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[H1] Learner Drivers

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[H1] Theory Test Lessons

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Immediate availability - Monday - Friday 9am-4pm (Please note I can't help with short notice tests)

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[H1] Driving Lessons Crawley - 07890 317907

Thanks for visiting my website, my name is Laurence, I have been an approved driving instructor (ADI) since 2012, since then I have gained vast experience and developed my skills in various areas. This includes:
Passing 6 advanced driving tests; DIAmond Advanced Test (2013), IAM Masters (2014), RoSPA Gold (2015), Cardington Special Test (2016), RoSPA Gold (2018), DriveTech Advanced Driving Diploma (2019)
Experience and success teaching those with special needs, such as anxiety, autism, aspergers, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
Developed teaching skills through courses on; coaching and Client Centred Learning (CCL) techniques and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
A thorough knowledge of the Crawley area, this means I have a strong knowledge of the area and have developed various techniques to help explain the more complex parts of driving to learner drivers.
I have sat in the back of over 100 UK driving tests, so I have a vast knowledge of what the examiners are expecting, how things are marked, how the tests are conducted and test routes. Although I strongly believe that passing the driving test is not the primary aim, that would be to develop safe driving attitudes and skills within drivers.

Why choose Driving Crawley as your driving school?
Using a modern manual car, with dual controls fitted to help keep you safe.
Weekday and weekend lessons, subject to availability, however I do not do evening lessons.
Complementary theory test support; for regular clients I am happy to offer an hour of my time to help you to study for the theory test.
Driving sessions can be recorded using HD cameras (you provide SD card), this then means you can watch back the footage at your leisure and take any notes and recap over things that were covered on the session.
I am the creator of the YouTube channel 'Driving Crawley', which has various videos to help you to become a safe and confident driver, with nearly 7 million views the popularity of the channel is rapidly growing.
Pick up and drop off from home, work and college (Crawley only)
Lessons offered in your own car, if you prefer, subject to assessment.
Unfortunately I am NOT able to help with the following:
'pass in a week' or similar intensive driving courses, the most I offer is 6-8 hours of lessons per week, subject to availability and suitability for the student.
Evening or weekend lessons.
"I have a driving test tomorrow and need a quick lesson and to hire your car for the test" or similar requests.

Recent success stories

Ant (camera shy!)
I found Laurence for my son after various failed attempts at finding a suitable instructor. My son is autistic and needed a patient, understanding and supportive but firm and fair instructor. Laurence is exactly that!! He taught my son with ease. My son absolutely loved being taught by Laurence. Nothing was to much trouble or difficult. His knowledge, expertise and patience is second to none! My son has just passed his test thanks to Laurence from driving Crawley! We all can’t thank him enough. He’s that great we’ve now got him teaching our daughter! Can’t recommend Laurence and driving Crawley enough. Thank you.

Sarah (unicorn lady)

First off I just want to say a massive thank you to Laurence. He's an absolute brilliant instructor! I myself am not the easiest person to deal with (chronic overthinker/perfectionist) and he rattle his brain to try to get me to understand by trying different tactics with me. He would always find different ways and techniques to explain things if I wasn't understanding them. Also his teaching methods are second to none and I give him soo much praise for it. He makes learning fun in a safe manor ofcourse. His youtube videos are extremely helpful and he will also guide you in the right direction about other issues you may be having with driving. I can not thank him enough for everything. I highly highly highly recommend Laurence.

Check out what previous clients of Driving Crawley have said about their experience.

Deepti
After failing multiple times last year, I thought of reaching out to Laurence. I have been watching his YouTube videos since last year and have always found them extremely helpful. So, in December 2019, I requested him for his availability. Luckily, he was available from February 2020 and I started taking lessons from him. And I can say that, it was the best move in this long journey.
Laurence focused on my weak areas and always tried to bring positivity to the whole experience as previous failures had left me on a very low confidence and self-esteem. Although, I knew how to drive, he helped me  become a better and safer driver. He is very friendly, patient and never gets frustrated on asking the same questions many times or doing repetitive mistakes.
I very much admire his way of focusing on positives over the negatives. It has helped me tremendously in changing my mindset so that I don’t dwell upon the mistakes, but rather work on improving them, using unique and creative ideas. He gave me small challenges in every lesson to get better in what I was struggling. The lessons were never mundane and always adjusted according to the needs to improve my driving.
I would highly recommend Laurence to anyone who is planning to learn or improve their driving skills. For sure, you will not be disappointed!

