Driving Lessons in East Sussex
From £37/hr·Average £42/hr
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Driving Schools in East Sussex
73 schools
TC Driving School
£37/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with hour-and-a-half lessons at £55 if you prefer longer sessions. The instructors focus on reducing stress and keeping up with modern teaching methods, making them a good fit for learners who want a calm, supportive approach to building confidence behind the wheel.£37/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with hour-and-a-half lessons at £55 if you prefer longer sessions. The instructors focus on reducing stress and keeping up...
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...
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...
LtoPass Driving School
Known for building confidence in nervous learners and those with anxiety, this instructor uses a calm, visual teaching style that breaks down theory into practical, easy-to-understand steps. £39.40 per hour with a minimum 1.5-hour lesson (£59), or £399 for 10.5 hours and £798 for 21 hours. Multiple reviews highlight first-time passes and learners who discovered a love of driving through patient, reassuring instruction.Known for building confidence in nervous learners and those with anxiety, this instructor uses a calm, visual teaching style that breaks down theory into...
FrankLyDriving.uk
Instructors hold Advanced Driving qualifications and offer supported online theory test preparation alongside practical lessons. £40/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block (5 x 2-hour lessons), with Pass Plus courses also available at £295 for a full day including lunch.Instructors hold Advanced Driving qualifications and offer supported online theory test preparation alongside practical lessons. £40/hour or £365 for a 10-hour...
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...
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.Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and 197 five-star reviews, known for creating a relaxed learning environment that builds confidence in nervous...
Begin Driving
All lessons are 1.5 hours, a duration research shows optimises learning and retention without mental fatigue. £62 per lesson or £351 for a 9-hour block (£39/hour), with access to Theory Test Pro, a student app, and mock tests with different instructors to simulate test conditions. Consistently praised in reviews for patient, supportive instruction across a team of instructors.All lessons are 1.5 hours, a duration research shows optimises learning and retention without mental fatigue. £62 per lesson or £351 for a 9-hour block...
Countywide Driving
Countywide Driving offers hourly lessons from £39 for manual and £42 for automatic, with student discounts bringing rates down to £38.50 and £41.50 respectively. Two-hour slots are recommended to give learners more processing time and practice on varied routes, all geared towards a first-time pass. Block bookings and intensive courses from 1 day to 2 weeks are also available across a wide service area.Countywide Driving offers hourly lessons from £39 for manual and £42 for automatic, with student discounts bringing rates down to £38.50 and £41.50...
CCS Driving School
Two instructors with strong education and training backgrounds; Chris previously worked as a tutor, assessor and trainer, while Maria has experience as an assessor, trainer and quality assurer. Standard rate £38/hour or £370 for 10 hours, with student discounts at £36/hour or £350 for 10 hours, plus test car use for £85 including a pre-test lesson.Two instructors with strong education and training backgrounds; Chris previously worked as a tutor, assessor and trainer, while Maria has experience as an...
Round The Bend Driving School
A team of 16 experienced instructors with the most seasoned having 27+ years on the road, all based locally in Brighton, Hove, and Mid Sussex. £46/hour for manual lessons or £44/hour in a 10-hour block (£440), with automatic lessons at £45/hour or £43.50/hour for 10 hours (£435). Every lesson is tailored to how you learn best, and Pass Plus courses are also available.A team of 16 experienced instructors with the most seasoned having 27+ years on the road, all based locally in Brighton, Hove, and Mid Sussex. £46/hour for...
Alisons Driving School
10 years' experience teaching in the local area with a focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just test passes. Lessons at £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block booked in advance, delivered in a relaxed style tailored to each learner.10 years' experience teaching in the local area with a focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just test passes. Lessons at £38/hour or £370 for a...
Adams Automatic Driving Tuition
Specialist in automatic driving lessons with a calm, patient teaching style suited to nervous learners and complete beginners alike. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus semi-intensive courses from £800 for 20 hours. Learn in a modern Toyota Yaris Hybrid with dual controls, sat-nav, and reverse camera.Specialist in automatic driving lessons with a calm, patient teaching style suited to nervous learners and complete beginners alike. £40/hour or £380 for a...
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...
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...
Time2Pass
Competitive pricing at £40/hour with substantial block booking savings; a 10-hour block costs £390, while larger packages up to 40 hours offer discounts of up to £40. Pass Plus courses also available at £240 for 6 hours including motorway tuition.Competitive pricing at £40/hour with substantial block booking savings; a 10-hour block costs £390, while larger packages up to 40 hours offer discounts of up...
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.£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...

Drive with Jo
A solo female instructor based in Battle offering manual lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with a focus on complete beginners, refresher courses, and confidence-building tuition. Fully DBS checked and known for a friendly, approachable teaching style.A solo female instructor based in Battle offering manual lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with a focus on complete beginners, refresher courses, and...

crossroads driving school
A local school with a strong gallery of successful students and positive testimonials from learners who've passed their tests. Expert instructors provide theory test support and practical test planning, with all lesson progress tracked through the Total Drive app for transparency and convenience.A local school with a strong gallery of successful students and positive testimonials from learners who've passed their tests. Expert instructors provide theory...
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...
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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 |