Kim's Driver Training
, Elermore Vale, New South Wales, 2287
“Learn Road Skills For Life”

Why Choose Kim's Driver Training?
Customers consistently praise Kim for her patience, personable instruction style, and ability to build genuine confidence in nervous learners, backed by an excellent rating across 20 reviews and 35 years of professional experience. With free pick-up and drop-off across the Newcastle region, both automatic and manual instruction, and excellent value (one logbook hour equals up to three), Kim's Driver Training delivers solid results, with many learners passing their test on the first attempt.
About Kim's Driver Training
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $100| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour Lesson | 60 min | $100 |
| 1.5 Hour | 90 min | $150 |
| 2 Hour | 120 min | $200 |
| 5 Lesson Pack | 5 lessons | $500 |
| 10 lesson pack | 10 lessons | $980 |
Prices are published by Kim's Driver Training and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- driving lessons
- automatic driving lessons
- manual driving lessons
- night lessons
- automatic lesson and test package
What Customers Say on Google
“Kim's patience and expertise helped this learner pass their driving test, with consistent punctuality and clear, easy-to-understand instructions throughout lessons.”
“A parent noted their daughter's driving improved noticeably after lessons with Kim, and she passed her Ps test on the first attempt.”
“Kim settled the learner's anxieties from the outset and provided exactly the right instruction style, resulting in successfully obtaining a licence.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Kim's Driver Training
Absolutely. Kim has a genuine talent for settling nerves and helping anxious learners feel comfortable behind the wheel. Families tell us she has an uncanny ability to calm jitters and help drivers think clearly, which makes a real difference on test day. Her warm, down-to-earth manner and 35 years of teaching experience mean she knows exactly how to build confidence step by step. Whether your teen is hesitant or you're an adult learner feeling the pressure, Kim's approach is consistently described as patient, reassuring, and effective.
Kim's Driver Training offers an automatic lesson and test package that includes lessons in the lead-up to your driving test, plus instruction on the morning of the test itself, a smart way to shake off nerves and arrive prepared. All lessons include free pick-up and drop-off across the Newcastle region, from Adamstown and Charlestown to Warners Bay and Wallsend. Kim uses a modern Subaru XV for automatic lessons, and published lesson prices start from around $100, confirm current rates and package options when you book.
Kim's Driver Training is a popular choice for parents helping their teens build logbook hours and gain real driving skills. Kim's patient, personable teaching style is regularly praised by families, with parents noticing marked improvement after just a few lessons. Her calm nature and sense of humour keep lessons educational yet enjoyable, and she's quick to give positive feedback alongside clear goals. Many teens under Kim's guidance have passed their P-plate test first go, which speaks to her structured, confidence-building approach across suburbs like Elermore Vale, Hamilton, Cardiff, and beyond.
Kim has been a professional driving instructor for over 35 years, making her one of the most experienced instructors in the Newcastle region. That depth of experience shows in how she tailors her teaching to each learner, whether you're starting from zero or refining skills before your test. Families value her ability to explain driving mechanics clearly, correct mistakes with easy-to-understand guidance, and instil genuine road safety habits that last well beyond the test.
Kim's Driver Training offers both. Automatic lessons are conducted in Kim's modern Subaru XV with free pick-up and drop-off included, while manual lessons are taught in the learner's own vehicle. This flexibility suits families who want automatic instruction for convenience or manual training to maximise licence options. Kim's service area spans dozens of Newcastle suburbs, from Jesmond and Kotara to Mayfield, Broadmeadow, and New Lambton, so whether you're learning auto or manual, she'll come to you.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 412 205 204
- Address
- , Elermore Vale, New South Wales, 2287
How Kim's Driver Training Compares
in Newcastle
More reviews than 61% of driving schools in Newcastle
Home Pickup — 1 of 8 in Newcastle
Good Value — 1 of 9 in Newcastle
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-6pm
- Thursday
- 9am-5pm
- Friday
- 9am-5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Adamstown, Adamstown Hts, Argenton, Bar Beach, Barnsley, Birmingham Gardens, Broadmeadow, Cameron Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Heights, Cardiff South, Carrington, Charlestown, Cooks Hill, Edgeworth, Elermore Vale, Fletcher, Garden Suburbs, Gateshead, Georgetown, Glendale, Hamilton, Hamilton East, Hamilton North, Hamilton South, Highfields, Holmesville, Islington, Jesmond, Kahibah, Kotara, Kotara South, Lambton, Macquarie Hills, Maryland, Maryville, Mayfield, Mayfield East, Mayfield North, Mayfield West, Merewether, Merewether Heights, Minmi, New Lambton, New Lambton Heights, Newcastle, Newcastle East, Newcastle West, North Lambton, Rankin Park, Sandgate, Shortland, The Hill, The Junction, Tighes Hill, Wallsend, Warabrook, Waratah, Waratah West, Warners Bay, West Wallsend, Wickham
- Years in Business
- 35+
- Payment Methods
- Debit cards, Credit cards
- Pricing
- Free pick-up and drop-off included. Single logbook hour equates to 3 logbook hours (up to 10 hours).
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