Beatrice
Laurence was a great instructor. He was friendly, helpful and above all patient. He was always coming up with new ways to teach me things until I was happy with it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thanks Laurence for helping me pass first time.

Sabrina
I am so delighted to have passed my driving test first time with only 3 minors, and I can confidently say that this was thanks to Laurence.I was very nervous during my first few lessons but Laurence helped me to feel in control and safe. He is professional, very calm, patient and easy to get on with (very important when spending many hours in a car together!)Laurence is an excellent teacher, I really benefited from the exercises and demonstrations used to reinforce a concept I was struggling with. He was always up to date with my progress and knew exactly what I needed to do next to move forward.My understanding was hugely enhanced by watching footage recorded on the dash cam from just moments before. Also, Laurence made great use of his iPad through diagrams and footage to cover the theory before putting it into action. I highly recommend his Youtube channel which ultimately saves time during lessons and helps with local test routes. I really admire Laurence’s dedication to his students, ensuring that they become skilful and safe drivers.Thank you Laurence!!

Sarah
First off I just want to say a massive thank you to Laurence. He's an absolute brilliant instructor! I myself am not the easiest person to deal with (chronic overthinker/perfectionist) and he rattle his brain to try to get me to understand by trying different tactics with me. He would always find different ways and techniques to explain things if I wasn't understanding them. Also his teaching methods are second to none and I give him soo much praise for it. He makes learning fun in a safe manor ofcourse. His youtube videos are extremely helpful and he will also guide you in the right direction about other issues you may be having with driving. I can not thank him enough for everything. I highly highly highly recommend Laurence.

Sudeep
Laurence is very good. The best driving Instructer we can find in Crawley. He was actually my second instructor. I left the first one after 10 classes as he was dragging a lot. But I was totally happy about Laurence approach. He was not just following the regular pattern of teaching. He shaped the classes in a way to improve on the things which I was weak and really diggs in to the root cause of the problem to avoid the mistake. By the use driving app in iPad and real-time cameras the lessons was truly an amazing experience.

Daniel
Excellent and extraordinary driving instructor! Laurence is one of a kind!! He surpassed all my expectations and he didn’t only go an extra mile, but he went the second mile with his insightful knowledge on driving, the third mile with his intelligent “what if.... this happened? how would you approach this? “ questions that would challenge your driving understanding, the fourth mile with his patience, dedication and ability to develop a personalised session, the fifth, the sixth, the seventh mile and so on! He is always on the road!I was previously taught by a different driving instructor and after failing my first driving test, I realised that I was fed with memorising the test routes instead of actually developing the driving skills to approach any kind of road! I was not confident at all when I had my first driving test and my passion for driving was somehow maimed! I contacted Laurence because I have been following the amazing content he routinely uploads on his YouTube channel Driving Crawley - I did not have high hopes that I could get lessons with him but luckily he was available and my journey towards loving driving again, developing the right skills and understanding were ignited! His lessons have always been relaxing, really enjoying and the confidence he conveys is more than unique! Plus he has amazing gadgets in his car - all the driving you do is recorded so you can go back and see your mistake...literally on the spot on his tablet :) besides of all the simulations he shows you in different driving situations.On my second driving test, I felt really peaceful, confident in my skills and ready to pick up that blue certificate in my hands!! What a big difference from my first driving test attitude! Thank you Laurence,I couldn’t be more grateful :)) #bestdrivinginstructor

Utkarsh
Laurence was awesome. He is very patient and never hesitates to explain any questions you have. He made sure I correct all my driving issues by showing the footage of my driving after each class and also making me practice thoroughly by going through similar roads often in other classes. I recommend him 100%. BTW, I passed the test first time!

Ant (Review from his mum)
I found Laurence for my son after various failed attempts at finding a suitable instructor. My son is autistic and needed a patient, understanding and supportive but firm and fair instructor. Laurence is exactly that!! He taught my son with ease. My son absolutely loved being taught by Laurence. Nothing was to much trouble or difficult. His knowledge, expertise and patience is second to none! My son has just passed his test thanks to Laurence from driving Crawley! We all can’t thank him enough. He’s that great we’ve now got him teaching our daughter! Can’t recommend Laurence and driving Crawley enough. Thank you.

Agalya
A Dedicated Driving Instructor !! Laurence helped me regain my lost confidence, patiently corrected my driving mistakes and was flexible in scheduling my driving lessons. Thanks to Laurence for helping me pass the driving test.

