Tweed river driving school
65 Phillip St, Chinderah, New South Wales, 2487
“For the safest, calmest and highest quality driving lessons in the Tweed area!”

Why Choose Tweed river driving school?
Customers consistently praise Peter's patient, calm approach with nervous and teenage learners across the Tweed region. Multiple first-time test passes and affordable pricing reflect genuine value, backed by strong credentials including Keys2Drive accreditation and formal training qualifications.
About Tweed river driving school
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $90| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hr Driving Lessons | 60 min | $90 |
Prices are published by Tweed river driving school and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- driving lessons
- automatic transmission lessons
What Customers Say on Google
“Peter helped a daughter achieve a perfect score on her driving test and focuses on building skills beyond just passing the exam.”
“Peter equipped two children with practical driver safety skills that will last a lifetime, giving parents confidence in their safety on the road.”
“After trialling four other instructors, this learner found Peter to be the absolute best on the Tweed Coast, with affordable pricing.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Tweed river driving school
Tweed River Driving School's published lesson prices start from around $90, and each lesson counts as three hours in your logbook, handy for learners building up required hours. Families across the Tweed tell us Peter's teaching delivers strong value: you're not just cramming for the test, you're gaining practical safety skills that last well beyond the P-plates. Parents appreciate the combination of affordable rates and thorough instruction that helps learners pass first time.
Peter at Tweed River Driving School covers a broad sweep of the Tweed region, including Tweed Heads, Tweed Heads West, Banora Point, Pottsville, Murwillumbah, and Lismore. Lessons are in a dual-controlled Toyota Corolla hybrid, and the school's automatic-only focus suits the majority of learners in the area. If you're unsure whether your home is within the service zone, get in touch, the family-run team is straightforward about where they can pick up.
Peter excels with teenage learners and anyone feeling anxious behind the wheel. Parents throughout Chinderah and the wider Tweed consistently tell us he's a calming presence on test day and builds confidence steadily over the course of lessons. If your teen (or you) gets rattled easily, Peter's patient, structured approach means they're more likely to pass first go and drive safely afterwards, several families mention their kids achieved perfect or near-perfect test scores after learning with him.
Yes, Tweed River Driving School is Keys2Drive accredited, which means eligible learners can access a free Keys2Drive lesson, a government-funded session involving the learner, a supervising driver (often a parent), and instructor Peter. It's a great introduction to on-road practice and helps families understand how to support their learner between paid lessons. Peter also holds Certificate IV qualifications in both Training and Assessment and Car Driving Instruction, and the school is an ADTA member.
Peter at Tweed River Driving School teaches to the NSW driving test standard but goes further, focusing on safe, courteous habits you'll use long after you've passed. Local families mention learners passing first time, with some achieving perfect scores, because Peter addresses technical driving points thoroughly and keeps nerves in check on test day. The school operates in automatic Toyota Corolla hybrids with dual controls, and Peter's 16 years' experience means he knows exactly what examiners expect across the Tweed.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61409944203
- Address
- 65 Phillip St, Chinderah, New South Wales, 2487
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-7pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-7pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-7pm
- Thursday
- 7am-7pm
- Friday
- 7am-7pm
- Saturday
- 9am-6pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Tweed Heads, Pottsville, Murwillumbah, Banora Point, Lismore, Tweed Heads West
- Certifications
- Keys2Drive accredited, ADTA member, Certificate 4 TAE (Training and Assessment), Certificate 4 Transport and Logistics (Car driving instruction)
- Pricing
- Lesson is equivalent to 3 hours in log book.




