Intensive Driving Courses in West Sussex
GetMyPass runs intensive driving courses right across West Sussex. Whether you are in Chichester, Crawley and Worthing, our DVSA-approved instructors get you test-ready fast. Choose your area below or get in touch to book.
West Sussex sits along the south coast between the South Downs and the sea, with the county split between commuter towns pushing north toward Crawley and coastal towns strung along the seafront through Worthing, Lancing, Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, plus the cathedral city of Chichester to the west. Learners here face a real mix of driving conditions within a single county: seafront roads with roundabouts and seasonal traffic in the coastal towns, market-town streets and national-speed-limit country lanes around Chichester and Horsham, and busier commuter traffic feeding Crawley from the north.
Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath sit mid-county, between the two worlds.
The county’s DVSA test centres reflect that spread. Chichester runs a 61% pass rate, well clear of the 50% national average, while Crawley sits at 38%, the toughest of the three, and Burgess Hill sits close to average at 44%. Which centre a learner ends up testing at shapes how much prep time is worth building in, and East Grinstead and Rustington learners typically travel to whichever of the three suits their course.
GetMyPass covers 12 towns across West Sussex, working with DVSA-approved local instructors at 6 local DVSA test centres. Our intensive courses run 6-8 hours per day and can take you from beginner to test-ready in as little as one week.
Pass rates across West Sussex ranged from 43% to 59% in 2024/25. Our structured day-by-day approach means you build genuine driving confidence fast, arriving at the test centre properly prepared.
Whether you’re in Crawley, Worthing or Bognor Regis, we match you with an instructor who knows your local test routes – covering pickup from your home or workplace.
Areas we cover in West Sussex
Crawley
RH10, RH11 | Local test centre
Worthing
BN11-BN14 | Local test centre
Bognor Regis
PO21, PO22 | Nearest centre: Chichester
Littlehampton
BN16, BN17 | Nearest centre: Worthing
Horsham
RH12, RH13 | Local test centre
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43, BN44 | Nearest centre: Lancing
Haywards Heath
RH16, RH17 | Nearest centre: Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill
RH15 | Local test centre
Rustington
BN16 | Nearest centre: Lancing
Chichester
PO19, PO20 | Local test centre
East Grinstead
RH19 | Nearest centre: Crawley
Lancing
BN15 | Local test centre
West Sussex has three DVSA test centres with published 2025/26 pass rates, and the spread between them is wide. Chichester leads on 61%, well above the 50% national average, making it the strongest of the three for a first-attempt pass. Burgess Hill sits close to average at 44%, while Crawley is the toughest at 38%, likely reflecting busier commuter traffic in and around the town. Learners choose which centre they sit their test at, so it is worth weighing route familiarity against the raw pass-rate gap: an extra lesson or two spent on Crawley’s junctions can matter more than switching centres.
FAQs, intensive driving courses in West Sussex
Which driving test centres are in West Sussex?
West Sussex has three DVSA test centres: Chichester, Burgess Hill and Crawley. Chichester has the strongest published pass rate at 61%, ahead of the 50% national average. Burgess Hill runs close to average at 44%, and Crawley is the toughest of the three at 38%. Learners in towns such as Bognor Regis, Worthing, Horsham and Haywards Heath can sit their test at any of the three, and the choice is the learner’s, never allocated by an instructor or provider.
How much does an intensive driving course cost in West Sussex?
Courses across West Sussex start from £180. That figure is a deposit that secures your instructor for a set course length, with deposit tiers of £180, £360, £630 and £900 depending on hours at £18 per hour. Lesson fees themselves are paid directly to the instructor, not to GetMyPass. On top of that, the DVSA practical test fee is £62 on a weekday or £75 on an evening or weekend, arranged and paid separately by the learner.
What happens if I fail my test in West Sussex?
If you fail at Chichester, Burgess Hill or Crawley, you arrange your next test slot yourself through the DVSA, since providers have not been able to book tests on a learner’s behalf since 12 May 2026. There is no test-included pricing and no guaranteed pass. If a date needs to move, DVSA rules allow up to two free changes with at least 10 working days’ notice; instructors can then focus further lessons on the areas that let you down.
How many lessons do learners in West Sussex usually need?
Hours needed vary by starting experience, which is why deposit tiers run from £180 up to £900 in £18-per-hour increments, covering shorter top-up courses through to fuller intensive blocks. A learner heading for Crawley, where the pass rate sits at 38%, may want extra time on busier junction and roundabout practice, while someone testing at Chichester, on 61%, might need fewer hours to feel test-ready. An instructor can advise on hours once they know your starting point.
Which areas of West Sussex do you cover?
We cover 12 towns across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis and 9 more. See the full list above – click any area for local test centre details and pickup postcodes.
Which DVSA test centres are used in West Sussex?
We work with Horsham Driving Test Centre, Chichester Driving Test Centre, Crawley (Pease Pottage) Driving Test Centre, Lancing Driving Test Centre plus 2 more across West Sussex.
How much does an intensive driving course in West Sussex cost?
Price depends on your experience level and the number of hours you need. We give you an exact quote in minutes based on your situation – no hidden fees. Use the button above to get yours.
Do you offer manual and automatic courses in West Sussex?
Yes – we offer both manual and automatic intensive courses across West Sussex. Tell us your preference when you get a quote and we’ll match you with the right car and instructor.
Towns & cities we cover in West Sussex
Cities
- Chichester PO19
Towns
- Crawley RH10
- Worthing BN11
- Horsham RH12
- Bognor Regis PO21
- Littlehampton BN17
- Haywards Heath RH16
- East Grinstead RH19
- Burgess Hill RH15
