Five-star driving lessons in Brighton, Hove & CrawleyLearn with confidence. Enjoy the journey.
Experienced, personalised instruction designed to get you test-ready. Manual and automatic lessons, as well as intensive driving courses.
- 10 years’ teaching experience
- One-to-one lessons
- Manual & automatic
- 10 yrsTeaching experience
- 5★Google reviews
- Driving lessons inBrighton, Hove and Crawley
- Learn in aManual or automatic car
Welcome
Your journey to independent driving
Hi, I’m Paul. With ten years of teaching experience across Brighton & Hove and Crawley, including Crawley Down and Copthorne, I provide friendly, professional driving lessons tailored specifically to you.
Unlike at a large driving school, you are never just a number. You get my dedicated, undivided attention to help you reach your driving goals safely, with no wasted lessons.
Why choose me
Learn with someone who gets you there
One instructor, one learner, one goal: passing your test and driving safely for life.
Dedicated attention
One-to-one focus tailored entirely to your learning pace.
Five-star reviews
Rated five stars on Google by local learners for patience and clear instruction.
Flexible learning
Manual and automatic cars, and intensive driving courses to fit your schedule.
Transparent pricing
Competitive rates with no hidden costs.
Prices
Driving lesson prices
Simple hourly rates for manual and automatic lessons. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Manual lessons
Build strong foundations, master gear and clutch control and gain full command of the car.
Book manual lessonsAutomatic lessons
A smoother, less stressful way to learn, so you can focus on observation, hazard perception and steering.
Book automatic lessonsManual intensive course
Concentrated blocks of manual lessons planned around your timeline and test date.
Book intensive courseAutomatic intensive course
Pass sooner in an automatic, with focused blocks of lessons built around your test date.
Book intensive courseNot sure which suits you? Get in touch and I’ll help you choose.
Areas covered
Driving lessons near you
Pick-ups from home, school, college or work, with practice on the local test centre routes.
Driving lessons in Brighton & Hove
City-centre traffic, the seafront, steep hills and busy junctions, tackled step by step. Covering Hove, Hangleton, Patcham, Portslade, Withdean, Preston Park, Kemptown, Woodingdean, Rottingdean and Saltdean.
Driving lessons in Crawley
Multi-lane roundabouts, dual carriageways and quiet village roads. Covering Crawley, Crawley Down, Copthorne, Three Bridges, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Tilgate and the surrounding areas.
Also covering Burgess Hill
Lessons around the local roads and test routes, so you know the area well before test day.
Reviews
Five-star reviews from local learners
Hear from learners across Brighton, Hove and Crawley who have passed with GO.
Excellent driving instructor. I went from terrified to drive to a pass with 1 minor, and now a very confident driver. Would recommend Paul to anyone
Paul is an excellent instructor, he is patient, calm, friendly and good at explaining what I could improve on and helped me with my new driver nerves.
I passed first time with 5 minors and feel confident on the roads by myself with everything I was taught
I would recommend anyone learning to drive to go with “Go Driving Academy”
I honestly cannot recommend Paul enough! He has been absolutely amazing throughout my journey. Patient, incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, with a real gift for teaching. He knows exactly how to guide you, when to encourage you and when to challenge you to become a better, more confident driver.
I didn’t pass my test first time (or even second!), but he never once lost faith in me. His patience, encouragement and belief in my abilities made all the difference, especially on the days when I doubted myself.
I’ve recommended him to my whole family, and everyone has been just as happy with him. That says it all!
If you’re looking for an instructor who genuinely cares, goes the extra mile and wants you to succeed, look no further. Thank you for everything! You are truly brilliant at what you do! ⭐
Rated five stars on Google for patience, clear instruction and reliability.
Read my Google reviewsFAQ
Questions learners ask
How much do driving lessons cost?
Weekly manual lessons are £45 per hour and automatic lessons are £53 per hour. Intensive courses are £55 per hour (manual) or £60 per hour (automatic). There are no hidden costs.
Do you teach in manual and automatic cars?
Yes. You can learn in either a manual or an automatic car, as weekly lessons or as an intensive course.
How many driving lessons will I need?
Everyone is different. The DVSA says learners who pass have had around 45 hours of professional lessons plus about 22 hours of private practice on average. After your first lesson I will give you an honest estimate.
Which areas do you cover?
I teach in two main areas: Brighton & Hove (including Hangleton, Patcham, Portslade and Withdean) and Crawley (including Crawley Down, Copthorne and the surrounding villages). I also cover Burgess Hill. Lessons include the local driving test centre routes.
I’m a nervous driver. Can you help?
Yes. Lessons are calm, friendly and one-to-one. We go at your pace, starting on quiet roads in a dual-control car so you are always safe.
Do I need a provisional licence before my first lesson?
Yes. You need a valid UK provisional driving licence before your first lesson. You can apply on GOV.UK once you are 15 years and 9 months old, but you can only start driving lessons on the road from your 17th birthday.
Get started
Ready to start?
Book your first lesson today and take the first step towards your full licence. Call, WhatsApp or send the form and I’ll get back to you, usually the same day.
Paul
Hours: Open every day 6am–8pm
Areas: Brighton & Hove · Crawley, Crawley Down & Copthorne · Burgess Hill