Jonathan
Laurence is an exceptionally talented driving instructor who is always able to give clear and concise explanations and feedback. The main goal of lessons was not only to pass the test but also to ensure that I'd become a good driver. Lessons started promptly and were varied with lots of different teaching techniques employed. An added bonus was that lessons were always flexible based on my availability. Highly recommended.

George
A fantastic driving instructor. I had a small window into which I needed to fit learning to drive, which made Laurence’s flexibility, punctuality and reliability a massive advantage. Always patient and meticulous in explanation, Laurence’s approach quickly allowed me to realise how to address faults and avoid them in the future. I would definitely recommend Laurence and Driving Crawley.

Jessica
Laurence was an exceptional driving instructor! As an American expat, I came to Laurence with experience in driving a car (albeit with some bad habits that had to be unlearned) but complete confusion over the UK road system, signs, and rules. He was very patient with me and had a variety of tools and instructional techniques to adapt to my learning style. His blog and YouTube videos were a useful aid in review and last minute revising before my driving test. In addition, Laurence was very organized and punctual. I picked Laurence due to all of the glowing reviews on google and it was absolutely the correct choice! I passed the test yesterday on my first attempt, thanks to Laurence :-)

Ryan
Amazing driving instructor, I would recommend 100%. Laurence teaches you to drive safely and provides good resources with his blog and YouTube videos to prepare you for the test. He is very helpful and teaches you everything you need to know to not just pass the test but to drive confidently and safely on your own afterwards. He is extremely helpful, patient, friendly, and knows how to get the best out of you. I passed my test with only 3 minors and I now feel confident and prepared for driving by myself. He talks about areas that you have performed well in to improve your confidence while also talking through areas to improve. You learn everything you need to know about driving including all types of roads, road signs, rules at junctions/roundabouts, stop signs, one-way roads, and so much more!Always on time and professional, very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and very patient. Laurence is amazing at his job. I have had other driving instructors and can safely say that he is by far the best.I started learning to drive 3 years ago and I'd lost my confidence but after a few lessons with Laurence I noticed a massive improvement. Thank you Laurence for helping me to get my driving licence and giving me the confidence and knowledge to drive safely! :)5 star driving instructor!!

Reece
Best instructor in the world i could not recommend anyone else.
passed my test with only 3 minors and i felt so confident when going out and driving on my own afterwards Laurence is exceptional in a way that he dont just prepares you for the test but the actual driving after you have passed your test.
reasonable priced and very good value not to mention that he is very flexible and patient as never got angry when i would make the same mistakes.
Thanks a lot Laurence would have not passed without you!

Ricki
Very good driving instructor I passed 8 years ago and lost my licence within my first 2 years went to laurence after 7 years of nothe driving after reading load's of positive reviews was not disappointed very good driving instructor very knowledgeable and a brilliant teacher if you want to have the best chances of passing I would recommend him to any one taught me so much more than I ever new when I first passed my test and feel like I no much moreally about the roads the videos he provides on his YouTube channel are also very helpful and are worth watching to help you along the way passed first time with 1 minor fault . Thank you laurence 5 stars

Ben
The best instructor i've used by far! Very professional and patient. Laurence's teaching methods are so easy to learn from and help you understand the theory behind what you're doing on the road as well as actually putting it into practice.

Peter
Laurence is a excellent driving instructor, a few lessons and passed first time!! Highly recommended thank you again.

Han
Before I started the driving lessons with Lawrence, I had several instructors, over 170 hours lessons, still can't pass the test. Lawrence is the only one I met knows how to TEACH the pupil to pass the test.His car's vedio record is really helpful. It replayed the scene to show me what's the big mistake I did. I passed the first time with Lawrence, 2 small mistakes.He is so brilliant! Thanks a lot, Lawrence, you are genius.

Lukas
5 Stars Instructor. He is helpful, patient and very kind. He turned this whole experience of getting a driving licence stress free. I am thankful and happy. Today I passed my test with 0 mistake! Thank you Laurence for everything.

Siobhan
Laurence was a fantastic instructor and really helped build my confidence after a bad experience with a previous instructor.

Rhys
Laurence is a fantastic driving instructor. He is professional and explains everything very well. He is always on time, friendly and very patient. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

William
Laurence is brilliant driving instructor. During my lessons, he was always calm and took great pains to explain the theory of driving in a thorough but practical way. He also adapted himself really well to my specific learning needs.

