Driving lessons in Hickstead

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Colin Meagher
No reviews yet

Mid Sussex · 4 miles

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Male

English

German

On Avg. 6 to 30 lessons to pass

30+ years experience

Manual

£40.00 - £45.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Gurpreet Kang
No reviews yet

Crawley · 6 miles

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Male

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Urdu

On Avg. 60 to 80 lessons to pass

25+ years experience

Automatic

£45.00 - £45.00 per lesson

No block bookings

Mock tests available

PA
Paul Anthony Mills
No reviews yet

Crawley · 6 miles

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Male

English

On Avg. 10 to 40 lessons to pass

28+ years experience

Automatic

£45.00 - £45.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Danny Barry Stagg
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Crawley · 7 miles

4477 •••4477 ••• ••••

Male

English

On Avg. 30 to 60 lessons to pass

18+ years experience

Manual

£37.00 - £40.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

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Charlotte Massetti
No reviews yet

Crawley · 7 miles

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Female

English

On Avg. 10 to 40 lessons to pass

5+ years experience

Automatic

£40.00 - £45.00 per lesson

Block bookings available

Mock tests available

5 mi away · 11,237 tests · best month: March 2026

Pass Rates

Driving Test Pass Rates Near Hickstead

The nearest test centres, benchmarked against the 53% national average. Based on 2024-25 DVSA data.

Burgess Hill

6 mi away · 11,305 tests · best month: December 2025

14 mi away · 5,408 tests · best month: December 2025

18 mi away · 5,726 tests · best month: May 2025

19 mi away · 8,495 tests · best month: December 2025

Improving

60%

above avg

Why Local Matters

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Instructor in Hickstead

Learning to drive with a local instructor gives you distinct advantages that can make the difference between passing and failing your test.

FIRST-TIME PASS

Knows your test routes

A local instructor teaches on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use around Hickstead, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

MAXIMISE YOUR TIME

More time behind the wheel

Get picked up from home, work or college in Hickstead and start driving straight away, rather than losing lesson time travelling to meet your instructor.

REAL-WORLD READY

Ready for real roads

Learn on the roads you'll actually drive every day, so you pass confident and ready for Hickstead's real conditions - not thrown in at the deep end afterwards.

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Proven local track record

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Test Centres

Planning Your Driving Test in Hickstead?

Find instructors familiar with all test routes and who can help you prepare for your test at any of these centres.

Burgess Hill

Based on 11,237 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

45.48%

Pass Rate

~15-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

You can access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.

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Crawley

Based on 11,305 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

42.73%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

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Redhill Aerodrome

Redhill

Based on 5,408 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

53.92%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

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Tunbridge Wells

Based on 5,726 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

64.53%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

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Worthing

Based on 8,495 tests conducted over 12 months (latest: March 2026)

59.75%

Pass Rate

~10-week wait (August 2026)

Test Types Available

Car

Mod 1

Mod 2

Lorry

ADI P2

ADI P3

Accessibility information for this facility is currently unavailable

This data may be outdated. For up to date data check Gov.uk

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Instructor MikeJust now

Instructor Mike·Just now

Hey there! Just a heads up, I only teach manual cars. If you're looking for automatic, you might need to check with someone else. Best of luck!

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FAQ

Common Questions About Learning to Drive in Hickstead

Find answers to frequently asked questions about driving lessons and choosing the right instructor in Hickstead.

Tunbridge Wells has the highest pass rate in the area at 64.53%, making it a popular choice for learner drivers.

Crawley has a pass rate of 42.73%. However, with proper preparation and the right instructor, you can succeed at any test centre.

The average pass rate for driving test centres in and around Hickstead is 53.3%. Choose an instructor familiar with local test routes to maximize your chances of success.

Yes - automatic driving lessons are available from instructors covering Hickstead. Automatic tuition is a popular choice if you'd rather focus on the road without worrying about gears.

Yes - Hickstead is served by female driving instructors. You can filter by instructor gender when you search to find the right fit.

The nearest DVSA test centre to Hickstead is Burgess Hill, around 5 miles away, with a 45% pass rate.

Driving lessons from instructors serving Hickstead range from £37 to £100 per hour, depending on the instructor's experience and whether you choose manual or automatic lessons.

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