Driving Lessons in Hove
Hove's 11 driving schools focus heavily on modern automatic tuition, with 6 offering automatic driving lessons and an impressive 7 providing intensive courses at £44-£48 per hour. The schools maintain an excellent 4.8-star rating, and 2 have female driving instructors available, though there are currently no independent driving instructors operating in the immediate area. For testing, you'll need to travel to nearby centres, with Eastbourne offering the better prospect at 52.1% pass rate compared to Hastings (Ore) at 49.2%.
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Driving schools and instructors in Hove
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.
Black & White Driving School
Over 30 years of operation with 100+ five-star reviews and the best first-time pass rate locally. Daytime lessons at £45/hour or £435 for a 10-hour block, with evening and weekend availability at £85/hour. Modern manual car and experienced instruction make this a strong choice for learners seeking proven results.
Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School
Specialist automatic driving instructors with a focus on nervous and anxious learners, offering a calm, relaxed teaching environment. £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available to suit individual needs. All instructors are DBS checked and create tailored lesson plans using the latest coaching methods.
Lumi's Driving School
Excellent first-time pass rate with one-to-one tuition and no car sharing. Manual lessons from £48/hour or £470 for 10 hours; automatic from £50/hour or £485 for 10 hours. Complete beginners get 2 hours for £85 (manual) or £90 (automatic), plus a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Vogue Driving School
Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and 197 five-star reviews, known for creating a relaxed learning environment that builds confidence in nervous learners. £46/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block with no surcharges for evenings or weekends.
No Fears Driving School
£44/hour or £425 for 10 hours (£42.50/hour), with psychology-based tuition using Thought Field Therapy to reduce test nerves and anxiety. Founder Wayne Fears has instructed since 1995 and holds the highest DVSA grade; 230 of 231 reviews are five-star, with learners consistently praising his patient, personalized approach that adapts to individual learning styles. Pass Plus courses also available at £290 for 6 hours including lunch.
Automatic with Fran
Calm and empathetic instructor offering automatic lessons in a latest-model Mercedes B Class with pickup available within 3 miles. Intensive courses and flexible scheduling designed to help nervous learners build confidence from first lesson to test day.
Brighton Automatic Driving School
Intensive automatic courses from £1,449 for 4 days, designed to get you test-ready in 2-5 weeks instead of months of weekly lessons. Instructor Doug is praised across multiple reviews for patience, professionalism, and a relaxed teaching style that builds confidence even in nervous learners. Home pick-up and drop-off included, with your test booked and taken at the end of the course.
Yiannis Driving School
Methodical instructor trained in student-centred learning techniques who breaks down driving concepts clearly and identifies the root cause of any problems. Over 300 students taught with consistently strong reviews praising his patient, friendly approach and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available alongside weekly lessons; contact for pricing and custom course quotes.
Ladydrive and His & Hers Driving School
Patient, friendly instructors with an excellent pass rate and a focus on building confident drivers from the ground up. 20-hour intensive courses available, plus block booking discounts and Pass Plus courses, with both male and female instructors offering one-to-one tuition in manual and automatic cars.
Steering Clear Driving School
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Best block deals in Hove
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Hove
Want to pass fast?
7 Hove schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Hove Test Centres and Pass Rates
Eastbourne's single centre achieved a solid 52.1% pass rate, above the national average, from 5,609 tests conducted between 2024 and 2025. Men outperformed women by nearly 3 percentage points (53.3% vs 50.6%), while automatic drivers managed 46.8%. The seaside location brings specific challenges like seafront traffic during summer months, steep climbs up the South Downs approaches, and the notorious one-way system around the town centre that requires careful navigation around the shopping areas.
Eastbourne
5,609 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 50.6% | 53.3% | 46.8% | 52.1% | 5,609 |