Adam
Lawrence was a fantastic instructor ! I had a instructor before Lawrence and I didn't feel like he really cared about me or was interested in getting me to pass. However when I went over to Lawrence he made all the difference and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my test ! He will not only teach you how to drive safely and how to pass a test but prepares you for everything to come when you eventually do pass and you are out driving on your own ! I would 100% recommend taking on Lawrence as a instructor and can assure you that you will not be disappointed.

Ciarran
My driving instructor, Laurence is absolutely brilliant in what he does! And that is teaching how to drive! He is very thorough and is keen to help you in whatever area you feel you're struggling with! One thing that I feel like Laurence does better than other driving instructors is that he wants to make sure that the rules will stick into your head, I've heard from a number of people that they don't really feel good learning with their instructor, with Laurence it has always been a pressure to work with! and thus he'll make sure that you'll be an assertive and confident driver by the end of it!
I would recommend Laurence to just about anybody who wants to learn dhow to drive the best way possible! He is patient, experienced and can turn anybody into a good driver!

Luis
Laurence taught me, not just how to drive, but how to drive safely. He is very friendly and easy to talk to. He was very thorough with his explanations, ensuring I understood everything - even after the lesson he would send more information/videos on anything we worked on that day. I now feel very confident driving and is the reason why I passed my driving test recently. I'd recommend him as an instructor for anyone who wants to do well in their test!

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[H1] Want to know how to pass your theory test in Crawley first time?

With the pass rate for the UK theory test currently being less than 50% it is clear than many new drivers struggle.
So if you need to pass your theory test in Crawley and take that next step towards getting your full UK driving licence then this is the website for you!
Below you will find:
Videos to help you to pass the theory test questions and pass the hazard perception test
Links to other websites and apps that can support your learning
Information on where the Crawley theory test centre is
How to book the theory test
What to expect on the day of your theory test

A top selling DVD!

These videos have proved VERY popular and have helped thousands to pass their UK theory test

How can I revise for my theory test?

The below app is one of the most popular apps to help practice for the theory test.

DTS 4 in 1 app

Did you know most people FAIL the theory test on questions, often the reason for this is because they only use the apps! The apps DO NOT have all the questions and information that you need to know.
Therefore, it is strongly recommend you buy the following three books, the theory test is based on these books!

The Highway Code!
Most people know about this one.

Driving: The Essential Skills
Often forgotten about, remember the theory test is NOT just based on the Highway Code!

Know Your Traffic Signs
The Highway Code does not have all the road signs in, this book shows you MANY more road signs.

TOP TIP!
Many people say to me the find it difficult to score high points on the 'hazard perception' part of the theory test. First it is very very difficult to score 5 out of 5 for every video clip on this part of the test, so don't worry if you don't get top marks. The pass mark is only 44 out of 75.
However, in order to ensure you score some good points it is advisable to click once when you see a potential hazard (e.g. if a pedestrian is standing near the road) then when the hazard is developing (when the pedestrian looks over the shoulder) then click again and then a third click a second later, this is to ensure the click gets registered and you score some points. You would not be penalised for clicking like this, just avoid clicking 4 or 5 times in a repetitive pattern, as you could be penalised and score 0 points for doing this.
Here is a dvd to help you revise for the hazard perception

How do you book your theory test?

Visit this page, https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test, to book your theory test. This is the OFFICIAL website to book your theory test.
Avoid searching on Google for "book theory test" as many of the top hits will be unofficial websites who charge extra to book the theory test. You will get the test for the cheapest fee by booking it via the gov.uk website.

Where is the Crawley theory test centre?

Horley (Crawley) Theory Test Centre
The theory test centre for Crawley recently moved to the nearby town of Horley. The address is 77 Victoria Road, Horley, RH6 7QH. It is next to the St Catherines Hospice charity shop. It's a 5-10 minute walk from the Horley train station.

What will happen on the day of my theory test?

Read this, https://www.gov.uk/driving-theory-test, and watch the below video :-)

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Looking to pass your driving test FIRST TIME in Crawley?

The pass rate for the Crawley test centre is less than 50%, with the pass rate for students of Driving Crawley being 60-70% it shows that I know what is required and can pass this knowledge on!
Don't worry I am not selfish with this knowledge, even if you are not learning with Driving Crawley I have made various videos to help everyone to become a safer and more confident driver, thus increasing your chances of passing the Crawley practical driving test first time!

Mock Driving Tests in Crawley (Test Routes)

Footage of REAL Driving Tests in Crawley!

Examples of Serious Faults (Which would cause you to FAIL)

How do you book your practical driving test?

