Driving Lessons in East Sussex
From £37/hr·Average £42/hr
East Sussex's Top Picks
Driving Schools in East Sussex
73 schools
Southern Driver Training
25 years' experience with over 1,000 new drivers passed and a consistently high pass rate. £37/hour for standard lessons, or £350 for a 10-lesson block; new drivers get a special introductory rate of £45 for the first 1.5 hours. Free pickup from home, school, or workplace included.25 years' experience with over 1,000 new drivers passed and a consistently high pass rate. £37/hour for standard lessons, or £350 for a 10-lesson block; new...
Jimmy's Driving School
Manual driving lessons at £38/hour with flexible session lengths of 60, 90, or 120 minutes to suit your schedule. Block booking discounts are available, and Jimmy brings years of experience driving across different road types and areas throughout the country to help build your confidence on today's roads.Manual driving lessons at £38/hour with flexible session lengths of 60, 90, or 120 minutes to suit your schedule. Block booking discounts are available, and...
Driven 2 Drive
An Approved Driving Instructor since 2004 with a specialisation in teaching people with dyslexia and non-traditional learners. John Whitney uses coaching techniques alongside conventional instruction to build confidence and problem-solving skills, focusing on safe driving for life rather than just test passing. Lessons conducted in a new Mini Cooper diesel with dual controls.An Approved Driving Instructor since 2004 with a specialisation in teaching people with dyslexia and non-traditional learners. John Whitney uses coaching...
Brighton Marina Driving Lessons
£45 per hour or 10 hours for £425, with a special introductory offer of 6 hours for £230 including free online theory test training. In-car video system lets you review lessons at home to eliminate bad habits, and a money-back guarantee means you can try risk-free. Multiple five-star reviews highlight the instructor's patience with nervous learners and thorough preparation for test routes.£45 per hour or 10 hours for £425, with a special introductory offer of 6 hours for £230 including free online theory test training. In-car video system lets...

Ready To Go Driving School
Established in 2009 and welcoming nervous learners with calm, patient instruction across all abilities. £46/hour for standard lessons, or save with a 6-hour block at £270, plus intensive courses from £520 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses, motorway tuition, and refresher lessons also available.Established in 2009 and welcoming nervous learners with calm, patient instruction across all abilities. £46/hour for standard lessons, or save with a 6-hour...
Learn 2 Drive With A2B
£40 per hour or £385 for a 10-hour block, with a motorway course option at £160. Reviews highlight instructor Adrian's exceptional support for learners with mental health challenges and learning difficulties, while Rod Payne earned a first-time pass with just 2 minors. Real-world road experience is prioritized over car park practice, with lessons starting at 90 minutes to build confidence from day one.£40 per hour or £385 for a 10-hour block, with a motorway course option at £160. Reviews highlight instructor Adrian's exceptional support for learners with...
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Chris Trickey Driving Lessons
18 years of teaching experience with a focus on building safe, confident drivers in a calm environment tailored to your pace. Standard lessons are £48/hour (£55 on Saturdays and bank holidays), with a 10-hour block package at £450. Post-test motorway training and refresher lessons also available, all delivered in a Ford Focus diesel.18 years of teaching experience with a focus on building safe, confident drivers in a calm environment tailored to your pace. Standard lessons are £48/hour (£55...
On Pole Driving School
Instructor with 20 years' driving experience and a high first-time pass rate, known for creating a calm, light-hearted learning environment. Passionate about ensuring students are ready to drive safely, not just test-ready, and continues to support learners after they've passed with guidance on car choices and confidence-building.Instructor with 20 years' driving experience and a high first-time pass rate, known for creating a calm, light-hearted learning environment. Passionate about...
Skillz2Drive
Consistently high first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising instructors like Hassan, Mark, Julie, and Annabelle for their patience and confidence-building approach. Standard lessons at £41/hour with flexible block deals from 10 hours (£400) to 40 hours (£1600), plus Pass Plus courses at £400 for 6 hours including motorway and night driving. One dedicated instructor throughout your course with guaranteed driving on your first lesson.Consistently high first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising instructors like Hassan, Mark, Julie, and Annabelle for their patience...
ME Driving
Mark Edwards brings 10 years of professional driving experience to his instruction, known for patience and clear teaching that helps learners build genuine confidence. Based in Seaford with a focus on making lessons accessible and supportive, he's committed to helping you pass first time.Mark Edwards brings 10 years of professional driving experience to his instruction, known for patience and clear teaching that helps learners build genuine...
Drive Automatic
Specialist automatic driving instructor covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade, and Southwick with years of experience and an excellent pass rate. New students get 6 hours for the price of 5 (from £220), with standard pricing at £44/hour for 2-hour lessons or £43/hour in 10-hour blocks (£430). Dual-control automatic car with comprehensive insurance.Specialist automatic driving instructor covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade, and Southwick with years of experience and an excellent pass rate. New students get...
Hotdog Driving School
Specialists in intensive driving courses with instructors trained to build confidence quickly and safely, ideal for learners aiming to pass within weeks rather than months. Double lessons at £76 for 100 minutes or a 10-lesson block for £360 (saving £20), plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training available. Free local pick-up and drop-off across a 20-mile radius, with flexible scheduling and one-to-one tuition throughout.Specialists in intensive driving courses with instructors trained to build confidence quickly and safely, ideal for learners aiming to pass within weeks rather...
AH Driving School
Instructor Ashot Hovhannisyan prioritises road safety and adapts lessons to each learner's style, creating a relaxed environment from beginner through to test day. Discounts available on longer lessons and block bookings, with flexible payment options including card payments in the car.Instructor Ashot Hovhannisyan prioritises road safety and adapts lessons to each learner's style, creating a relaxed environment from beginner through to test...
Slipstream Driving School
£40/hour or £380 for 10 hours paid in advance, with 2-hour test sessions at £80. Run by Daryl Pope, this local school has built a strong reputation for first-time passes and a patient, friendly approach that keeps learners comfortable throughout their lessons.£40/hour or £380 for 10 hours paid in advance, with 2-hour test sessions at £80. Run by Daryl Pope, this local school has built a strong reputation for...
Steering Clear Driving School
Mark Nicholson Driving School
Patient instructor known for building confidence in anxious learners, with multiple first-time pass reviews highlighting his calm, reassuring approach. £46/hour or £445 for 10 hours, plus intensive courses from £700 for 15 hours up to £1,860 for 40 hours, ideal if you want to progress quickly.Patient instructor known for building confidence in anxious learners, with multiple first-time pass reviews highlighting his calm, reassuring approach. £46/hour...
Block Booking Deals in East Sussex
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East Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Burgess Hill proved the most challenging at 43.2% pass rate despite 11,191 tests taken between 2024 and 2025, while Eastbourne topped the region at 52.1%. The county's mix of coastal roads, South Downs hills, and market town centres creates varied driving conditions. Women actually performed better at Hastings (51.1% vs 47.5% for men), unusual for the region, while Eastbourne showed a more typical split (50.6% women, 53.3% men). Automatic success rates hovered around 40-47% across all three centres, with the coastal locations of Eastbourne and Hastings offering slightly more automatic-friendly conditions than Burgess Hill's challenging hill starts and narrow residential streets.
Eastbourne
5,609 tests takenHastings (Ore)
3,065 tests takenBurgess Hill
11,191 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 50.6% | 53.3% | 46.8% | 52.1% | 5,609 |
| Hastings (Ore) | 51.1% | 47.5% | 44.7% | 49.2% | 3,065 |
| Burgess Hill | 45.1% | 41.8% | 38.6% | 43.2% | 11,191 |