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Some instructors covering Peacehaven
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Darren
Darren runs Brighton Driving Lessons and leads a team of fully qualified, DSA registered and CRB checked instructors who are known as some of the bes…
Gemma
If you learn with Gemma, expect a patient, no-pressure approach. She picks you up on time, explains things clearly, and won't move on until you're pr…
Yiannis
Yiannis Athanasiadis is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own independent driving school in Brighton and Hove. He…
Leroy
Leroy runs Leroy's Driving School in Brighton, offering expert driving lessons with a friendly, patient approach. He's fully qualified and has years …
Karol
Karol has many years of experience as a driving instructor, including time with the AA before starting his own school. He is friendly and patient, an…
John
John Rennie runs Sussex Driving School, teaching learners in Peacehaven and Lewes. He's a fully qualified ADI registered with the Driving Standards A…
John
Hi, I'm John Whitney. I've been an Approved Driving Instructor since 2004, running my independent driving school, Driven 2 Drive. Over the years, I'v…
Ben
Ben Simpson is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Peacehaven. He's been specially traine…
Daphne
Daphne Haskins is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Peacehaven, East Sussex. She's been qualified for 16 years and has a very high firs…
Bob
Bob Bray is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own independent LDC driving school. He's been specially trained by …
Gary
Gary runs GB Driving Lessons, offering automatic driving lessons in the Seaford and Newhaven area. He's an instructor who really focuses on making yo…
Mick
Mick Carter is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Lewes. He's been specially …
Learning to Drive in Peacehaven
Peacehaven sits on the South Coast with cliff-top views and a compact town centre. Lessons here combine quiet residential streets, the busy A259 seafront road and quick links to the A27 near Telscombe. You will practise hill starts and coastal-crosswinds as well as suburban junctions around the Meridian Centre. Many learners head into Brighton for busier test routes and extra experience.
Nearest Test Centre: Brighton
Brighton test centre lies about 6.2 miles from Peacehaven, a short drive along the A259 and up towards the city. Expect urban test routes that include seafront roads and busy junctions, so book a few mock tests beforehand. Brighton's pass rate is 44.4%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Brighton sits below the national average, with a 44.4% pass rate compared with the national 47.3% figure. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male candidates at Brighton pass at 46.8% while female candidates pass at 42.2%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby centres show some variation, Burgess Hill is 45.1% and Eastbourne is 49.5%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Get comfortable on the A259 early, it is the main road through town and can be busy at peak times. Practice junctions near the Meridian Centre and Telscombe approaches where lane selection matters. Watch for strong coastal winds on the cliff-top roads and allow extra space when parking near the promenade. Learn the routes into Brighton so you are relaxed about roundabouts and city traffic on test day. Practise hill starts on sloping residential streets away from main roads until you feel confident.
Choosing an Instructor in Peacehaven
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online, then book and pass your theory and hazard perception tests. Start regular lessons once you have your provisional and aim for a mix of town, rural and motorway-style driving if possible. When ready, book a practical test at Brighton, which is roughly 6.2 miles away and covers urban test routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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