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Some instructors covering Shoreham-by-Sea
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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…
Dean
Dean is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering lessons across Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and the surrounding B…
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…
Steve
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…
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…
Geoff
Geoff Ford is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Worthing. He offers automatic driving lessons through his in…
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, …
Andrew
Andrew De Francisci is an automatic driving instructor based in Hove. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor, trained in the l…
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.
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
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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
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