RESPECT Driver Training
1 Birchwood Ct, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, 2444
“Respect Driver Training is there with you from start to finish.”

Why Choose RESPECT Driver Training?
Customers consistently praise Luke for exceptional patience with nervous and anxious learners, helping them build genuine confidence in a controlled, respectful environment. The school caters to teenagers, adult learners, and overseas licence converts, all backed by strong first-attempt pass rates, with flexible scheduling and no travel fees within the Port Macquarie and Hastings region.
About RESPECT Driver Training
Services
- Learner lessons (automatic and manual)
- Driving test preparation
- Defensive driving skills
- New vehicle training
What Customers Say on Google
“Luke's patient, respectful approach transformed driving from a source of stress into a confident skill. Nervous learners appreciate the breaks and supportive teaching style that builds genuine confidence in a controlled environment.”
“Multiple learners passed their driving test on the first attempt after lessons with Luke, who tailors instruction to both learner drivers and those converting from overseas licences, drawing on his knowledge of driving across different countries.”
“Parents consistently report their teenage children feel confident and comfortable with Luke, who accommodates school and work schedules with flexible pickup and dropoff services across Port Macquarie and Hastings.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About RESPECT Driver Training
Yes, instructor Luke at RESPECT Driver Training teaches in both automatic and manual vehicles. This flexibility suits learners who need an automatic-only licence as well as those wanting manual transmission skills. Luke tailors lessons to the car you'll be driving and testing in, and families tell us he's thorough with pre-test safety checks on learner vehicles as well.
Absolutely, Luke at RESPECT Driver Training has real experience helping overseas drivers transition to Australian roads. He's worked with learners who've driven in Asia and other regions, using his knowledge of international driving styles to focus on the differences here. Learners converting from overseas licences tell us Luke's patient approach and focus on local road rules made the process much smoother.
Yes, defensive driving is part of what RESPECT Driver Training offers. Luke doesn't just prepare learners for the test, he focuses on safe, confident habits for real-world driving. Families appreciate that lessons cover hazard awareness and responsible decision-making on the open road, well beyond tick-box test requirements.
Luke speaks Spanish as well as English, which can be helpful for Spanish-speaking families in Port Macquarie and the Hastings region. Learners mention his willingness to communicate in a way that suits them, and this language flexibility is particularly valued by families where English isn't the first language at home.
Yes, Luke offers flexible pickup and drop-off across Port Macquarie and the Hastings area. Families tell us he's accommodating with school and work schedules, and there's no service fee for travel outside the Port Macquarie CBD (though lessons in outer areas require 90- or 120-minute bookings). This door-to-door service makes lessons easier to fit into busy family routines.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61408810905
- Address
- 1 Birchwood Ct, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, 2444
How RESPECT Driver Training Compares
in Port Macquarie
More reviews than 50% of driving schools in Port Macquarie
Overseas Licence — 1 of 1 in Port Macquarie
Defensive Driving — 1 of 1 in Port Macquarie
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7:30am-6pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am-6pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am-6pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am-6pm
- Friday
- 7:30am-6pm
- Saturday
- 8am-12pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Port Macquarie, Hastings
- Certifications
- NSWDTA member
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards
- Pricing
- Single lessons and multi-lesson packages available. Lessons outside Port Macquarie CBD require 90 or 120 minute bookings. No service fee charged for travel.







