DW Driving School

5.0(12)

39 Park Rd, Hurstville, New South Wales, 2220

Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHome PickupOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic
Instructors:Dan

Why Choose DW Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Dan's patience and calm approach, making DW Driving School ideal for nervous and teenage learners across Southern Sydney. With a track record of first-attempt test passes and 15 years' experience, Dan combines constructive feedback with reassurance, plus test-day packages with home pickup ensure you're prepared and punctual on the day.

About DW Driving School

Dan runs DW Driving School across Southern Sydney, helping learners in Hurstville, the Sutherland Shire, and Inner West get behind the wheel with confidence. Since 2009, he's built a strong reputation for calm, patient instruction in an automatic hybrid that's easy to handle, perfect for first-timers and nervous drivers who need a gentle, reassuring approach. Parents regularly choose Dan for their teenagers. One mum notes he "made my son feel at ease from the very first lesson", while another thanks him for getting their son Blake through his P's test first attempt. That theme comes up again and again: learners passing their test first go. Dan focuses on clear explanations and building safe, confident habits, so test day feels like just another drive rather than a nerve-wracking ordeal. He's a natural fit for anxious learners. Reviews describe him as "extremely calm and patient", someone who "took the time to reassure and guide me where I was unsure". One student admits, "I never thought I would reach this level of confidence", highlighting how Dan's steady encouragement transforms hesitant learners into capable drivers. Dan also works with overseas licence holders, helping them adapt to Australian road rules and local driving expectations. Converting a Brazilian licence or brushing up on the differences from your home country are both areas where he'll make sure you're up to speed before tackling the test. Lessons include door-to-door pickup across Hurstville and surrounding suburbs, he's known for being reliably on time or early. His test-day package offers a 45-minute warm-up in the same hybrid you'll use for the test, plus pickup and drop-off, so nothing feels unfamiliar when it counts. Give Dan a ring to sort your lessons and get driving with a qualified, experienced instructor who genuinely cares about getting learners test-ready.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $80
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1-5 hours60 min$80
10-20 Hours60 min$72
6-9 hours60 min$76
Driving test package150 min$225

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

Services

  • driving lessons
  • driving test package

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Dan took time to reassure and guide through weak areas, showing remarkable patience with a nervous learner who never thought they'd reach this level of confidence.

Pass Rate

Multiple learners passed their P's test on the first attempt after instruction, with parents noting Dan's exceptional ability to build confidence in teenage drivers from lesson one.

Professionalism

Dan provided valuable guidance on Australian driving rules for an overseas licence holder, offering practical tips and corrections tailored to the transition.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About DW Driving School

Yes, Dan at DW Driving School offers a test-day package that includes a 45-minute warm-up lesson plus pickup and drop-off service on test day. You'll use his hybrid automatic for the exam, which learners find easy to handle. Families who've used the package report their kids passing first attempt, the warm-up helps settle nerves and covers last-minute checks so test day feels like just another drive.

Absolutely. Dan has guided plenty of learners transferring overseas licences, including drivers from Brazil and other countries. He'll walk you through current Australian road rules and regulations that differ from your home country, correct any habits that don't align with local standards, and give practical tips for the NSW driving test. His calm, clear instruction makes the transition straightforward.

Dan covers a wide stretch of Southern Sydney, Hurstville and the surrounding southern suburbs (Kogarah, Rockdale, Bexley, Penshurst), the Sutherland Shire (Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah, Gymea, Sutherland), and Inner West areas (Marrickville, Canterbury, Burwood, Ashfield). He picks up and drops off at home, so you don't need to arrange transport to and from lessons, handy for parents juggling schedules.

Dan is exceptionally patient with anxious learners. Families tell us he reassures nervous students from the first lesson, explains everything clearly, and never rushes. One learner who doubted they'd ever feel confident behind the wheel gained the skills to pass first go. His hybrid automatic is gentle and forgiving, and his teaching style builds safe, calm habits, ideal for anyone who finds the idea of driving daunting.

Published lesson prices start from around $80 per hour, and Dan offers better rates when you book a package, the more lessons you bundle, the lower the hourly rate. Payments are by debit card. The test-day package includes the warm-up lesson, pickup, drop-off, and use of his car for the exam. Confirm current pricing and package options when you book with Dan.

Contact Details

Address
39 Park Rd, Hurstville, New South Wales, 2220

How DW Driving School Compares

in Sydney

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

12 reviews on Google

Home Pickup — 1 of 69 in Sydney

Overseas Licence — 1 of 238 in Sydney

Opening Hours

Monday
8am-6pm
Tuesday
8am-6pm
Wednesday
8am-6pm
Thursday
8am-6pm
Friday
8am-6pm
Saturday
8am-6pm
Sunday
8am-6pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Arncliffe, Allawah, Banksia, Bexley, Beverly Hills, Blakehurst, Carlton, Connells Point, Hurstville, Kingsgrove, Kogarah, Narwee, Padstow, Penshurst, Riverwood, Rockdale, Oatley, Sans Souci, Wolli Creek, Alfords Point, Caringbah, Como, Cronulla, Gymea, Illawong, Jannali, Menai, Miranda, Sutherland, Sylvania, Taren Point, Ashbury, Ashfield, Belfield, Belmore, Burwood, Canterbury, Campsie, Croydon, Dulwich Hill, Earlwood, Enfield, Greenacre, Homebush, Hurlstone Park, Marrickville, Punchbowl, Revesby, Roseland, Strathfield, Summer Hill
Years in Business
15+
Payment Methods
Debit cards
Pricing
Hourly rates decrease with package size. Driving test package includes 45-minute warm-up lesson with pickup and drop-off service.

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