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12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Worthing (5.3 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in East Preston. Prices range from £34.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 7 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
7 Reviews
DVSA
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Paul Kerr
8.3 mi

Paul

Bognor Regis
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Kerr is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in the Bognor and Chichester areas. He's been teaching since 1983, so he's got over 40 …

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4.3 mi

Dean

Worthing
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…

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Mark Bracey
2.2 mi

Mark

Littlehampton
Manual 60 min

Mark Bracey is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with an excellent pass rate and a really good local reputation. He is reliable, friendly…

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Peter
2.3 mi

Peter

Littlehampton
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Peter is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. He's been teaching for 20 years and has a great track record…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
£35 /hour 50% OFF 1st
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Sue
5.2 mi

Sue

Worthing
Manual 60 min

Sue runs Flypass Driving School, an independent school that keeps things simple and friendly while still giving you top quality training. She's calm,…

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Ollie Tiley
5.2 mi

Ollie

Worthing
Manual 120 min
Ford Fiesta

Ollie Tiley is a friendly, calm and patient driving instructor based in Worthing. He's got a high first-time pass rate and five-star Google reviews, …

£45 /hour
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Frank Judah
5.2 mi

Frank

Worthing
Manual 60 min

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…

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SB
8.2 mi

Sue

Westergate
Manual 90 min

Sue Black has over 30 years of experience preparing people for their driving test. Based in Westergate, she's a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor who …

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£34 /hour
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Daniel Cooper
8.3 mi

Daniel

Bognor Regis
Manual 90 min

Daniel is a manual driving instructor based in Bognor Regis. He's all about helping you become a confident and safe driver, with the goal of passing …

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£40 /hour
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Michelle
8.3 mi

Michelle

Bognor, Chichester
Manual & Auto 60 min

Michelle runs PDW Driving School, a friendly team of professional instructors based in the Bognor and Chichester area. She's got many years of experi…

£40 /hour
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John Petrucci
8.3 mi

John

Bognor Regis
Manual 60 min

John Petrucci is a qualified, expert driving instructor running JKP Driving School in Bognor Regis and Chichester. He's a friendly, relaxed instructo…

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£35 /hour
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DN
8.3 mi

Dave

Bognor Regis
Manual 60 min

Dave Nanson is a friendly, independent driving instructor based in Bognor Regis. He's been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2003, so he's got loa…

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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.

46.6%
Overall Pass Rate
51.5%
Male Pass Rate
42.3%
Female Pass Rate
5.3 mi
Distance

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

Worthing test centre is about 5.3 miles from East Preston, a short drive along the A259 and through Rustington.
Worthing's pass rate is 46.6%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Worthing's pass rate of 46.6% is slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Yes, male learners at Worthing pass at 51.5% while female learners pass at 42.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Worthing handles around 5,891 tests per year, which means test slots can fill up especially at peak times.
There are seven instructors listed in the East Preston area, so you will usually find options for weekday and weekend lessons.
Average lessons cost about £34 per hour in the area.
Learning time varies with ability and practice, but many learners take around 40 to 50 hours of lessons plus 20 hours of private practice.
Worthing is closest at 5.3 miles and familiar to many local instructors, but Lancing and Chichester have higher pass rates at 53.6% and 53.2% respectively, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Yes, you get a mix of quiet residential streets and busy coastal roads like the A259, which is useful for practising speed control and lane discipline.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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