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Some instructors covering Haywards Heath
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Szymon
Szymon is an experienced automatic driving instructor based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. He runs Green Light School and teaches in an easy-to-driv…
Alamin
Alamin runs Mi Driving, offering lessons in Uckfield, Tunbridge Wells, and the surrounding areas. He's a very friendly, experienced instructor who be…
Clare
Clare is a DVSA Approved, fully qualified female driving instructor based in East Grinstead. She offers manual driving lessons and has a patient, fri…
Penney
Penney Beecham is a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) based in Uckfield, East Sussex. She offers calm, professional and very pat…
Tom
Tom is a fully DSA qualified driving instructor based in Uckfield. He keeps lessons relaxed and straightforward, so learning to drive feels easy and …
Nick
Hi, I'm Nick Wilcox. I've been an approved driving instructor for over 35 years, and I run COOL Driving, which I started back in 2007. I'm based in H…
Jerry
Hi, I'm Jerry Gravell. I'm a DVSA approved driving instructor based in Maidenbower, Crawley, and I've been teaching people to drive around here for a…
Giles
Giles Blanch runs GB Driving, a friendly driving school based in Crawley. He's a patient, knowledgeable and highly experienced instructor who's been …
Laurence
Hi, I'm Laurence. I've been an approved driving instructor since 2012, and I've taught all sorts of learners around Crawley. Over the years, I've pic…
Mark
Mark Brewster is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained by LDC in …
Learning to Drive in Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath sits in the South East and serves many commuter learners. Lessons tend to focus on busy junctions and peak-time traffic. There are six local instructors, so choices are limited compared with larger towns. Expect a blend of residential streets and quicker main roads on lessons.
Nearest Test Centre: Burgess Hill
The nearest DVSA test centre is Burgess Hill, about 4.2 miles away. You will usually travel out of town for your practical test and may see familiar roads on the drive there. Burgess Hill ran 1,872 tests in 2024-2025, and its pass rate was 45.1% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Burgess Hill's pass rate is 45.1%, a bit below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Burgess Hill had a 48.4% pass rate while female candidates had 41.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Crawley and Brighton reported 42.1% and 44.4% respectively, showing a regional pattern of slightly lower-than-national results (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early in the week to avoid weekend shopping traffic. Practise moving off, hill starts and mirror checks on quieter residential streets before tackling busier roads. Get a few lessons that take you towards Burgess Hill so you know the route and likely junctions on test day. Work on independent driving and following directions, since short sections of dual carriageway and faster roads may appear on the test route. Book a mock test with your instructor near the time of your practical to simulate the test format and nerves.
Choosing an Instructor in Haywards Heath
Look for an instructor who regularly takes pupils to Burgess Hill for test practice, since that centre is closest. With only six local instructors, check availability and lesson patterns early. Expect to pay around the local average and ask whether they offer block-booking discounts or weekend slots. Choose someone who gives clear feedback and offers mock tests under test conditions.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online, then book and pass the theory test before you take practical lessons. Start lessons with an instructor who knows the route to Burgess Hill so you can practise on likely test roads. When your instructor says you're ready, book your practical test and aim to do a mock test first to simulate the actual conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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