Drive To Succeed Driving Academy
13 Coree Rd, Artarmon, New South Wales, 2064
“I am convinced that developing sound driving habits and skills will not only help you pass your driving test with flying colors, but also ensure a lifetime of safe and enjoyable motoring.”

Why Choose Drive To Succeed Driving Academy?
Customers consistently praise Yan's patience and calm, structured approach to building confidence in nervous and beginner learners. With consistently high ratings backed by 53 reviews and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, Drive To Succeed delivers professional, tailored instruction across the Hills District and Northern Suburbs, supported by high first-attempt test pass rates.
About Drive To Succeed Driving Academy
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $100| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One Hour Lesson (Day) | 60 min | $100 |
| One Hour Lesson (Night) | 60 min | $120 |
| 2 Hours Intensive | 120 min | $180 |
| Driving Test Package | — | $260 |
Prices are published by Drive To Succeed Driving Academy and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- Beginner driving lessons
- Nervous driver lessons
- Refresher lessons
- Driving test preparation lessons
- Test route preparation
- Mock tests
What Customers Say on Google
“Yan's patient, step-by-step approach builds confidence quickly. Learners consistently report feeling more assured behind the wheel after lessons, with clear explanations of rules and manoeuvres.”
“Well-structured 2-hour lessons balance practical road time with theory, helping learners understand driving fundamentals thoroughly and spot mistakes immediately for rapid improvement.”
“Yan's fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, combined with her ability to adapt teaching to different skill levels, makes her accessible to diverse learner backgrounds across the region.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Drive To Succeed Driving Academy
Yes, instructor Yan at Drive To Succeed Driving Academy is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese as well as English, which is a real asset for learners more comfortable working through concepts in their first language. Yan adapts her teaching style to suit each student, and families across the upper North Shore and Hills District value having multilingual instruction available. Published lesson prices start from around $100, confirm current rates and package options when booking.
Absolutely. Yan is known for her calm, patient approach with nervous first-timers. Learners tell us she corrects mistakes in a supportive way, breaking down manoeuvres step by step so even the most anxious students feel in control. Several L-platers have mentioned gaining more confidence in a single two-hour session with Yan than they did after multiple lessons elsewhere. If you're feeling apprehensive about getting behind the wheel, Yan's teaching style is a strong fit.
Drive To Succeed Driving Academy serves Sydney's upper North Shore and Hills District, including Hornsby, Chatswood, Castle Hill, Turramurra, Pymble, St Ives, Gordon, Eastwood, Macquarie Park, Cherrybrook, Pennant Hills, Baulkham Hills, and surrounding suburbs. Yan knows the local test routes well and tailors practice to the roads and conditions learners will face on test day, which gives students a real advantage with building practical, location-specific skills.
Yes. Yan offers dedicated test preparation lessons, test route practice, and mock tests to get learners test-ready. Students here have a strong record of passing on their first attempt, and Yan's sharp eye for detail means mistakes get corrected on the spot. Her two-hour sessions balance on-road practice with theory, and she explains rules clearly using diagrams and real-world examples. Test-day packages are available, contact the academy to discuss what suits your timeline and logbook stage.
Drive To Succeed Driving Academy teaches automatic transmission only. If you're looking for automatic lessons on the upper North Shore with an instructor who's patient, professional, and highly rated by local families, Yan is an excellent choice. She's been teaching for over ten years and has built a reputation for helping learners, especially beginners and L-platers, feel genuinely confident and prepared, not just for the test but for safe driving beyond it.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61404336906
- yanguan219@gmail.com
- Address
- 13 Coree Rd, Artarmon, New South Wales, 2064
How Drive To Succeed Driving Academy Compares
in Sydney
More reviews than 66% of driving schools in Sydney
Female Instructor — 1 of 140 in Sydney
Good with Teens — 1 of 268 in Sydney
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:30am-5:30pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9:30am-5:30pm
- Friday
- 9:30am-5:30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9:30am-5:30pm
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Hornsby, Wahroonga, Turramurra, Pymble, St Ives, Gordon, Killara, Chatswood, East Killara, North Ryde, Cheltenham, Eastwood, Macquarie Park, Marsfield, Beecroft, Thornleigh, Cherrybrook, Pennant Hills, Castle Hill, Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, Ku-ring-gai, Northern Suburbs, Hills District
- Certifications
- Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) qualified driving instructor
- Years in Business
- 10+
- Pricing
- Packages available from 6 to 20 hours; 100% customer satisfaction guarantee offered.









