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Best Driving Instructors in East Preston
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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…
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…
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…
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 East Preston
East Preston is a coastal village between Littlehampton and Worthing, with quiet residential streets and some busy A259 stretches by the seafront. Local driving mixes narrow village lanes with faster coastal roads, so learners get a good range of experience. You will often practise on Sea Lane, The Street and along the A259 toward Rustington. Expect seaside traffic in summer and school runs at term times.
Nearest Test Centre: Worthing
Worthing test centre is about 5.3 miles away from East Preston, a short drive along the A259 and Rustington roundabout. Expect town and coastal test routes that include A259 stretches and junctions onto the A27. The centre handles around 5,891 tests a year so slots can fill, but it runs regular test days. Worthing's pass rate is 46.6%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Worthing's pass rate of 46.6% sits slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male pupils at Worthing pass at 51.5% while female pupils pass at 42.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Lancing and Chichester report higher centre pass rates at 53.6% and 53.2% respectively, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Use those figures to decide whether to book at Worthing or try a nearby centre for a different route.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quiet residential streets like Lashmar Road to build clutch control and observation. Move on to the A259 for speed and lane discipline, and practise joining and leaving at Rustington roundabout. Take a few sessions on the slip road to the A27 to get used to merging with faster traffic. Practise hill starts near Sea Lane and mirror-signal-manoeuvre routines on The Street. Book a mock test that follows the Worthing routes to get used to typical local junctions and parking bays.
Choosing an Instructor in East Preston
There are seven instructors listed around East Preston, so availability is limited during term evenings and weekends. Expect hourly lessons around £34 on average, though some instructors offer block-booking discounts. Choose an instructor who knows Worthing test routes, including the A259 and Rustington roundabout. Ask for recent mock test pass figures and local references.
Lesson Costs in East Preston
Average lesson cost in the area is about £34 per hour, with variation for evenings and intensive courses. Factors that affect price include instructor experience, vehicle type, and whether you buy block-booked lessons or a full pass package.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons, you can do this online or by post. Book and pass your theory test, which covers multiple-choice and hazard perception, before you can take the practical. Take lessons with a local instructor to build experience on the A259 and nearby junctions, then book your practical at Worthing or a nearby centre. Bring your provisional licence, theory pass and ID on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026