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Some instructors covering Selsey
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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 …
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…
Malcolm
Hi, I'm Mal. I run Mal's Driving School in Chichester, West Sussex, and I've been helping people learn to drive confidently for years. My approach is…
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 …
Learning to Drive in Selsey
Learning to drive in Selsey feels different from a town course in the city. You get quiet residential streets and the open sweep down to Selsey Bill, so you can practise basic control without heavy traffic. Summer brings holiday traffic and cyclists on the High Street, so expect mixed conditions. For tests you will travel inland to Chichester, which mixes town and A-road driving.
Nearest Test Centre: Chichester
The nearest DVSA test centre is in Chichester, about 7.6 miles from Selsey by road. Chichester runs around 4,258 tests a year, so appointments are fairly regular, and the routes include A27 sections and suburban junctions. The Chichester pass rate is 53.2% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Expect a mix of roundabouts, dual carriageway merges and quieter residential roads on the test routes.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Chichester's pass rate is 53.2%, which sits above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Chichester pass at 55.6% and female candidates at 50.7% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby centres show variation, with Portsmouth at 45.8% and Lee On The Solent at 51.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). That spread means your test outcome can depend on local routes and the test-centre profile as much as your ability.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on the quieter estate roads off the High Street to build control and observation. Practice joining and leaving the A27 and A259, as you'll use those roads to reach the Chichester test centre. Watch for holiday cyclists and parked cars on East Beach and around the seafront, and expect strong side winds near Selsey Bill that affect steering. Narrow lanes around the farms need slow, precise steering and good mirror use. Get comfortable with roundabout technique before you head inland for a test.
Choosing an Instructor in Selsey
There are no listed instructors shown for Selsey, so you may need an instructor who travels from Chichester or nearby towns. Look for an ADI with local test-route knowledge and flexible pick-up from Selsey. Ask how they handle travel time and whether they charge for collecting you from the town. Compare lesson availability rather than just price when instructors travel in.
Lesson Costs in Selsey
Lessons in this area often reflect travel time from Chichester or other towns, so travel charges can affect the hourly rate. Other price drivers are instructor experience, car type and lesson time, for example evenings or weekends.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional licence online before you book any lessons or tests. Work through the theory and hazard perception test first, then build lessons that include the route to Chichester and practice on the A27. When you're ready, book the practical test at Chichester and use mock tests to familiarise yourself with the test-style routes and roundabouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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