Drive. learn. pass.

A safe and friendly way to learn driving with Top-Notch

Patient male and female instructors offering automatic and manual lessons. Intensive courses available in Crawley, Horsham, Copthorne and Crawley Down – helping you drive smart and drive safe.

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About us

Helping learners become safe, confident and responsible drivers

Top-Notch Driving School provides professional driving lessons tailored for beginners and experienced learners across Crawley, Horsham, Copthorne and Crawley Down. With patient male and female instructors, we focus on building confidence, road awareness and safe driving habits that last a lifetime.

Whether you’re preparing for your first driving test or looking to improve specific skills, our DVSA-approved instructors deliver personalised lessons in both automatic and manual cars. We ensure every learner feels comfortable, supported and fully prepared to pass their test.

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Driving lessons designed for every learner

Beginner Lessons

Perfect for new drivers who want to build confidence behind the wheel. Our instructors teach the basics of road safety, steering control, junctions, and essential driving skills at a comfortable pace.

Intermediate Lessons

Ideal for learners who already know the basics but want to improve road positioning, roundabouts, lane discipline, and real-traffic confidence to prepare for their driving test.

Intensive Courses

Fast-track your driving journey with our structured 10-hour and 20-hour intensive driving courses. Designed to help learners progress quickly and get test-ready in less time.

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Schedule and tuition

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Automatic Lessons

A smooth and stress-free way to learn driving. Ideal for beginners who want to focus on road awareness and confidence without worrying about gear changes. Our instructors help you build the skills needed to become a safe, calm and responsible driver.

10 Hours — £430
20 Hours — £840
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Manual Lessons

Perfect for learners who want full control of the vehicle and aim to earn a manual driving licence. Improve clutch control, gear shifting, roundabouts, manoeuvres and overall road confidence with structured guidance from experienced instructors.

10 Hours — £380
20 Hours — £740
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Intensive Courses

Fast-track your driving journey with our 1–2 week intensive training packages. Designed for motivated learners who want to progress quickly and get test-ready in a shorter timeframe.

10 Hours — £380
20 Hours — £740

Why Top-Notch Driving School?

We love cars, teaching and road safety! We are one of the best driving schools in West Sussex and is arguably the most progressive. The reason why our School has become so successful is because we deliver great value for our customers.

Great Experience

Complete beginner or partly trained! Our driving instructors are professionally trained. Give us a call to find out how we can help you. We have a course that is tailored to your needs.

Special Offer

Learning to drive can be expensive, but Top-Notch Driving School make it affordable. You can try us out with an block of 10 hours for just £380! This works out at £38 per hour.

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Why us

The best driving learning experience

Learning to drive should feel safe, simple and confidence-building. At Top-Notch Driving School, we provide structured lessons taught by friendly, patient and DVSA-approved instructors. Our goal is to help every learner become a safe, responsible and skilled driver for life.

Professional male & female instructors
Calm and supportive teaching style
Tailored lessons for every skill level
Friendly Instructors

Our instructors are patient, supportive and trained to help nervous learners feel relaxed behind the wheel.

Skill Development

Structured lessons help you master clutch control, lane discipline, manoeuvres, and all DVSA test requirements.

Confidence Building

We focus on developing real road confidence — from handling roundabouts to navigating busy junctions safely.

Modern Training Cars

Learn in clean, comfortable, dual-controlled vehicles that meet high safety standards for both manual and automatic lessons.

Daily Activities

Designed to help learners reach their full driving potential

Core Driving Skills

Learn essential driving skills including steering control, smooth braking, clutch balance (manual), and road positioning to build a strong foundation from day one.

Manoeuvres Mastery

Master all DVSA-required manoeuvres such as parallel parking, bay parking, reversing around corners, and emergency stops with confidence.

Test Preparation & Mock Tests

Build confidence with realistic mock tests guided by our instructors. Learn test routes, common mistakes to avoid, and how to impress your examiner.

Road Awareness Training

Develop advanced observation skills to identify hazards, read road signs, judge traffic flow, and stay alert in real-world driving conditions.

Roundabouts & Junctions

Understand how to safely navigate mini, standard and multi-lane roundabouts, along with T-junctions, crossroads and traffic-light intersections.

Motorway & Night Driving

Get optional advanced training for motorway, dual carriageway, and night-time driving to feel fully prepared for all road situations.

Meet the Instructors

Experts dedicated to helping you become a safe and confident driver

At Top-Notch Driving School, our male and female instructors are fully qualified, DVSA-approved, and known for their patience, professionalism, and friendly teaching style. Whether you’re a complete beginner or brushing up for your test, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Why Learners Love Top-Notch

More than just driving lessons

Helping learners build confidence, master the road, and pass their driving test with ease.