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Streets Ahead Driving School

Streets Ahead Driving School

5.0(108 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brighton

About the company

Streets Ahead Driving School is a family-run driving school based in Brighton & Hove. Mark and Carol, who are partners, own the school; Carol is an approved driving instructor with over twenty years of experience. The school's male and female instructors are fully qualified and DSA-approved. It offers weekly lessons, semi-intensive or intensive courses, and Pass Plus. Nervous learners are welcome.

Lessons take place in modern dual-controlled cars with power steering, air conditioning, electric windows and electric mirrors. The service area covers Brighton, Hove, Woodingdean, Hollingbury, Hollingdean, Mile Oak, Portslade, Shoreham by sea and surrounding areas. Instructors can pick up and drop off pupils at home, work, school, Varndean Sixth Form, Bhasvic College, Sussex University and Brighton University.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Praise for patient, personalised instruction runs through the feedback for this Brighton driving school, with learners repeatedly crediting named instructors Mark and Carol for helping them pass their practical tests, often at the first attempt and with few minor faults. A number of customers describe starting as complete beginners, including one who took up lessons at 37 with no prior experience, and note how the teaching was adjusted to their individual pace, moving forward or revisiting manoeuvres as needed rather than rushing towards a test date.

A detail many reviews return to is the calm, friendly and relaxed manner of the instructors, which helped nervous drivers build confidence and even look forward to weekly lessons. Reviewers also mention clear explanations, thorough coverage of test requirements, punctual arrivals and a sense of genuine care about progress, with lessons described as fun and informative. The recurring outcome is successful test results and a feeling of being properly prepared, with many accounts highlighting the supportive relationship built over months of tuition.

Streets Ahead Driving School — Customer photo

Reviews

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Darren Forcey27 May 2026

I passed my test yesterday with 1 minor Massive thanks to Carol. Throughout my experience, whether I was nervous, confused or building confidence, Carol was always extremely supportive and helpful. She's really friendly and an unbelievable teacher. I couldn't of done it without her and highly recommend. Max Forcey

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Dan Haysom11 May 2026

I passed today with Mark with 2 minors, he was an absolute pleasure to be taught by and is incredible at working at your pace whilst covering all bases needed for your test. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor honestly - gonna be recommending to anyone and everyone who needs to learn!!

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Liam Kearley29 April 2026

Passed first time with only 3 minors after having lessons with Mark. Good chats, great driving instruction’s and very patient with me when I initially started as a very nervous driver.

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Teodoro Falchetta9 April 2026

I recently passed my driving test first time! I can’t thank Mark enough for helping me becoming a safe and confident driver. 100% would recommend Streets Ahead Driving school for anyone wanting to pass their test.

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anya smedley31 March 2026

Couldn’t ask for a better instructor! Mark is really friendly and loves a good laugh which helps alot! He’s really patient and honest about your progression which i found useful. Can’t stop recommending him to everyone!

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ZZ Gardening17 February 2026

I recently passed my driving test first time with 2 minors, and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Carol is a very effective teacher and helped me learn how to be both safe and confident on the road. I started out a very anxious driver but Carol put me at ease and made sure I understood everything needed not only to pass the test, but to feel fully prepared to drive independently as soon as I passed. Carol was always a pleasure to have lessons with - we would chat a lot, which made the experience really enjoyable whilst still being productive. She was very accommodating to my needs and flexible when necessary, which I really appreciated. Her car is perfect for learning in, with lots of useful features that make learning at the start much easier. Anyone wanting to learn to drive is in very good hands with Carol. She will absolutely get you to a test-ready standard and set you up to be a safe and confident driver for the future.

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Mia Rose18 December 2025

I passed my test first time with Mark. From the beginning, he was always very calm, patient, friendly and easy to talk to. He really helped to increase my confidence when driving. I would definitely recommend. Thanks Mark!

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1Brighton Driving Lessons★ 5,0220Yes
2Streets Ahead Driving School (this page)★ 5,0108Yes
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Contact
+441273594887www.streetsaheaddrivingschool.com15 Crayford Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4DQ
Working hours
Monday08:00–21:00
Tuesday08:00–21:00
Wednesday08:00–21:00
Thursday08:00–21:00
Friday08:00–21:00
Saturday08:00–21:00
Sunday10:00–21:00