Driving Lessons in Hassocks & Burgess Hill with a DVSA Approved Instructor
Professional experience. Real-world driving. Personal tuition.
Learn to drive with experience on your side
I'm Phil, and after more than 33 years of professional experience in the transport industry, I am now a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). As a dad of two teenage daughters, I want to use my knowledge and skills to promote safe driving for life.
From UK and European roads to the demanding environments of international motorsport for McLaren F1, I've spent my career developing the skills that make a good driver: observation, anticipation, vehicle control, positioning and sound decision-making.
Why Choose Phil's Driving School?
DVSA approved driving instructor
Professional, structured tuition focused on developing safe and confident drivers.
Professional Vehicle Control
A career built around precision, anticipation, positioning and safe vehicle handling.
33+ years of professional experience
More than three decades in professional transport and transport management, bringing real-world experience to every lesson.
UK & European driving experience
Extensive experience driving throughout the UK and mainland Europe, including left-hand-drive vehicles and adapting to driving on the opposite side of the road.
International motorsport experience
Professional transport experience delivering into demanding European Grand Prix paddock and pit-lane environments.
Driving Lessons for Beginners, Test Preparation & Confidence Building
DVSA approved driving instructor
My lessons are designed to help you understand what the car is doing, where it is on the road and what is developing around you. We'll work on:
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Smooth steering, braking and acceleration
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Accurate road positioning
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Effective mirror use and observation
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Anticipation and forward planning
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Hazard perception and risk management
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Junctions and roundabouts
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Motorway and dual-carriageway driving
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Manoeuvring and low-speed control
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Parking and reversing
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Building confidence in unfamiliar situations
If you're looking to start learning, build your confidence, prepare for your driving test, or adapt to driving in the UK after driving overseas, I'd love to hear from you. The aim is to develop a genuinely capable driver for life - not simply a test candidate.
Beginner driving lessons
Starting from scratch? We'll build your skills progressively, developing your confidence and understanding from the very first lesson.
Driving test preparation
Focused preparation for the practical driving test, while making sure you develop the skills to continue driving safely once you've passed.
Confidence building lessons
For drivers who have had a break from driving or simply want to become more comfortable behind the wheel.
Lessons for overseas & international drivers
UK-road familiarisation and driving assessments for experienced drivers adapting to UK roads.
Motorway & dual-carriageway driving
Developing confidence, observation, speed management and forward planning on faster roads.
Building accurate vehicle control and confidence with parking, reversing and manoeuvres.
Manoeuvring & parking lessons
Lesson Prices
Straightforward pricing, with a discount for booking in bulk.
SINGLE LESSONS
60 MINUTES - £50
120 MINUTES - £90
BLOCK BOOKING
10 HOURS - £430
Ready to get started?
Contact Phil
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Your name
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Phone number
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Email address
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Whether you hold a licence
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Whether you're a complete beginner, experienced learner, or overseas driver
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Preferred lesson days/times
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Any other information you think is relevant
Opening hours: Lessons available 7 days a week, early morning to evening.