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.
Some instructors covering Rustington
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Paul
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 …
Dean
Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…
Peter
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…
Mark
Mark Bracey is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with an excellent pass rate and a really good local reputation. He is reliable, friendly…
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,…
Ollie
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, …
Frank
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…
Sue
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 …
Daniel
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 …
Michelle
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…
John
John Petrucci is a qualified, expert driving instructor running JKP Driving School in Bognor Regis and Chichester. He's a friendly, relaxed instructo…
Dave
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…
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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