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Some instructors covering Findon
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Dean
Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…
Geoff
Geoff Ford is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Worthing. He offers automatic driving lessons through his in…
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,…
Ollie
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, …
Frank
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
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…
Steve
Steve Drury is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Shoreham by Sea. He's been specially trained by LDC in the LD System…
Peter
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…
Mark
Mark Bracey is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with an excellent pass rate and a really good local reputation. He is reliable, friendly…
Learning to Drive in Findon
Learning to drive in Findon feels rural and practical. Lessons mix quiet country lanes with short trips into Worthing on the A24 and A259. You'll face steep sections around Findon Hill and views of Cissbury Ring, so hill starts and lane positioning matter. Local driving has less traffic than the coast, but test routes head towards Worthing quickly.
Nearest Test Centre: Worthing
Worthing test centre sits about 4.2 miles from Findon, usually a 10 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. Expect a modern DVSA site with regular tests, it handled around 5,891 tests in 2024-2025. Arrive early, as the route to the centre uses the A24 and the A259 where parking and congestion can build up near the seafront. The centre's pass rate is 46.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Worthing's pass rate is 46.6%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Lancing performs better at 53.6%, while Brighton is lower at 44.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male learners pass more often than female learners at Worthing, with rates of 51.5% and 42.3% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). These figures suggest local routes and test layouts influence outcomes more than raw skill levels.
Local Driving Tips
When you start lessons, practise hill starts on Findon Hill and on the slip roads off the A24. Narrow country lanes need careful speed control and readiness for farm vehicles and cyclists. Roundabouts near Worthing and junctions on the A259 demand clear lane discipline and observation. Watch for sun glare on the seafront and occasional crosswinds on the A259 that can unsettle the car. Ask your instructor to take you along typical test routes towards Worthing so you know the likely hazards.
Choosing an Instructor in Findon
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence first, then book theory training and your theory test. Take regular lessons with a local instructor and practise on the A24 and A259 near Worthing. Once you pass theory, book the practical at Worthing and get comfortable with the local test routes before your test day. After a pass you will receive your full licence by post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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