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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…
Sammy
Sammy and Chris run Eclipse Driver Training in Brighton. They're a friendly pair of instructors who focus on helping you pass your test with confiden…
Mike
Mike Collins is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Brighton, operating under the LDC driving school franchise. He's licensed by the DVSA…
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…
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul. I run Go Driving Academy, a local driving school based in Brighton and Hove. I've been teaching people to drive for years now, and I re…
Learning to Drive in Rottingdean
Rottingdean is a small coastal village east of Brighton with a mix of narrow streets and coastal roads. You get short stretches of quiet residential roads and busier sections on the A259 that lead into Brighton. Lessons here give you hill practice and exposure to busy seaside traffic in summer. It feels more village-like than urban, but Brighton is only a short drive away.
Nearest Test Centre: Brighton
The nearest DVSA test centre is Brighton, about 3.3 miles from Rottingdean, so you can expect a short drive to your test. Brighton runs around 3,822 tests a year, so slots are regularly available though they can fill at busy times, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. The centre's pass rate is 44.4%, so plan lessons around the local test routes and busy junctions near the A259 and A27, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Expect typical test routes to include coastal roads, roundabouts and sections of residential streets.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Brighton centre has a pass rate of 44.4%, slightly below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Brighton pass at 46.8% and female candidates at 42.2%, showing a small gap, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Lancing reports a higher pass rate of 53.6% and Burgess Hill is at 45.1%, which can make Lancing an alternative if you want a higher local pass rate, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Use these figures to decide where to take your test rather than assuming one centre is always easier.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets to build control before moving onto the A259 coastal road. Practice hill starts and clutch control, as the area has a few short but steep sections heading towards the Downs. Learn the route into Brighton, including the A27 junctions, because examiners often take candidates that way. Keep an eye on crosswinds near the seafront and watch for parked cars on Rottingdean High Street. Practice roundabout exits and lane selection, as nearby junctions can be busy in peak times.
Choosing an Instructor in Rottingdean
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Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post before booking any lessons. Book and pass your theory test, then arrange regular lessons so you build experience on local roads and test routes. When you're ready, book your practical test at Brighton or consider Lancing if you prefer its pass rate, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Carry your provisional and theory pass certificate to the test and follow your instructor's guidance on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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