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12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Worthing (7.6 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Littlehampton. Prices range from £34.00 to £45.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 7 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
7 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Littlehampton driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Littlehampton 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.
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Paul Kerr
6.2 mi

Paul

Bognor Regis
5.0
4 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul Kerr is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in the Bognor and Chichester areas. He's been teaching since 1983, so he's got over 40 …

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6.5 mi

Dean

Worthing
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…

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Mark Bracey
0 mi

Mark

Littlehampton
Manual 60 min

Mark Bracey is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with an excellent pass rate and a really good local reputation. He is reliable, friendly…

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Peter
0.1 mi

Peter

Littlehampton
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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£35 /hour 50% OFF 1st
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SB
5.9 mi

Sue

Westergate
Manual 90 min

Sue Black has over 30 years of experience preparing people for their driving test. Based in Westergate, she's a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor who …

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£34 /hour
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Daniel Cooper
6.2 mi

Daniel

Bognor Regis
Manual 90 min

Daniel is a manual driving instructor based in Bognor Regis. He's all about helping you become a confident and safe driver, with the goal of passing …

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£40 /hour
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Michelle
6.2 mi

Michelle

Bognor, Chichester
Manual & Auto 60 min

Michelle runs PDW Driving School, a friendly team of professional instructors based in the Bognor and Chichester area. She's got many years of experi…

£40 /hour
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John Petrucci
6.2 mi

John

Bognor Regis
Manual 60 min

John Petrucci is a qualified, expert driving instructor running JKP Driving School in Bognor Regis and Chichester. He's a friendly, relaxed instructo…

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DN
6.2 mi

Dave

Bognor Regis
Manual 60 min

Dave Nanson is a friendly, independent driving instructor based in Bognor Regis. He's been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2003, so he's got loa…

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Sue
7.4 mi

Sue

Worthing
Manual 60 min

Sue runs Flypass Driving School, an independent school that keeps things simple and friendly while still giving you top quality training. She's calm,…

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Ollie Tiley
7.4 mi

Ollie

Worthing
Manual 120 min
Ford Fiesta

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, …

£45 /hour
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Frank Judah
7.4 mi

Frank

Worthing
Manual 60 min

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…

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Learning to Drive in Littlehampton

Littlehampton is a compact seaside town with a mix of quiet residential streets and busy seafront roads. Lessons often include the A259 seafront and the Arun Bridge, so you'll get practice on both straight coastal roads and tighter town junctions. Traffic picks up in summer, which affects lesson times and test-day travel. With a small pool of local instructors, you may need to book ahead.

Nearest Test Centre: Worthing

Worthing is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 7.6 miles away, and runs around 5,891 tests a year. Expect coastal traffic on the A259 when travelling there, especially at peak times. Worthing's pass rate is 46.6%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. You may have to drive to Worthing for your practical test and plan extra travel time.

46.6%
Overall Pass Rate
51.5%
Male Pass Rate
42.3%
Female Pass Rate
7.6 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Worthing's pass rate of 46.6% sits just below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Worthing pass at 51.5% while female candidates pass at 42.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Lancing and Chichester report higher pass rates, 53.6% and 53.2% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. That spread suggests test centre choice and local test routes can affect outcomes.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter residential streets before moving to the A259 seafront. Practice crossing Arun Bridge and turning at the A284 junction, where traffic can be unpredictable. Spend time on the roundabout at the A259/A284 junction and on dual carriageway merges near the town outskirts. Time lessons to avoid summer weekend traffic if possible.

Choosing an Instructor in Littlehampton

Look for an instructor who knows Littlehampton's test routes, including the seafront and Arun crossings. Check recent reviews and ask about mock tests at Worthing if your test will be there. Expect to pay around the local average of 34 per hour, and book early since there are nine local instructors. Ask whether lessons include motorway or dual carriageway practice if you want that experience.

Lesson Costs in Littlehampton

Local lessons average 34 per hour. Costs vary with instructor experience, fuel prices, and whether you want intensive or weekday lessons. Travel to Worthing for tests can add transport costs.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence before booking lessons or the theory test. Book your theory test early so you can take it while lessons are ongoing. Arrange regular lessons that cover town centre driving, the A259, and routes to Worthing for the practical test. When ready, book the practical test at Worthing and allow time to travel there on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There are nine driving instructors listed in Littlehampton, so availability can be limited at peak times.
The nearest DVSA test centre is Worthing, about 7.6 miles from Littlehampton, and it runs roughly 5,891 tests a year.
Worthing's pass rate is 46.6%, which is slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Yes, at Worthing male candidates pass at 51.5% while female candidates pass at 42.3%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Nearby centres include Lancing, 9.3 miles away, and Chichester, 10.6 miles away, both reporting higher pass rates of 53.6% and 53.2% respectively, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
The local average price is 34 per hour.
Learning time varies by individual and depends on lesson frequency and prior experience.
Yes, the A259 seafront is part of local driving and often appears in lessons and tests.
With nine instructors in the area, demand can be high, especially in warmer months and school holidays.
Many local instructors offer mock tests or practice runs on routes toward Worthing to familiarise you with the journey and likely road features.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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