That Great Driving Instructor
42 Cousins Rd, Beacon Hill, New South Wales, 2100
“We Make Driving Easy & Fun!”

Why Choose That Great Driving Instructor?
Customers consistently pass their driving test on the first attempt with Nic, who is fully accredited and known for exceptional patience with nervous and anxious learners. Serving Beacon Hill and across Sydney's Northern Beaches and North Shore, That Great Driving Instructor teaches both automatic and manual transmission, with published lesson prices starting from around $70 AUD.
About That Great Driving Instructor
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $70| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Piano lessons in a car | — | $70 |
| Normal driving lesson | — | $90 |
| Get ready for the test | — | $90 |
| Initial safety training | — | $90 |
| Check for good habits | — | $90 |
| Older Driver Assessment | — | $90 |
| How to park | — | $90 |
| Adventure drive | — | $90 |
| Convert intl. licenses | — | $90 |
| Confidence booster | — | $90 |
| Test-day service | — | $90 |
Prices are published by That Great Driving Instructor and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- driving lessons
- normal driving lesson
- test-day service
- initial safety training
- check for good habits
- older driver assessment
- how to park
- adventure drive
- piano lessons in a car
- free evaluation drive
- convert international license
- confidence booster
- get ready for the test
What Customers Say on Google
“Nic helped a nervous adult learner in their 40s overcome driving anxiety through patient, excellent teaching. The learner went from believing they'd never drive to passing their test first time.”
“Multiple learners across different age groups passed their driving test on the first attempt, with parents consistently praising Nic's calm, encouraging teaching style and ability to build genuine confidence.”
“Parents of teenage learners highlight Nic's patience and positive approach, noting their children developed strong driving habits and felt genuinely confident in their abilities after lessons.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About That Great Driving Instructor
Yes, That Great Driving Instructor offers lessons in both automatic and manual cars across the Northern Beaches and North Shore. Instructor Nic is fully accredited and tailors lessons to whichever transmission suits your learner's needs. Published lesson prices start from around $70 per hour, confirm current rates and availability when booking. Nic's calm teaching style works well whether you're starting from scratch or polishing skills before the test.
Absolutely. Nic is known for his patient, encouraging approach with nervous teenage learners. Parents across Mosman, Chatswood, and the Northern Beaches tell us Nic connects well with teenagers who've struggled with other instructors. He builds confidence gradually, focusing on practical feedback and positive reinforcement. Many learners here have passed their test first go after working with Nic, not just passing, but becoming genuinely capable drivers.
Yes, That Great Driving Instructor offers a test-day service for learners taking their driving test. Nic can pick you up, provide a final pre-test lesson, and accompany you to the test centre. Learners here have a strong record of passing first time, and the test-day package helps settle nerves and ensure you're ready. Check with Nic about test-day availability and which test centres in the Northern Beaches or North Shore area he can support.
Yes, Nic offers overseas licence conversion support. If you hold a licence from another country and need to convert to an Australian licence, That Great Driving Instructor can help you get comfortable with Australian road rules, local driving conditions, and test requirements. The specific conversion process is set by Transport for NSW, Nic will guide you through what's needed and prepare you for any required tests or assessments.
Very much so. Nic has worked with anxious adults, including learners in their 40s, who thought they'd never drive confidently. Families tell us his patience and calmness make all the difference, especially for older or nervous drivers. He'll take things at your pace, focus on building safe habits, and help you feel ready for the test. Many adult learners here have gone on to pass first time and feel genuinely comfortable on the road.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61424225322
- Address
- 42 Cousins Rd, Beacon Hill, New South Wales, 2100
How That Great Driving Instructor Compares
in Sydney
More reviews than 53% of driving schools in Sydney
Overseas Licence — 1 of 238 in Sydney
Good with Teens — 1 of 268 in Sydney
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-9pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-6pm
- Thursday
- 7am-9pm
- Friday
- 7am-5pm
- Saturday
- 9am-1pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Northern Beaches, North Shore, Chatswood, North Sydney, Mosman, Beacon Hill
- Certifications
- Fully Accredited Instructors
- Pricing
- All advertised services list $90 per hour except Piano lessons in a car at $70 per hour and Free evaluation drive at $0. Lessons are flexible and can range from 1 to 3 hours in duration.
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