Carl's Driver Training
55 Abena Ave, Crace, Australian Capital Territory, 2911
Why Choose Carl's Driver Training?
Customers consistently praise Carl for his patience with nervous and anxious learners, helping them build genuine confidence on the road. With an excellent rating across 177 reviews, he's government-approved by both ACT and NSW, offers bilingual instruction in English and Chinese, and delivers test-day packages across Canberra and Queanbeyan.
About Carl's Driver Training
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $95| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Regular 1 Hour Lesson | Automatic · 60 min | $95 |
| Intensive 2 Hours Lesson | Automatic · 120 min | $180 |
| 10 Hours Prepaid | Automatic · 10 lessons | $900 |
Prices are published by Carl's Driver Training and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- Automatic driving lessons
- ACT competencies-based training and assessment
- NSW logbook training
- Bilingual instruction (English and Chinese)
- Overseas licence and interstate learner transfers
- Driving test day packages
- Test day car hire and pickup
- Refresher lessons
What Customers Say on Google
“After holding her L's for six years and feeling too nervous to attempt the government test, this learner credits Carl's patient, calm approach with helping her build genuine confidence and finally pass her driving test.”
“Carl doesn't just teach the 'how', he explains the 'why' behind every driving skill and procedure, helping learners truly understand safe road practices rather than simply memorise steps.”
“An 18-year-old with no one to teach him credits Carl with spending countless hours training him to become a safe, confident driver and successfully obtaining his P's.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Carl's Driver Training
Yes. Carl teaches in both English and Chinese, which is particularly helpful for learners and families more comfortable working in their first language. He's ACT and NSW government-approved and operates across Canberra's north suburbs, Belconnen, Gungahlin, and Queanbeyan. His ability to explain road rules clearly in either language has helped complete beginners and overseas licence holders alike build the skills and confidence needed to pass their test.
For the first 10 hours of lessons with Carl's Driver Training, every hour counts as three logbook hours for ACT and NSW learners, meaning 10 actual lesson hours translate to 30 recorded hours. This arrangement helps learners meet their required logbook hours faster. The school offers a 10-hour prepaid package that's refundable for any unused hours, with payment required at the end of your first lesson. Carl can also guide overseas licence holders and interstate transfers through their options.
Absolutely. Carl has built a strong reputation working with nervous learners, including adults who've held their L-plates for years but felt too anxious to drive. Families tell us he's calm, patient, and explains not just how to do something but why it matters, which helps learners understand rather than just memorise. His teaching style is supportive and reassuring, and many previously hesitant students now drive confidently on their own after working with him.
Carl's Driver Training offers driving test day packages that include test day car hire and pickup, so learners can take their ACT competency-based assessment in the same 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross Urban Hybrid they've been learning in. Carl also provides final test preparation and ensures learners feel ready and calm before their assessment. Many students have passed their test first go after working through this structured, confidence-building approach with Carl.
Published lesson prices at Carl's Driver Training start from around $95 AUD per hour. The school accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, with payment required at the end of your first lesson. The 10-hour prepaid package also gives you the logbook bonus (each lesson hour counts as three logbook hours for ACT and NSW learners) and is refundable for any unused hours. Confirm current rates and package details when you book.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61479128376
- Address
- 55 Abena Ave, Crace, Australian Capital Territory, 2911
How Carl's Driver Training Compares
in Canberra
More reviews than 84% of driving schools in Canberra
Overseas Licence — 1 of 15 in Canberra
Test-Day Package — 1 of 16 in Canberra
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-7pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-7pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-7pm
- Thursday
- 9am-7pm
- Friday
- 9am-7pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Canberra North Suburbs, Canberra City, Belconnen, Gungahlin, South Canberra suburbs, Tuggeranong, Queanbeyan, Gungahlin, Belconnen, Kingston, Manuka, Fyshwick, Woden
- Certifications
- ACT government-approved accreditation, NSW government-approved accreditation, ACT Competencies Based Training & Assessment, NSW Logbook Training
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- Pricing
- For the first 10 hours of lessons, every hour counts as 3 logbook hours for ACT and NSW learners. The 10-hour prepaid package is refundable for unused hours. Payment is required at the end of the first lesson.
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