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Some instructors covering Horsham
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Roly
Roly Annett has helped over 400 students pass their driving test, many on their first attempt. Based in Horsham and covering Crawley, he's known for …
Kate
Kate is a friendly, experienced DSA Approved Driving Instructor based in Rusper. She covers Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Slinfold and Warnham. Calm, p…
Mark
Mark Rudderham is a friendly, patient driving instructor who runs Top Marks Driving School. He's a Grade A instructor with over 30 years of experienc…
David
David Shoare is a friendly driving instructor based in Horsham, offering lessons across West Sussex. He's been teaching for years, with a background …
Steven
Steven's an independent Approved Driving Instructor based in Broadbridge Heath, covering Horsham and the surrounding areas. He's also an Accredited a…
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 Horsham
Horsham sits in the South East and feels like a compact market town with narrow high street lanes and quick access to A24 and A281. Expect a mix of quiet residential streets and short stretches of faster A-road driving. Local character comes from the Carfax area and North Street, where lessons often practise junctions and parking. Traffic can pick up around school times and market days.
Nearest Test Centre: Crawley
Crawley test centre is the nearest for Horsham, about 5.6 miles away. It handles several thousand tests a year, so you'll usually be travelling out of town for your practical exam. Expect a mix of suburban and dual carriageway routes in the test, similar to what you see on A24 and A264 approaches. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Crawley test centre has a pass rate of 42.1%, below the national average of 47.3%. Male candidates at Crawley passed at 43.8%, while female candidates passed at 40.3%. Nearby Burgess Hill and Redhill Aerodrome report pass rates of 45.1% and 45.9% respectively, so results vary across surrounding centres. Data source: DVSA (2024-2025).
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets off North Street to build clutch and steering control before tackling A24 junctions. Spend time practising roundabout entries and exits near the Carfax area, as those junctions often feature on local independent practice routes. Get comfortable with short dual carriageway stretches on the A264 when you have basic control and observation dialled in. Practice parking and bay manoeuvres near the town centre where spaces are tighter than on newer estates. Time some lessons for school-run hours so you learn to manage sudden stops and parked cars.
Choosing an Instructor in Horsham
With only two instructors listed locally, availability can be limited so book early. Look for instructors who know Crawley test routes and who offer mock tests on similar roads, including A24 approaches. Expect to pay around the local average but ask about lesson block discounts and cancellation policies. Make sure your instructor offers clear progress checks and uses local junctions like the A281 roundabout for real-world practice.
Lesson Costs in Horsham
Average lesson cost in Horsham is about
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online and start with a few lessons to build basic control and confidence. Aim to practise outside of lessons when possible, such as quiet estate streets off North Street, to consolidate skills. Book theory and hazard perception early so you can sit the tests when your instructor recommends. When your instructor says you're ready, arrange your practical test at Crawley and use a mock on similar roads beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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