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12
Avg Price
£45/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Worthing (0.2 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
46.6%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Worthing. Prices range from £35.00 to £60.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 7 reviews.

12
Instructors
£45/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
7 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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0.9 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
10 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
9.8 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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Frank Judah
0 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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Geoff Ford
0 mi

Geoff

Worthing
Manual 60 min

Geoff Ford is a fully qualified, highly experienced Approved Driving Instructor based in Worthing. He offers automatic driving lessons through his in…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
£60 /hour
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Sue
0 mi

Sue

Worthing
Manual 60 min

Sue runs Flypass Driving School, an independent school that keeps things simple and friendly while still giving you top quality training. She's calm,…

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Ollie Tiley
0 mi

Ollie

Worthing
Manual 120 min
Ford Fiesta

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, …

£45 /hour
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Steve Drury
4.5 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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Peter
7.4 mi

Peter

Littlehampton
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends

Peter is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. He's been teaching for 20 years and has a great track record…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Motorway
£35 /hour 50% OFF 1st
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Mark Bracey
7.4 mi

Mark

Littlehampton
Manual 60 min

Mark Bracey is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with an excellent pass rate and a really good local reputation. He is reliable, friendly…

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Andrew De Francisci
8.9 mi

Andrew

Hove
Automatic 60 min Weekends

Andrew De Francisci is an automatic driving instructor based in Hove. He's a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor, trained in the l…

Intensive
£46 /hour
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Danny
8.9 mi

Danny

Hove
Manual 60 min
Mini Cooper S

Danny runs a friendly driving school in Hove and Brighton. He's a DVSA registered and approved instructor who's been checked by the Criminal Records …

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Learning to Drive in Worthing

Worthing offers coastal driving with a mix of quiet residential streets and busy seafront routes. Lessons often include the A259 seafront and the A27 junctions, plus town centre roads near the Steyne and Worthing Pier. You will get quick access to test routes and a variety of road conditions that build confidence.

Nearest Test Centre: Worthing

Worthing test centre is right in town, only about 0.2 miles from central Worthing, so most learners can walk or have a short drive. Expect a standard DVSA test route that uses the seafront, A259 and nearby A27 junctions. The centre administers around 5,891 tests a year, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

46.6%
Overall Pass Rate
51.5%
Male Pass Rate
42.3%
Female Pass Rate
0.2 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Worthing test centre has a 46.6% pass rate, slightly below the national average of 47.3. Male learners pass at 51.5% while female learners are at 42.3, showing a clear split in outcomes, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025. Nearby Lancing posts 53.6% and Brighton 44.4%, offering useful comparison points, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons early to practise the A259 seafront when traffic is lighter, as coastal winds can affect control. Work on roundabout entries at the A27 junction and the Goring-by-Sea area, where lane choices matter. Spend time on town centre one-way streets around the Steyne to build parking and observation skills. Book a few longer lessons to cover busy peak traffic near Worthing Pier.

Choosing an Instructor in Worthing

Look for a local ADI who knows Worthing test routes and the A259 and A27 junctions. Expect to pay around £43 per hour on average, though experience and pass-rate records can push prices up. Ask for lesson structure, cancellation policy and whether they offer block-booking discounts.

Lesson Costs in Worthing

Average single-lesson price in Worthing is about £43 per hour. Prices vary by instructor experience, lesson length and whether you book blocks of lessons or one-offs.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence online and start theory revision early, then book your practical test at Worthing when you and your instructor agree you are ready. Take lessons that practise Worthing-specific roads like the A259 seafront and A27 junctions to prepare for typical test routes. Book tests through the gov.uk service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Around £43 per hour on average in Worthing.
Worthing driving test centre is about 0.2 miles from central Worthing, making it easy to reach by foot or a short drive.
The pass rate at Worthing test centre is 46.6%, slightly below the national average of 47.3, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
There is no local average learning time provided in the data, so how long it takes varies by learner ability and practice.
There are 10 instructors listed in Worthing.
Worthing test centre conducts about 5,891 tests per year, so it handles a steady volume of bookings, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Both areas are useful for different skills, so mix lessons between the A259 seafront for variable traffic and crosswind practice and the A27 junctions for higher-speed lane discipline.
Worthing is at 46.6%, Lancing is higher at 53.6% and Brighton is lower at 44.4%, Data source: DVSA 2024-2025.
Book your driving test in Worthing through the official gov.uk booking service once you have a provisional licence and have passed your theory test.
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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