Essential Driving School
40 Pacific Parade, Dee Why, New South Wales, 2099
“Safety is my number one priority, and I believe practice makes perfect.”

Why Choose Essential Driving School?
Customers consistently praise Arjun's patient, confidence-building approach, particularly valuable for nervous or returning drivers. With a 5-star rating across 43 reviews, many learners report passing their test on the first attempt. All lessons include convenient pick-up and drop-off across the Northern Beaches, plus dedicated support for overseas licence conversion and test-day preparation.
About Essential Driving School
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $70| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory: First Lesson Only | Automatic · 60 min | $70 |
| Regularly | Automatic · 60 min | $86 |
| Combine | Automatic · 90 min | $126 |
| Combo | Automatic · 120 min | $168 |
| Package 1 | Automatic · 6 lessons | $505 |
| Package 2 | Automatic · 10 lessons | $810 |
| Package 3 | Automatic · 10 lessons | $1580 |
| Test Day Car Hire | 150 min | $222 |
| Mock Test: 1hr | 60 min | $95 |
Prices are published by Essential Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- Driving lessons
- Single auto lessons
- Logbook recording
- Mock test
- Test day car hire with warm-up lesson
- Overseas licence conversion
What Customers Say on Google
“Passed on first attempt after four months of thorough, patient instruction. Arjun's calm training approach made a real difference to learning outcomes.”
“Extremely patient instructor who helped rebuild confidence after years away from driving. Clear explanations and respectful teaching made the transition to Australian driving feel manageable.”
“Excellent knowledge of test routes, rules and regulations. Lessons left learner feeling confident and prepared, resulting in passing the driving test with ease.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Driving School
Yes, Essential Driving School offers test day car hire paired with a warm-up lesson, a practical way to use the same dual-controlled automatic you've been learning in. Instructor Arjun knows the local test routes around the Northern Beaches well, and learners here have a strong record of passing first go. Package holders receive discounted rates on both test day car hire and mock tests, which helps you prepare without extra pressure.
Absolutely. Essential Driving School works with drivers who hold overseas licences and need to adjust to Australian roads. Arjun has guided experienced drivers through the differences, road rules, roundabouts, test requirements, and families tell us he's patient and clear when explaining what's expected here. Lessons cover the practical skills and local knowledge you'll need for the NSW driving test.
All lessons include home pickup and drop-off across a wide stretch of the Northern Beaches, from Dee Why and Curl Curl through to Avalon Beach, Bayview, Belrose, Brookvale, Clontarf, Collaroy, and even Church Point and Cottage Point. Arjun will collect you from your door and return you after the lesson, so there's no need to arrange transport or meet at a carpark.
Published lesson prices at Essential Driving School start from around $70, confirm current rates and package options when you book. The school offers multi-lesson packages valid for six months, and families tell us the pricing is reasonable. Package holders also receive discounted rates on mock tests and test day car hire, which can make the lead-up to your test more affordable and less stressful.
Very much so. Instructor Arjun is known locally for his calm, patient approach with anxious learners and teenagers just starting out. Families tell us he builds confidence from the first lesson, explains things clearly, and never makes learners feel rushed. The dual-controlled automatic helps too, first-timers feel safer knowing Arjun can step in if needed, and that reassurance makes a real difference on the road.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61401524212
- Address
- 40 Pacific Parade, Dee Why, New South Wales, 2099
How Essential Driving School Compares
in Sydney
More reviews than 64% of driving schools in Sydney
Home Pickup — 1 of 69 in Sydney
Good Value — 1 of 142 in Sydney
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-7pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-7pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-7pm
- Thursday
- 7am-7pm
- Friday
- 7am-7pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Allambie Heights, Avalon Beach, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Bayview, Beacon Hill, Belrose, Bilgola Beach, Bilgola Plateau, Brookvale, Church Point, Clareville, Clontarf, Coasters Retreat, Collaroy, Collaroy Plateau, Cottage Point, Cromer, Curl Curl, Dee Why
- Certifications
- RMS verified dual controlled car
- Payment Methods
- Debit cards
- Pricing
- All single lessons and packages include pick up and drop off. Packages valid for 6 months. Package 2 and 3 holders receive discounted rates on Test Day Car Hire and Mock Test. Payments accepted via direct deposit or cash. 24 hours pre-notice required for cancellation.
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