West Sussex

Start your ADI career in Worthing.

Orbit gives you everything you need to go from complete beginner to fully qualified ADI — free theory practice, training progress tracking, and when you qualify, the tools to run your own business.

Start your ADI journey — freeHow it works
2 years

To pass Parts 2 and 3 after Part 1

Varies by trainer

Training cost

£303

DVSA fees for Parts 1 to 3

£300

First ADI registration

Test centres near Worthing

Where your pupils will test

Instructors based in Worthing typically prepare pupils for tests at these DVSA practical test centres. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Worthing.

  • Worthing
    BN13 1NP · 1.7 miles · 58.8% pass rate (2024-25)
  • Worthing LGV
    BN18 9PY · 6.3 miles

The local market

Demand in Worthing

Registered ADIs

500

in postcode area BN

People aged 17-24

8,233

in Worthing

People aged 17-24 per ADI

16

a rough demand ratio

That is a rough ratio of 16 people aged 17-24 per registered ADI, based on ONS population estimates and DVSA instructor numbers for the area. How quickly you fill your diary depends on your prices, availability and local presence. Orbit gives you the tools to compete for pupils — your own booking page, online payments, and a CRM built for driving instruction.

Overview

How to become a driving instructor in Worthing

If you're based in Worthing and considering becoming a driving instructor, here's what's involved. The DVSA qualification has three parts: a theory test, a driving ability test, and an instructional ability test. The DVSA test fees are £81, £111 and £111, and training costs vary by provider.

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The Qualification

4 steps to your ADI badge

Part 1

Theory Test

100 multiple-choice questions plus hazard perception. Pass mark: 85/100, with 20/25 in each category.

Full guide

Part 2

Driving Ability

Driving ability test of around one hour with a DVSA examiner.

Full guide

Part 3

Instructional Ability

Teach one of your own pupils while observed against 17 competencies.

Full guide

Trainee Licence

Start Teaching

A 6-month licence to charge for lessons after Part 2, before you pass Part 3.

Full guide

Why This Career

Why become a driving instructor in Worthing?

Once qualified, you can join a driving school or set up your own business in West Sussex. Running your own business means you set your prices, choose your hours, and decide how many pupils you take on.

No Franchise Needed

How Orbit helps you qualify and succeed

Orbit exists because the franchise model is stacked against new instructors. Franchises charge instructors a regular fee for a branded car, some pupil leads, and basic software. Orbit gives you the software, the pupil marketplace, and the HMRC tax integration free. And it starts during training, not after.

Part 1 Theory Practice

100-question Part 1 mock exams, category-by-category practice, and progress tracking.

ORDIT Trainer Matching

We connect you with approved trainers in your area for Part 2 and Part 3 in-car training.

Diary Management

Once qualified, manage your entire teaching schedule from one calendar.

Card Payments

Take pupil payments via Stripe — no more chasing cash or bank transfers.

Tax & Expenses

Track mileage, expenses, and income. Built for HMRC Making Tax Digital.

Pupil Bookings

Your own online booking page where pupils find and book lessons directly.

Your Training

How training works with Orbit

Your training journey on Orbit starts with Part 1 theory preparation — we've built a full mock exam system covering all four DVSA bands. When you're ready for in-car training, we connect you with an approved ORDIT trainer near Worthing. Your training hours are logged through the platform so you can see your progress at a glance.

After Qualifying

What happens when you qualify

Orbit handles the operational side of running a driving school so you can focus on teaching. Automated reminders reduce no-shows, online booking fills your diary, card payments eliminate cash hassle, and our financial tools make tax season painless. All included in one platform.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I become a driving instructor in Worthing?
There are three DVSA tests you need to pass, in order. Part 1 is a theory and hazard perception test. Part 2 tests your driving ability to a high standard. Part 3 assesses your ability to teach. Training costs vary by provider, and you must pass Parts 2 and 3 within 2 years of passing Part 1.
How much do driving instructors earn in Worthing?
Earnings vary between instructors in Worthing. Your income depends on your lesson price, how many hours you teach each week, and how well you manage cancellations and gaps.
How long does it take to become a driving instructor in West Sussex?
How long it takes in West Sussex depends on how quickly you can book DVSA tests, how much training time you can commit each week, and how fast you progress through each stage. Once you pass Part 1, you have 2 years to pass Parts 2 and 3. You can train part-time around existing work.
Do I need to join a franchise to be a driving instructor in Worthing?
Absolutely not. Once qualified, you can join a driving school or set up your own business. A franchise means paying weekly fees for as long as you stay. Orbit provides diary management, booking, payments, and tax tools free for instructors: no subscription, no contract, no card needed.

Already qualified?

Find pupils looking for driving lessons in Worthing and list yourself on the Orbit instructor marketplace.

Driving lessons in Worthing

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