Licence 2 Drive - Northern Beaches and North Shore Driving School

5.0(467)

56-58 Gordon St, Manly Vale, New South Wales, 2093

Your Local Northern Beaches Driving School.

Licence 2 Drive - Northern Beaches and North Shore Driving School in Manly Vale
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed InstructorsGood Value
Lessons:AutomaticManual
Instructors:Ian Milner

Why Choose Licence 2 Drive - Northern Beaches and North Shore Driving School?

Customers consistently highlight the patience and confidence-building approach that gets first-time learners through their test on the first attempt. Licence 2 Drive covers Northern Beaches and North Shore with experienced manual and automatic instruction, competitive pricing with substantial bulk-package savings, and a track record backed by hundreds of five-star reviews.

About Licence 2 Drive - Northern Beaches and North Shore Driving School

Licence 2 Drive brings patient, professional driving instruction to learners across Sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore. Based in Manly Vale, this driving school has built a near-perfect reputation on Google with nearly 500 reviews, learners and parents consistently praise the calm, confidence-building approach that gets first-timers ready for their test. Ian, the owner and instructor, is mentioned again and again for his steady, reassuring style with nervous learners. He's particularly skilled at putting anxious drivers at ease, offering clear explanations and practical tips that make the whole process less daunting. Teenagers just starting out and people who moved to Australia and need to adjust to driving on the left both receive tailored lessons that suit their specific needs. One European licence holder specifically noted how helpful his lessons were for getting used to Australian roads and building real-world confidence behind the wheel. Instructor David also earns high marks for his patient teaching and excellent test preparation, one learner passed with a 99% score on their first go after just one lesson with David, calling his route tips "gold." Malcolm rounds out the team with the same calm, easy-to-understand instruction that defines this school's reputation. Licence 2 Drive offers both automatic and manual lessons, and they'll pick you up for door-to-door convenience. They offer competitive lesson packages, and the 20-lesson pack comes with a car for your driving test, so you're not sitting your test in an unfamiliar vehicle. Learners regularly pass on their first attempt here, which says plenty about the quality of preparation. If you're looking for driving lessons in Manly Vale, Brookvale, or anywhere across the Northern Beaches or North Shore, Licence 2 Drive is a trusted local choice. Book in a lesson to sort out a package that suits your learner.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $65
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
Single lesson$65
5-Lesson Pack5 lessons$450
10-Lesson Pack10 lessons$800
20-Lesson Pack20 lessons$1400

Prices are published by Licence 2 Drive - Northern Beaches and North Shore Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • Driving lessons
  • Learn to drive packages
  • Driving test preparation
  • Manual car driving lessons
  • Lessons in own car

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Ian's calm, skilled approach was essential to passing the test first try. He managed confidence effectively from the start and provided clear, honest guidance throughout the 10-lesson pack.

Confidence

David delivered gold-standard tips that helped a learner pass on the first attempt after just one lesson. His practical advice and clear guidance built confidence leading up to the test.

Instructor

Recently relocated from Europe, this learner took lessons to adjust to Australian road conditions. The instructor provided practical tips for driving on the other side of the road and boosted confidence for test day.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Licence 2 Drive - Northern Beaches and North Shore Driving School

Yes, Licence 2 Drive offers instruction in both automatic and manual transmission. Ian, one of the instructors, is particularly experienced with manual lessons and learners here have passed their manual test first go at Brookvale. The school provides modern dual-control vehicles for both types, or you can arrange lessons in your own car if you prefer.

The school has three named instructors, Ian (who is also the owner), David, and Malcolm. All three are consistently mentioned by local families for their calm, patient teaching style. Ian is known for his reassuring approach with nervous learners and manual instruction, David is praised for his practical test-route guidance, and Malcolm is noted for his patience with beginners just starting out.

Absolutely. Ian has worked with drivers who've moved to Australia and hold European licences, helping them adjust to driving on the left and giving practical tips for Australian road conditions. The school tailors lessons to build confidence quickly for experienced drivers who simply need to adapt to local roads and rules, rather than starting from scratch.

The 20-lesson package includes use of the school's car on your driving test day, along with a saving of $300 on the total lesson cost. The instructors, Ian, David, and Malcolm, also provide focused test-route preparation, so you know the local area and common test challenges before you sit the exam at centres like Brookvale.

Published lesson prices start from around $65. The school offers package discounts: a 5-lesson pack saves $25, a 10-lesson pack saves $100, and a 20-lesson pack saves $300 and includes the car for your driving test. Confirm current rates and which package suits your learner when you book, as needs vary between first-timers and overseas licence holders.

Contact Details

Address
56-58 Gordon St, Manly Vale, New South Wales, 2093

How Licence 2 Drive - Northern Beaches and North Shore Driving School Compares

in Sydney

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

More reviews than 97% of driving schools in Sydney

Good Value — 1 of 142 in Sydney

Overseas Licence — 1 of 238 in Sydney

Opening Hours

Monday
8am-6:30pm
Tuesday
8am-6:30pm
Wednesday
8am-6:30pm
Thursday
8am-6:30pm
Friday
8am-6:30pm
Saturday
9am-5pm
Sunday
9am-5pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Northern Beaches, North Shore
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Pricing
Pricing shown as "From" amounts on homepage. 5-lesson pack saves $25, 10-lesson pack saves $100, 20-lesson pack saves $300 and includes car for driving test.

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