Manly Driving School

5.0(1)

10 Laurie Rd, Manly Vale, New South Wales, 2093

Overseas Licence Conversion Specialists on the Northern Beaches

Patient with Nervous LearnersTest-Day PackageHome PickupOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic

Why Choose Manly Driving School?

Customers praise Glenn's patient, reassuring approach, especially valuable if you're nervous or converting an overseas licence. Based in Manly Vale with deep knowledge of Northern Beaches test routes, Manly Driving School offers flexible pickup options and dedicated test-day support to help you prepare thoroughly.

About Manly Driving School

Manly Driving School, based in Manly Vale on Sydney's Northern Beaches, specialises in automatic driving lessons with a strong reputation for overseas licence conversion. Instructor Glenn, who runs the school, brings deep local knowledge of Brookvale and Warriewood test routes, making him a trusted choice for learners preparing for the practical driving test in these areas. Glenn is regularly praised for his calm, patient teaching style, particularly with nervous or anxious learners. Students consistently mention his clear instructions and reassuring approach, which help build confidence before test day. One learner who had been dealing with test anxiety noted how Glenn's patient guidance helped them pass their driving test, while another overseas licence holder described him as a wonderful instructor who made the conversion process straightforward and let them pass with ease. The school specialises in overseas licence conversion on the Northern Beaches. Lessons are matched to help drivers familiar with international road rules adapt to Australian driving standards, local test expectations, and NSW licensing requirements. Glenn's practical advice and route-specific tips are mentioned again and again as genuinely helpful on test day itself. Manly Driving School offers a full test-day package, including car hire for the driving test and warm-up lessons beforehand. Door-to-door pickup is available in the local area, or learners can meet at Coles Manly Vale carpark. The school also runs a beginners bootcamp for first-time drivers and provides pre-test preparation and assessment for those getting close to test readiness. Operating seven days a week, including Saturday mornings from 7am and Sunday sessions until 1pm, Glenn's flexible schedule and professional, patient instruction make him a popular choice for learners across Manly, Brookvale, Warriewood, and the wider Northern Beaches.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $75
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1 hour lesson (student comes to school)60 min$75
1 hour lesson (instructor comes to student)60 min$85
Test Route - 1 hour60 min$125
Test Route - 2 hours120 min$195
Pre-Test Day Preparation - 2 hour lesson120 min$195
Beginners BootcampAutomatic · 5 lessons$895
Test Day Warm-up Lesson and Car Hire - 3 hours180 min$225

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

Services

  • Driving lessons
  • Beginners bootcamp
  • Overseas licence conversion
  • Practical driving test routes
  • Test day warm-up lessons
  • Car hire for driving test
  • Pre-test preparation and assessment

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Glenn's calm, patient teaching style and clear instructions built confidence before test day, with a focus on small details that made a real difference.

Confidence

Glenn provided detailed feedback on mock tests and helped convert an overseas licence with thorough, supportive instruction.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Manly Driving School

Yes, overseas licence conversion is one of Manly Driving School's core specialties. Instructor Glenn walks you through the practical requirements and Australian road rules you'll need for the conversion test, explaining details many overseas drivers miss. Families tell us his patient explanations of local rules and mock-test feedback help learners pass the conversion assessment with confidence. Published lesson prices start from around $75, confirm current rates when booking.

Yes. Glenn offers home pickup within the local Northern Beaches area, including Manly Vale, Manly, Brookvale and Warriewood. Alternatively, pickup from the Coles Manly Vale carpark is available if that's more convenient. This flexibility makes it easier for learners without a car or parents juggling drop-offs, just confirm your preferred pickup spot when you book.

Manly Driving School offers test-day warm-up lessons and car hire for your driving test at both Brookvale and Warriewood. Glenn knows the local test routes intimately, so he can run you through the specific streets and manoeuvres examiners use. A warm-up session on test morning, in the same automatic car you'll use for the test, settles nerves and builds confidence before you face the examiner.

Very much so. Glenn is known locally for his calm, clear teaching style, which reassures learners dealing with test anxiety or first-time nerves. Families tell us he focuses on the small details that make a big difference and explains road rules patiently, helping students build genuine confidence rather than just memorising steps. His approach has helped many anxious learners pass first go.

Yes. Learners here regularly pass their driving test first time, both for full licence tests and overseas licence conversions. Glenn's detailed knowledge of Brookvale and Warriewood test routes, combined with his focus on the finer points examiners look for, gives students a solid foundation. Local families report his guidance and mock-test feedback directly contributed to their successful first-attempt passes.

Contact Details

Address
10 Laurie Rd, Manly Vale, New South Wales, 2093

How Manly Driving School Compares

in Sydney

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

1 review on Google

Home Pickup — 1 of 69 in Sydney

Overseas Licence — 1 of 238 in Sydney

Opening Hours

Monday
7am-10pm
Tuesday
7am-10pm
Wednesday
7am-10pm
Thursday
7am-10pm
Friday
7am-5pm
Saturday
7am-5pm
Sunday
7am-1pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Manly, Brookvale, Warriewood, Northern Beaches, Manly Vale
Pricing
Payment in cash to instructor at start of lesson. Pickup and return from Coles Manly Vale carpark available, or instructor can come to student's location (local area only).

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