Family-run & personal
Learn with Mark and Carol, a local team who get to know you and the way you learn.
Ready when you are.Let’s find your first lesson.
A little support. A lot of confidence.
Learning to drive is a big step. We make it feel like the right one.
Male & female instructors
Tell us your preference and we’ll talk through instructor availability.
Patient, friendly tuition
Confidence-building is part of every course, not an optional extra.
Local knowledge
Learn on real roads in Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas we serve.
LESSONS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
Your journey. Your pace.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or getting back behind the wheel, let’s find the right route for you.
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Regular lessons
Find your rhythm with weekly lessons, tailored to your experience and availability.
Explore driving lessons
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Intensive courses
Make more time for driving with a focused course matched to your starting point.
Explore intensive courses
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Nervous learners
A patient approach, a reassuring instructor, and confidence built one lesson at a time.
Build your confidenceMEET STREETS AHEAD
A family school. A friendly face.
We’re Mark and Carol, the team behind Streets Ahead. We’ve helped local learners take the next step with regular lessons, intensive courses and a patient, personal approach.
Our dual-controlled cars let you build your skills in a supportive environment. We can discuss pick-ups from home, work, school or university within our service area.
The genuine Streets Ahead training car on a local Brighton & Hove road.YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS
A nervous start is still a start.
You don’t need to arrive feeling confident. If driving feels daunting, tell us. We’ll explain things clearly, work at a pace you’re comfortable with and help you build confidence step by step.
Illustrative stock photography; not a Streets Ahead pupil or lesson.LESSON PRICES
Clear prices. A confident first step.
Regular lessons or a focused course — choose the approach that works for you.
Regular driving lessons
A steady, supportive approach to learning. Build your skills with lessons that fit around your week.
£45 / hour
1 hour of tuition
Book a lesson£45 for one hour, payable to your instructor on the day. Test fees are not included. Price taken from the existing website; confirm when booking.
SATISFIED PUPILS
Their next chapter started here.
Real words from Streets Ahead pupils, preserved from our original website.
I passed my test today, and can’t recommend Mark more as an instructor. He will help you get there no matter what, and is very reassuring and patient if you are nervous on the road like me. Success!
Hannah YatesLearned with Mark
Highly recommended. Mark is always calm and encouraging, and he explains things like manoeuvres in a fool-proof way. His experience in getting people through the test shows. Reliable, on time and the lessons are good value for money. All the reviews here say the same thing, and that’s because Mark is a great instructor!
Jim BurtonLearned with Mark
I passed my test first time on the 21st of November with Carol, who is a great instructor. She makes sure you know everything you need for the test and is very reassuring to learn to drive with. I felt confident when I took my test and the result speaks for itself.
JOE GARDNERLearned with Carol
BRIGHTON, HOVE & BEYOND
Local lessons. Familiar roads.
From your first quiet street to the busier roads around town, learn in the places you’ll actually drive.
BrightonHoveWoodingdeanHollingburyHollingdeanMile OakPortsladeShoreham-by-Sea
Home, work, school or university — ask us about a convenient pick-up point within our service area.
Ask about your postcode
Our home. Your roads.YOUR ROAD TO CONFIDENCE
The open road is waiting.
Let’s make that first lesson feel a little less daunting. Tell us where you’re starting, and we’ll take it from there.
A FRIENDLY VOICE AT THE OTHER END
Let’s talk about your first lesson.
Call Mark or Carol, or send us your questions. We’re happy to help you choose your next step.