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.
Best Driving Instructors in 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…
Lumi
Lumi is a friendly, calm driving instructor based in Brighton, offering both automatic and manual lessons across Brighton and Hove. Lessons are plann…
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…
Clare
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…
Fabio
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 …
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…
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…
Geoff Ford
Geoff Ford is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Worthing. He offers automatic driving lessons through his in…
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,…
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…
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
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