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