Driving lessons in Sydney, NSW
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Greater Sydney has 2 verified driving instructors across 645 suburbs with lessons from $70-$82/hr. 1 offer automatic and 1 offer manual. 2 can teach in your own car. Lessons available in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi and more. Services include driving test packages (1 instructor).
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2020 Toyota Corolla
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Our DriveScore index uses ABS Census data to measure learner driver demand in Sydney compared to other areas in New South Wales.
DriveScore explained: Sydney scores 31/100 on our learner driver demand index, calculated from young population share, vehicle ownership, and median household income. Areas with more young people, higher car dependency, and growing populations typically have greater demand for driving instructors.
Learners in Sydney will practice navigating near:
Popular routes for driving practice include:
Convenient locations for your practical driving test:
Sydney instructors often start lessons in quieter suburban areas before progressing to busier city roads. Weekend mornings are ideal for practising in the CBD with lighter traffic.
In NSW, learner drivers must complete 120 hours of supervised driving (including 20 hours at night) before taking their practical test. Professional lessons count as 3 hours in your logbook (1 hour = 3 hours), up to a maximum of 30 hours credit.
Official info: Transport for NSW
Common questions about driving lessons in Sydney. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.
The nearest driving test centres for Sydney learners include Service NSW Sydney City, Service NSW Marrickville, Service NSW Botany, Service NSW Burwood. Your instructor can help you prepare for the specific test routes used at these centres.
In NSW, each hour of professional driving instruction counts as 3 hours in your learner logbook, up to a maximum of 10 lessons (30 hours credit). This helps you reach your 120-hour requirement faster.
The average lesson price in Sydney is $72/hr.
Look at reviews from other learners, check their availability matches yours, and see if they offer the transmission type you need (auto or manual).
Yes, 2 Sydney instructors offer lessons in your vehicle. This is great if you want to get comfortable with the car you'll drive after getting your licence.
Yes, instructors in Sydney offer lessons in 5 languages including English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, Urdu, and German.
Most learners choose automatic as it's easier to master. A manual licence lets you drive both types. In Sydney you'll find 1 auto and 1 manual instructors.
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