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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£35/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Lancing (2.5 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
53.6%
DVSA Approved Verified Reviews Free for learners

There are 12 driving instructors in Shoreham-by-Sea. Prices range from £28.00 to £40.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 148 reviews.

12
Instructors
£35/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
148 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Shoreham-by-Sea driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Shoreham-by-Sea 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.
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Darren
6 mi

Darren

Brighton
5.0
30 reviews
Manual 60 min

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…

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Lumi
6 mi

Lumi

Brighton
5.0
26 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Lumi is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Brighton, offering both automatic and manual lessons across Brighton and Hove. Lessons are plann…

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Paul
4.8 mi

Paul

Worthing
5.0
12 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Paul is a friendly, fully DVSA-licensed instructor with Smart Drive UK in Worthing (BN11 1QR). He follows DSA guidelines and keeps lessons structured…

Nervous Drivers Intensive Motorway Pass Plus
£28 /hour
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Gemma Ryder
6 mi

Gemma

Brighton
5.0
5 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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5.4 mi

Dean

Worthing
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Yiannis Athanasiadis
5.7 mi

Yiannis

Brighton and Hove
5.0
3 reviews
Manual 60 min Weekends

Yiannis Athanasiadis is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor who runs his own independent driving school in Brighton and Hove. He…

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Leroy
5.3 mi

Leroy

Brighton
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Ford Fiesta

Leroy runs Leroy's Driving School in Brighton, offering expert driving lessons with a friendly, patient approach. He's fully qualified and has years …

Nervous Drivers Refresher
£40 /hour
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Clare
6 mi

Clare

Brighton
4.9
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Clare runs Ladydrive and His & Hers Driving School in Brighton. She looks after a friendly team of patient, DBS-checked instructors, both male and fe…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
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Fabio
6 mi

Fabio

Brighton
4.9
30 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Fabio is a very experienced driving instructor in Brighton, known for being calm, friendly and easy to talk to. He focuses on how you learn best and …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
£38 /hour
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K
5.8 mi

Karol

Brighton
4.9
8 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

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…

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Steve Drury
0.1 mi

Steve

Shoreham by Sea
Manual 60 min

Steve Drury is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor based in Shoreham by Sea. He's been specially trained by LDC in the LD System…

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Frank Judah
4.5 mi

Frank

Worthing
Manual 60 min

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…

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Learning to Drive in Shoreham-by-Sea

Shoreham-by-Sea is a compact coastal town with a working harbour, a seafront road and a mix of residential streets. Driving here means dealing with A259 seafront traffic and quick links onto the A27 towards Brighton. Learners get experience with seaside conditions, level crossings near the station and short stretches of dual carriageway. Local driving tests usually head east towards Lancing or west towards Worthing.

Nearest Test Centre: Lancing

The nearest DVSA test centre is Lancing, about 2.5 miles away, so you will not face long journeys to reach the test. Lancing reports a pass rate of 53.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025) and runs around 2,849 tests a year, so slots are reasonably frequent. Expect local routes to include the A259 seafront, the A27 slip-roads and residential roads around Shoreham and Lancing. Book early if you want a morning slot to avoid seafront congestion.

53.6%
Overall Pass Rate
56.3%
Male Pass Rate
51.0%
Female Pass Rate
2.5 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Lancing's pass rate of 53.6% compares favourably with the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male candidates at Lancing pass at 56.3% while female candidates pass at 51% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Worthing and Brighton report lower pass rates at 46.6% and 44.4% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Those regional differences often reflect test-centre routes, local instructor experience and candidate mix.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter roads off the A259 before tackling the seafront. Practice the A27 slip-roads and the junctions by Shoreham Airport so you can join traffic smoothly. Watch for the railway level crossing near Shoreham station and be ready to stop at short notice. Take a few lessons that include the Tollbridge and harbour approaches, they come up on many local tests. Learn parking on narrow residential streets as much as bay parking, because both appear on test routes.

Choosing an Instructor in Shoreham-by-Sea

Look for an instructor who knows the Lancing test routes and local junctions like the A27 slip-roads and seafront roundabouts. There are 12 local instructors listed, so you can compare availability and teaching style. Expect to pay about around per hour, which matches the local average.

Lesson Costs in Shoreham-by-Sea

Lessons in Shoreham average per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, vehicle type and whether you book block lessons or peak times.

Getting Started

Apply for a provisional licence and then prepare for the theory test while you start lessons. Choose an instructor who covers local routes around the A259 and A27 so you learn what appears on the test. When your instructor feels you are ready you can book a practical test at Lancing, which is the nearest centre. Keep some lessons booked close to the test date to sharpen local manoeuvres.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Lancing, about 2.5 miles from Shoreham-by-Sea.
Lancing reports a 53.6% pass rate versus the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
At Lancing male candidates have a pass rate of 56.3% and female candidates have a pass rate of 51% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Yes, Worthing is about 4.4 miles away and Brighton is about 6.2 miles away.
Local lessons average per hour on average.
Learning time varies a lot by learner and lesson frequency, so there is no single answer.
There are 12 local instructors in the Shoreham-by-Sea area, so you have choices on availability and teaching style.
Yes, practical tests from Lancing commonly use the A259 seafront and nearby roundabouts, along with A27 slip-roads and residential streets around Shoreham.
Lancing administers about 2,849 tests a year, which means there are regular bookings and a steady flow of test slots (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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