Driving Lessons in Shoreham By Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea has 1 driving school with a perfect 5-star rating, but substantial additional choice through 39 independent driving instructors including 11 independent female driving instructors. Test centre options show a stark contrast, with Worthing offering an excellent 58.8% pass rate while Burgess Hill presents more challenging conditions at 43.2%.
Driving Schools in Shoreham By Sea
1 school
Shoreham By Sea Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres
Worthing leads with an impressive 58.8% pass rate, benefiting from the South Coast's gentler terrain and well-maintained seafront roads, while Burgess Hill struggles at 43.2% due to its position on busy Sussex commuter routes and challenging roundabouts near the A23. The area's two centres handled 18,957 tests from 2024 to 2025, with men achieving 60.9% at Worthing compared to women at 56.5%. Worthing's test routes take advantage of quieter residential areas and the manageable one-way systems around the town centre, while Burgess Hill faces constant pressure from London commuter traffic. Automatic learners see 53% success at Worthing, where focusing on road position rather than gear changes suits the coastal roads and frequent roundabouts.
Worthing
7,766 tests takenBurgess Hill
11,191 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing | 56.5% | 60.9% | 53.0% | 58.8% | 7,766 |
| Burgess Hill | 45.1% | 41.8% | 38.6% | 43.2% | 11,191 |