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Some instructors covering Eastbourne
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Jackie
Jackie Hewess is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and runs Jackie's LDC Driving School in Eastbourne. She was trained b…
Scott
Scott is a friendly, highly experienced driving instructor based in Eastbourne, with over 21 years of teaching experience. He works with Start N Driv…
Nish
Nish Patel is a dedicated driving instructor based in Eastbourne, offering both manual and automatic driving tuition to learners across the local are…
Adrian
Adrian Bailey is a friendly, DVSA-approved driving instructor based in Eastbourne. He's part of the A2B driving school, where he looks after students…
Ashot
Ashot Hovhannisyan is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and runs AH Driving School in Eastbourne. He really cares about road safety …
John
Hi, I'm John Whyte. I've been a driving instructor for over 30 years now, and I'm a Grade A instructor. I teach people to drive around Eastbourne, Ha…
Frank
Frank is a driving instructor based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, who runs FrankLyDriving. He focuses on quality lessons that go beyond the basics, hel…
Charlotte
Hi, I'm Charlotte Williams, the founder of Honk! School of Motoring. I've built a team of DVSA-trained instructors here in Eastbourne, and we offer b…
CCS
Hi, I'm part of CCS Driving School, a friendly, family-run driving school based in Polegate, East Sussex. We've been helping learners around here for…
Gary
Gary runs GB Driving Lessons, offering automatic driving lessons in the Seaford and Newhaven area. He's an instructor who really focuses on making yo…
Bob
Bob Bray is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained by …
Alison
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…
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.
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
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