Learn To Drive Driving School

5.0(185)

, Penrith, New South Wales

Penrith's trusted choice for expert driving lessons since 2012

Learn To Drive Driving School in Penrith
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageOverseas LicenceDefensive DrivingHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic
Instructors:John Fitzpatrick

Why Choose Learn To Drive Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Learn To Drive for patient, structured instruction that builds confidence in nervous learners, with a strong track record of first-time test passes. Operating for 13 years in Penrith and Western Sydney, the school offers specialised support including autism-friendly lessons, overseas licence conversion, and a generous logbook hours offer on first-up lessons.

About Learn To Drive Driving School

Learn To Drive Driving School has built a near-perfect reputation across Penrith and the Western Sydney region, with John Fitzpatrick earning consistent praise as a patient, calm instructor who genuinely understands nervous learners. Operating since 2012, John specialises in automatic driving lessons and has helped hundreds of learners, many passing their test first go, through personalised, one-on-one instruction matched to each student's pace and confidence level. Parents regularly mention John's excellent work with teenagers, noting how his supportive, easy-to-understand approach helps young drivers feel comfortable behind the wheel and prepared for test day. John is also well-regarded for his ability to put anxious learners at ease, offering clear explanations and practical tips that build confidence from the first lesson. Fellow instructor Michael receives similar praise for his patient teaching style and helping learners progress quickly. Learn To Drive covers Penrith, Glenmore Park, Richmond, Springwood, St Marys, Cambridge Park, Cranebrook and Kingswood, with lessons conducted in a Mazda 3 automatic. The school offers test-day packages, allowing learners to use the car they've trained in for their licence test, along with practice driving tests, overseas licence conversion lessons, and the Safer Drivers Course for P-platers. John is fully certified as an NDIS-approved provider, rehabilitation driving instructor, and older driver assessor, and has completed specialist training in supporting learners with autism. Learners mention first-time test passes, with many achieving near-perfect scores thanks to John's careful preparation and confidence-building approach. First-timers, worried parents booking lessons for teenagers, and learners needing extra support all benefit from John's calm, experienced guidance across Penrith's driving schools. Give them a ring to arrange lessons and start building those logbook hours.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $85
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1 hour driving lesson60 min$85

Prices are published by Learn To Drive Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • Driving lessons
  • Personalised one-on-one lessons
  • Practice driving tests
  • NDIS-approved driving lessons
  • Autism-friendly driving lessons
  • Safer Drivers Course
  • Older driver assessments
  • Rehabilitation driving instruction
  • Overseas licence conversion support

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Patient instructor who builds confidence in nervous learners. Multiple students credit John's calm approach and clear teaching with passing their driving test on the first attempt.

Pass Rate

Well-structured lessons with practical test preparation included. John's detailed feedback and practice driving tests helped learners identify weak areas and improve before their official test.

Instructor

Excellent with teenage learners. Parents praise John's supportive, easy-to-understand approach that helps young drivers feel comfortable and well-prepared for test day.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Learn To Drive Driving School

Yes, Learn To Drive Driving School is an NDIS-approved provider, and instructor John Fitzpatrick has completed specialised training including autism-friendly driving instruction through Curtin University. The school offers personalised one-on-one lessons for learners with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other disabilities across Penrith, Glenmore Park, Richmond, and nearby suburbs. John's calm, patient approach helps students feel comfortable and confident, with lessons matched to individual needs and learning paces. Contact the school to discuss your specific requirements and NDIS funding arrangements.

Learn To Drive Driving School offers a 3-for-1 logbook hours deal: complete one hour of professional driving instruction with John Fitzpatrick and receive three hours credited toward your logbook. If you complete 10 hours of lessons, you'll receive 30 logbook hours recorded. This offer applies only to your first 10 professional lessons and helps learners in Penrith meet their state-required logbook hours more efficiently. Published lesson prices start from around $85, confirm current rates and logbook eligibility with John when booking.

Yes, John Fitzpatrick at Learn To Drive Driving School provides support for overseas licence conversion. He offers personalised automatic driving lessons to help international licence holders adjust to Australian road rules, driving conditions, and local expectations around Penrith, Richmond, Springwood, and St Marys. John's clear explanations and structured lessons help overseas drivers build confidence quickly. He can also guide you through the NSW licensing requirements, contact John to discuss your current licence and what's needed for conversion.

Yes, John Fitzpatrick is a qualified Safer Drivers Course facilitator, and Learn To Drive Driving School delivers this advanced defensive driving program across Penrith and Western Sydney. The Safer Drivers Course helps young provisional licence holders develop hazard perception and safer driving habits. John's 13 years of experience and patient teaching style make the course practical and confidence-building. Check with John for course availability, scheduling, and how it fits into your licensing journey under NSW road authority requirements.

John Fitzpatrick is the owner and lead instructor, operating since 2012 with extensive qualifications including NDIS approval, rehabilitation driving instruction, and older driver assessment. Families in Penrith know John for his calm, patient approach with nervous and teenage learners. The school also works with instructor Michael, who local learners praise for his clear teaching and supportive manner. Both instructors teach automatic transmission and offer lessons across Penrith, Glenmore Park, Richmond, Springwood, and surrounding suburbs. Learners consistently pass their tests first go under their guidance.

Contact Details

Address
, Penrith, New South Wales

How Learn To Drive Driving School Compares

in Penrith

Rated 5.0 above the Penrith average of 4.9
This biz
5.0
Average
4.9

More reviews than 83% of driving schools in Penrith

Defensive Driving — 1 of 13 in Penrith

Overseas Licence — 1 of 44 in Penrith

Business Details

Service Areas
Penrith, Glenmore Park, Richmond, Springwood, St Marys, Cambridge Park, Cranebrook, Kingswood
Certifications
Fully certified driving instructor, NDIS-approved provider, Safer Drivers Course Facilitator and Coach, Older Driver Assessor, Qualified Rehabilitation Driving Instructor, Supporting Students with Autism course (Curtin University)
Years in Business
13+
Pricing
3 for 1 logbook hours offer: receive 3 logbook hours for completing 1 hour driving lesson. Complete 10 hours with Learn to Drive and receive 30 logbook hours. Offer applies only to first 10 hours of professional lessons. Offers 1, 1.5 and 2-hour lessons.

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