Driving Lessons in West Sussex
- £42
- average price
- 75
- driving schools
- 172
- independent instructors
- 4
- test centres
Driving schools and instructors in West Sussex
1st PDS
Family-run school established in 1992 with a cutting-edge training system that pairs each learner with a single dedicated instructor throughout their entire course. Student and NHS discounts available, plus Pass Plus courses to help new drivers develop safer long-term habits. Intensive courses include theory test and practical test booking arranged by the school.
MR Learner Driving School
Local South Coast instructor with deep knowledge of West Sussex roads and a flexible approach to scheduling. Michael Robinson offers lessons Monday to Saturday, including collection from work or college if needed, and can even arrange your first lesson on your 17th birthday. A 2021 Citroen C3 with dual controls ensures a safe learning environment.
Let's Get Going! Driving Lessons In Worthing
Block booking
Best block deals in West Sussex
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £270.
How much do driving lessons cost in West Sussex?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 36 driving schools in West Sussex.
Intensive courses in West Sussex
Want to pass fast?
14 West Sussex schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
West Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) records the area's lowest pass rate at 44.7%, while Tilbury achieves 49.1% across Wickford's 5 centres that handled 30,087 tests between 2024 and 2025. Essex's busy A-roads and complex junction systems around Chelmsford and Basildon create particular challenges, especially navigating the A12 approaches and numerous roundabouts. The 47.2% area average reflects these demanding conditions. Men consistently outperformed women across all centres, achieving 46% to 51.5% compared to 43.2% to 48.3%. Automatic pass rates ranged from 38.6% to 44.4%, suggesting manual skills help with these busier road networks.
Chichester
5,295 tests takenWorthing
7,766 tests takenBurgess Hill
11,191 tests takenCrawley
7,869 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester | 64.7% | 63.8% | 59.0% | 64.2% | 5,295 |
| Worthing | 56.5% | 60.9% | 53.0% | 58.8% | 7,766 |
| Burgess Hill | 45.1% | 41.8% | 38.6% | 43.2% | 11,191 |
| Crawley | 42.1% | 38.7% | 35.8% | 40.1% | 7,869 |