Driving Instructors in Eastbourne

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Instructors
4
Avg Price
£37/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Eastbourne (2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
49.5%
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There are 4 driving instructors in Eastbourne. The average price is £37 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 60 reviews.

4
Instructors
£37/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
60 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Jackie Hewess
0 mi

Jackie Hewess

Eastbourne
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Jackie Hewess is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs Jackie's LDC Driving School in Eastbourne. She was trained b…

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Scott
0.7 mi

Scott

Eastbourne
5.0
30 reviews
Manual 60 min

Scott is a friendly, highly experienced driving instructor based in Eastbourne, with over 21 years of teaching experience. He works with Start N Driv…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
£37 /hour
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Ashot Hovhannisyan
0.7 mi

Ashot Hovhannisyan

Eastbourne
Manual & Auto 60 min

Ashot Hovhannisyan is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and runs AH Driving School in Eastbourne. He really cares about road safety …

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Alison
9.9 mi

Alison

Bexhill
Manual & Auto 60 min

Alison is an experienced Approved Driving Instructor with over 10 years of teaching in the Bexhill area. She keeps lessons flexible and adapts to how…

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Learning to Drive in Eastbourne

Learning to drive in Eastbourne means practising on a mix of quiet residential streets and busy coastal roads. You will meet holiday traffic along the A259 seafront and busier commuter flows on the A27 and A22 out of town. Lessons often include Sovereign Harbour and the junctions around Polegate for dual carriageway experience. It feels like a town where you can build confidence before heading onto faster roads.

Nearest Test Centre: Eastbourne

The nearest DVSA test centre is Eastbourne, about 2 miles from the town centre. Expect standard theory and practical tests, with around 4,881 tests taken there each year. Pass rates at Eastbourne test centre are 49.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male and female splits are published by DVSA, with male pass rate 52.3% and female pass rate 46.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

49.5%
Overall Pass Rate
52.3%
Male Pass Rate
46.9%
Female Pass Rate
2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Eastbourne test centre posts a pass rate of 49.5%, which is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Eastbourne pass at 52.3% while female candidates pass at 46.9%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show slightly different figures, for example Hastings (Ore) 48.6% and Brighton 44.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Those small differences can reflect local traffic, test routes and the number of tests taken.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential roads in Langney or Ratton to get clutch and control sorted before tackling the seafront. The A259 along the seafront has buses and cyclists, so watch for bus stops and passing cyclists. Practice joining and leaving the A27 at the Polegate junction, it tests gap judgment on faster traffic. Sovereign Harbour roundabout comes up on many test routes, so work on lane discipline and signalling. Wind can be strong near the coast, so keep a firm grip on the wheel when passing open stretches.

Choosing an Instructor in Eastbourne

There are only four local instructors listed in Eastbourne, so availability can be limited at peak times. Look for an instructor who knows local test routes, including Sovereign Harbour and the A27 junctions. Expect pay around an average of £37 per hour, with flexibility for block bookings. Ask about pass rates and recent test centre experience when you contact instructors.

Lesson Costs in Eastbourne

Average lesson price in Eastbourne is £37 per hour, based on local listings. Prices vary with vehicle type, demand and whether you buy block sessions or single lessons. Instructors may charge more for evening or weekend slots.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking lessons. Book and pass the theory test, then arrange regular lessons to build experience on local roads and roundabouts. When your instructor feels you are ready, book the practical test at Eastbourne test centre, which is about 2 miles away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Eastbourne test centre has a pass rate of 49.5%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
The Eastbourne test centre is about 2 miles from the town centre.
Eastbourne’s pass rate is 49.5%, which is above the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, male candidates have a pass rate of 52.3% and female candidates have a pass rate of 46.9% at Eastbourne test centre, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Average local lesson price is £37 per hour according to area listings.
There are four local instructors listed in Eastbourne, so choice is limited compared with larger towns.
Yes, both roads feature on many local lesson plans and test routes.
You can book a test at other nearby DVSA centres such as Hastings (Ore) or Brighton if there are available slots.
About 4,881 practical tests are taken at Eastbourne test centre each year, based on the 2024-2025 reporting period.
Time to pass varies with experience, practise and lesson frequency, so there is no set period.
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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Nearby Areas

Polegate (5 mi) Hailsham (7 mi) Herstmonceux (8 mi) Seaford (8 mi) Bexhill (10 mi) Bexhill-on-Sea (10 mi) Newhaven (10 mi) Peacehaven (13 mi)

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