and how they structure lessons around local junctions and roundabouts.
Lesson Costs in Crawley
Hourly lessons in Crawley average about £39, though prices vary by instructor and lesson length. Block bookings, intensive courses and Pass Plus will change the total cost, as will peak-time lessons and instructor experience.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post, then book and pass the theory test before the practical. Start lessons and build hours on local roads, roundabouts and dual carriageways, then book the practical test at Crawley when your instructor says you are ready. Use the local centre for your practical test since it is close and familiar, and factor in waiting times for test availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026