Drive To Succeed Driving Academy

5.0(53)

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.

Drive To Succeed Driving Academy in Artarmon
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic
Languages spoken:MandarinCantonese
Instructors:Yan

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

Drive To Succeed Driving Academy, run by instructor Yan, is one of the highest-rated driving schools on Sydney's upper North Shore. With well over a decade of experience, Yan teaches automatic transmission lessons to learners across Artarmon, Chatswood, Hornsby, Castle Hill, and surrounding suburbs, from the Northern Suburbs through to the Hills District. Yan specialises in beginner and nervous driver lessons, and her calm, patient approach shines through in every review. She's regularly praised for helping anxious first-timers feel confident and in control behind the wheel, breaking down each manoeuvre into clear, manageable steps. Learners mention her ability to correct mistakes in a supportive way and build genuine confidence, not just test-day readiness. Parents of L-platers and young drivers often choose her for exactly this reason: she creates a safe, encouraging environment where teenagers feel comfortable asking questions and learning at their own pace. Instruction is available in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, which makes Drive To Succeed a great fit for multilingual families across Sydney's North Shore. Yan's ability to teach in a learner's first language helps cement understanding, especially when explaining tricky roundabouts or lane changes. The academy offers a full test-day package with mock tests and test-route preparation, and learners regularly pass on their first attempt. One recent student shared, "Thanks to her, I passed my test with great scores!" Lessons happen in a hybrid Toyota Corolla, and Yan is Roads and Maritime Services qualified. Refresher lessons, logbook hour completion, and test-day preparation are all available through Yan's clear instruction and genuine commitment to safe driving, making her a trusted choice for learner drivers in Artarmon and right across the Ku-ring-gai and Hills areas.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $100
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
One Hour Lesson (Day)60 min$100
One Hour Lesson (Night)60 min$120
2 Hours Intensive120 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

Patience

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.

Quality

Well-structured 2-hour lessons balance practical road time with theory, helping learners understand driving fundamentals thoroughly and spot mistakes immediately for rapid improvement.

Professionalism

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

Address
13 Coree Rd, Artarmon, New South Wales, 2064

How Drive To Succeed Driving Academy Compares

in Sydney

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

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.

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