Our Rustington 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.
Best Driving Instructors in Rustington
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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…
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…
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…
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 Rustington
Rustington sits in the South East and feeds tests into the Worthing test centre 5.5 miles away. Learning here means a small local market, with nine local driving instructors listed. That can make finding lessons easier or mean a short wait for popular times. Many learners travel a few miles for tests and practice in nearby towns.
Nearest Test Centre: Worthing
The nearest DVSA test centre is Worthing, about 5.5 miles from Rustington. Worthing runs around 5,891 tests a year, so expect a busy booking schedule. The centre's overall pass rate is 46.6% and you will see slightly higher rates for male candidates at 51.5% and lower for female candidates at 42.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Worthing's pass rate is 46.6%, a touch below the national average of 47.3%. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Male pass rate at Worthing is 51.5% while female pass rate is 42.3%, showing a visible gap in local results. Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Local Driving Tips
Practice driving a few miles out from Rustington so you get used to slightly busier test routes near Worthing. Work on roundabout technique and lane choices when approaching junctions used on local tests. Spend time on slower town streets and on quicker A-road-style stretches to build confidence. Book mock tests with your instructor on routes toward Worthing and Lancing so you see typical test traffic and junction layouts.
Choosing an Instructor in Rustington
Expect around nine instructors to choose from in Rustington, so shop around for availability and teaching style. Look for an instructor who can offer regular lesson slots that match your schedule and provides mock test runs towards Worthing. Hourly rates average around 34, so compare what is included in that price. Ask about pass-rate history and test-centre experience when you interview instructors.
Lesson Costs in Rustington
Local lessons average 34 per hour. Block bookings, intensive courses, and travel to Worthing for mock tests can change the final cost.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional licence online or by post and start lessons once you have it. Book your theory test early and practice hazard perception alongside lessons. Once your instructor thinks you are ready, book the practical at Worthing; practice on the routes your instructor uses. Pass the practical and you will receive your full licence.
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Last reviewed: February 2026