Driving Schools

Having a license to drive is essential in all Australian States. The license is a permit that shows that the driver has experience driving the vehicle, that she or he has had driving lessons and has passed a driving test.

The best place to learn to drive is at a driving school. Typically, a person needing a license to drive will attend lessons at a local authorised driving school. A driving instructor will be allocated to that person and dependent upon the school and type of lessons being sought, the instructor may provide the vehicle or may require the student to bring his or her own. The instructor will inquire about the type of license – manual, automatic or other – being sought before starting lessons. Driving schools tailor their driving lessons to teach students practical skills, and facts and figures required to pass the driving test. Many also offer programs that teach students defensive driving skills and run programs for court ordered or other driver education and/or road safety programs. After students have completed a minimum number of hours driving and appear confident and knowledgeable and hold a learner’s permit, they may take a driving test. If they pass, they will receive a license to drive, which may be provisional, open or other limited or full license.

Students may prefer a male or female driving instructor for lessons and most driving schools offer either. The instructor will conduct lessons in a serious and professional manner, preparing the student for each lesson by describing the objectives and how the lesson will proceed. Following each lesson, the driving instructor will review the lesson, focus on areas that require further attention, and comment upon achievements. The aim is to prepare the student for the driving test and enable them to pass and be a safe, competent driver ready to navigate road, water or track.