Our Goring-by-Sea instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
Best Driving Instructors in Goring-by-Sea
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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…
Geoff Ford
Geoff Ford is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Worthing. He offers automatic driving lessons through his in…
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…
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…
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 Goring-by-Sea
Learning to drive in Goring-by-Sea means coastal roads and short trips into Worthing. Traffic can be quiet midweek and busy on summer weekends, so you learn a range of conditions. Local lessons often include stretches of the A259 and driving near Goring station level crossing. With eight instructors in the area you can usually find a local teacher who knows the roads well.
Nearest Test Centre: Worthing
Worthing is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 1.9 miles from Goring-by-Sea. Expect town routes, coastal roads and some busy junctions during peak times. Worthing has a pass rate of 46.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Many learners from Goring pick Worthing because it is close and familiar.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Worthing's pass rate stands at 46.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, which is slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates pass at 51.5% while female candidates pass at 42.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Lancing posts a higher pass rate of 53.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025, while Brighton is lower at 44.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Pick a centre that matches the routes you practise on to reduce surprises on test day.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early in the day to avoid weekend summer traffic on the A259 coast road. Practice stopping and starting at the railway level crossing by Goring station, and get used to narrow residential streets near the seafront. Join the A27 with care when you head north from Worthing, and rehearse roundabout exits around Worthing town centre. Watch for strong coastal winds and parked vehicles near the promenade when learning bay parking or reversing.
Choosing an Instructor in Goring-by-Sea
With eight instructors in Goring-by-Sea you should ask about recent local test routes and pass statistics. Expect to pay around £43 an hour on average, and check whether lessons run in the instructor's car or yours. Look for someone who knows Worthing test routes and can offer block bookings or weekend slots if you need them.
Lesson Costs in Goring-by-Sea
Local lessons average about 43 per hour. Price varies with instructor experience, vehicle type, lesson length and whether you book intensive courses or single hours.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence, then book and pass the theory test before your practical. Start lessons with a local instructor and focus on A259 and Worthing town routes you will meet on test day. When ready, book your practical at Worthing or an alternative nearby centre and make sure your instructor can take you through a mock test beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026