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Automatic driving lessons in Brighton & Hove
Build confidence in busy traffic, develop your observation skills and learn at a pace that suits you with Loomy's Driving Lessons.
Ben and Maria offer calm, patient automatic tuition across Brighton, Hove and nearby areas including Portslade. Whether you are a complete beginner or returning after a break, we start with your experience and confidence, then plan what to work on next.
Check Brighton availability →Make city driving feel manageable
City driving asks you to make several decisions at once. Lessons can help you practise reading signs, choosing an appropriate lane, recognising developing hazards and leaving space for other road users.
Rather than rushing into situations that feel overwhelming, talk with your instructor about a manageable starting point. As your confidence grows, you can build towards busier junctions, roundabouts and more independent driving.
- Planning ahead around pedestrians and cyclists.
- Meeting traffic safely where parked cars narrow the road.
- Reading road markings and making considered lane choices.
- Parking and manoeuvring with careful observation.
Automatic lessons, individual support
An automatic car removes the need to operate a clutch and change gears manually, leaving more attention for road awareness and planning. You still learn the observation, judgement and control needed to drive safely.
Ben adapts lessons to your pace and learning style. Maria offers patient support for anxious and neurodivergent learners. Tell us about any concerns or learning preferences when you enquire so we can discuss a suitable approach.
Lesson prices and booking
Ben's standard automatic lessons are £48 per hour, with 10-hour blocks at £460. Maria's lessons are £50 per hour, with 10-hour blocks at £480. Ben's evening and weekend rate is £60 per hour with no block discount.
Weekly tuition and intensive course options are listed on our full pricing page. The right schedule depends on your experience, the time you can commit and instructor availability.
Prepare for driving beyond the test
Test preparation should build skills you can use on unfamiliar roads. Work on spotting hazards, planning junctions and making safe decisions, as well as the manoeuvres and independent driving you will practise in lessons.
Our area guide includes information about preparation around Worthing and Burgess Hill test areas. Your instructor can discuss a suitable preparation plan; practising locally does not guarantee a particular test route.
Tell us where you would like to start
Send your Brighton or Hove postcode, preferred lesson times and a brief outline of your driving experience. We will confirm whether an instructor can cover your location and discuss availability before you book.
Enquire about lessons Call 07309 765864
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