Visit this page, https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test, to book your practical test, this is the OFFICIAL government website. I will let you know when to book your test, this will be when you are ready and will stand a great chance of passing first time!
Once we have agreed you are ready for the test, go online to look for the test dates/times then please let me know what these are to ensure that I can do the time/date that you find.
TIP - Avoid searching Google for "book practical driving test" or similar as the top hits are often non-official sites and will charge you extra for booking a test. The gov.uk website will get you the practical test at the lowest fee.

What can I expect on the day of my practical driving test?

Read this, https://www.gov.uk/practical-driving-test-for-cars, and watch the below video

On your practical driving test you will get asked 2 safety questions, commonly known as the "Show Me Tell Me Questions", visit this page for more details

Instructor Sitting In
As explained above, on your driving test the examiner will ask if you want your instructor to sit in the back, this is YOUR decision, however things that people often consider when deciding if they want me in the back are:
Benefits:
- Moral support / a friendly face in the back.
- A second pair of eyes to watch what is going on, so should any mistakes take place I will be in the best position to help you work out what went wrong and we can then work together to find a solution to resolve the issues raised.
Disadvantages:
- Extra pressure of someone else sitting in the back and watching
- Seeing my head, not a pretty sight!, when checking mirrors or reversing (note, I will sit behind the drivers seat and try to move my head out of the way when you are reversing and looking out of the back window, in an attempt to be as invisible as possible)
I find that around 70% of my pupils ask for me to sit in the back due to the benefits stated above, but the other 30% prefer for me to stay at the test centre due to the disadvantages listed.
NOTE - The examiner will treat the test the same if I am in the back or if I stay at the test centre. Also please note that if I sit in the back I MUST stay quiet and stay very still, like a statue!

Senior Examiners
Every so often the examiners need to be assessed by a senior examiner to ensure they are doing their job correctly, maintaining standards and giving a fair result to the candidate (i.e. you!), this can sometimes mean a senior examiner will sit in the back, if this happens it is important to remember they are there to watch and assess the examiner, not you!

Finally
Read this blogpost to put your mind at rest about some misconceptions about what is expected on the UK driving test

Where is the Crawley practical driving test centre?

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Crawley Practical Driving Test Centre
As you can see the test centre is in Pease Pottage, it is in a group of buildings called "The Pavilions", this is diagonally opposite Bridges Breakers Yard.
When arriving at the test centre you will enter through blue metal gates, once you have passed the gates turn left and the bays for the test centre are the ones at the end, you will need to reverse into any one of these.

Would you pay £10 for laser eye surgery? I know I wouldn't, so would you pay for 'cheap' driving lessons?
In life you get what you pay for, if you are looking for quality driving lessons then you are in the right place!

Trial Lesson
Finding the correct driving instructor can be difficult, but it is equally important to find one who you get on with and who understands how you learn best.
As such I would suggest a trial lesson to get to know me and the car, if at the end of the trial lesson you feel dissatisfied with how it went then I will offer you your money back under my Money Back Guarantee promise. The trial lesson is charged at the rates outlined below.

Current driving lessons prices for NEW clients to Driving Crawley are:

1.5 hours - £63.00

2 hours - £84.00

Blockbooking, save £'s!

6 hours - £246.00

10 hours - £400.00

Prices correct as at 1st January 2026

Remember, the price you start on is the price you stay on, so if prices increase you will stay on the original, cheaper, rate! Great news!

Lessons are subject to a minimum of 1.5 hours in duration, by doing at least 1.5 hour there is time to answer any of your questions and address any concerns. We also have time to go over things a few times, such as have a few goes at parallel parking, rather than just do it once or twice then back home.

Existing Client?
If you started lessons prior to the above 'prices correct as at..' date then please contact me directly to check what rate you are on.

Payment Options
Payment is accepted ideally by bank transfer, but cash is also accecptable.
(payments made by any other means than cash must be paid for in advance of the prearranged lessons)

Driving Test Day
Unlike some driving schools Driving Crawley charges the same rate for use of the car on the day of your driving test, after all you have enough to concentrate on without having to worry about paying extra to use the car. The length of the lesson on the day of your driving test is also up to you, either 1.5 hours or 2 hours.

Birthday Present?
If you are looking to buy some driving lessons as a birthday present, or similar, for someone then Driving Crawley can offer professional printed vouchers (which are designed by me!) to present on their birthday. Vouchers can be obtained for any quantity of lessons, they have a 6 month period of validity.