Our Southwick 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 Southwick
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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…
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,…
Learning to Drive in Southwick
Southwick sits on the coast in the South East, with a mix of seafront roads and compact residential streets. You will often see lessons taking in the A259 coast road and the junctions onto the A27. Local driving has a seaside town feel, with short trips into Brighton or Worthing. There are ten local approved instructors serving learners here.
Nearest Test Centre: Brighton
Brighton DVSA test centre is about 4.3 miles from Southwick, a short drive along the A259 or via the A27. Expect coastal and urban routes on the test, including busy roundabouts and seafront traffic near Brighton Marina. Brighton runs around 3,822 tests a year, so you should find regular test dates. Brighton test centre pass rate is 44.4%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.
Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)
Pass Rate Analysis
Brighton test centre pass rate is 44.4%, below the national average of 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Male candidates at Brighton pass at 46.8% and female candidates at 42.2%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. Nearby Lancing posts a higher pass rate of 53.6% and Worthing sits at 46.6%, Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025. These local differences can reflect the typical test routes and local traffic conditions.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons on quieter residential streets to build clutch and hill control before tackling the A259 coast road. Practice roundabout entry and lane discipline at the junctions with the A27, where traffic can be heavy at peak times. Spend a few lessons on Southwick High Street and Southwick Hill Road to get used to narrow lanes and parked cars. When you practise in Brighton, be ready for seafront traffic and busy multi-lane roundabouts near the marina. Keep an eye on tidal visitor parking and cyclists along the promenade during summer.
Choosing an Instructor in Southwick
Look for an instructor who knows the local test routes around Brighton and can coach you on A259 and A27 traffic. With ten instructors in Southwick, check recent student reviews and availability before booking. Expect to pay around £33 per hour on average, and ask if block-booking discounts are offered. Choose someone who will take you for mock tests at the actual Brighton routes if possible.
Lesson Costs in Southwick
Average lesson price in Southwick is about £33 per hour. Costs can change depending on instructor experience, whether you need an automatic car, and whether lessons include test-day pickup.
Getting Started
Apply for your provisional driving licence online before booking lessons or theory. Book and pass the theory test, then start practical lessons with a local instructor. Once you and your instructor agree you are ready, book a practical test at Brighton, which is 4.3 miles away. Bring experience on the A259 and A27 into your final lessons to match test routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026