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Best Driving Instructors in Littlehampton
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.
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