NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra

5.0(350)

Crown St, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500

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NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra in Wollongong
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageDefensive DrivingHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic

Why Choose NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra?

Backed by hundreds of five-star reviews, NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra is one of the highest-rated driving schools in the region. Named instructors like Olivia and Kevin are consistently praised for patience with nervous learners and a proven track record of first-attempt test passes across Wollongong, Kiama, Nowra, and the broader Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas.

About NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra

NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra is one of the highest-rated driving schools in the region, serving learners across Wollongong, Kiama, Nowra, and throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas of New South Wales. With a near-perfect Google reputation built on hundreds of reviews, this RMS-approved driving school focuses on low-risk driving techniques designed to create safer, more confident drivers for life. Instructor Olivia is consistently praised across countless reviews for her calm, patient, and supportive teaching style. Parents frequently mention how comfortable their teenagers feel with Olivia behind the wheel, with one noting their daughter's confidence improved immensely over 12 months of lessons. Olivia is also praised for running the Safer Driving Course, an advanced defensive-driving programme that goes beyond standard learner instruction. Another popular instructor, Kevin, earns regular praise for his excellent teaching and ability to build up learner skills in a relaxed, encouraging way. Brian Drake also gets a special mention for his patient approach with nervous young learners. The school offers automatic driving lessons, including in their electric vehicle, which learners have found smooth and easy to handle on test day. Speaking of tests, NRMA Driver Training provides a full test-day package where learners can complete their Transport for NSW driving test in an NRMA car. Reviews consistently mention learners passing first go, with one parent proudly noting all three of their children passed on their first attempt after training here. First-timers getting logbook hours sorted, nervous learners who need a reassuring instructor, and parents searching for someone patient and experienced to teach their teenager will all find what they need at this Wollongong driving school. Lessons range from 60 to 180 minutes, and they also offer refresher lessons, senior assessments, and driver rehabilitation. Saturday and Sunday lessons run from 8am to 8pm, making it easier to fit lessons around school and work.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $85
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
60 minute refresher60 min$85
60 minute older driver assessment60 min$98
90 minute refresher90 min$127.50
90 minute older driver refresher and assessment90 min$145

Prices are published by NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • Driving lessons
  • Test day package
  • Refresher lessons
  • Senior assessments
  • Driver rehabilitation and disabilities lessons

What Customers Say on Google

Pass Rate

All three children passed their driving test on first attempt, with one parent specifically praising instructor Brian Drake for calming their son before the test.

Patience

Olivia's patient and supportive teaching style helped a learner achieve their provisional licence on the first attempt, building confidence and safe driving skills beyond just test preparation.

Confidence

A parent noted their daughter's confidence improved immensely over 12 months of lessons with Olivia, who made every lesson comfortable and taught the full scope of safe driving.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra

Yes, instructor Olivia is consistently praised by learners and parents across the Illawarra. Families tell us she's patient, kind, and creates a comfortable environment for nervous learners. One parent whose daughter had lessons with Olivia for 12 months said her confidence improved immensely, and she's now a safe P-plater. Olivia also runs the Safer Driving Course, an advanced program for new licence holders.

Learners here have a strong track record of passing their driving test first go. Local families tell us all three children in one household passed on the first attempt, and several others mention achieving their provisional licence in one go after lessons with instructors Olivia or Kevin. The school's focus on low-risk driving techniques and thorough test preparation, including practice test runs, helps learners feel confident and ready on test day.

Yes, NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra offers a test-day package so you can complete your Transport for NSW driving test in one of their vehicles. Learners have used both their standard automatic cars and their electric vehicle for test day. Families appreciate this option because it means testing in the same car you've been practising in, which helps with nerves and familiarity on the day.

NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra serves the entire Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions, including Wollongong and surrounding areas, Kiama and surrounds, and Nowra and surrounds. Published lesson prices start from around $85, confirm current rates when booking. NRMA members can save up to 10% on pre-purchased 5 or 10 hour lesson voucher packages, though first-time customers must complete an initial lesson before redeeming member vouchers.

Absolutely. Instructors Olivia, Kevin, and Brian Drake are all named by parents for their patience and ability to put nervous teens at ease. One parent said Brian was amazing at calming their son before his test, while another described Olivia as kind, patient, and supportive, exactly what young people need when learning to drive. Families regularly book multiple children with this school because of the comfortable, confidence-building approach.

Contact Details

Address
Crown St, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500

How NRMA Driver Training Wollongong & Illawarra Compares

in Wollongong

Rated 5.0 above the Wollongong average of 4.8
This biz
5.0
Average
4.8

More reviews than 94% of driving schools in Wollongong

Female Instructor — 1 of 4 in Wollongong

Defensive Driving — 1 of 4 in Wollongong

Opening Hours

Monday
8am-8pm
Tuesday
8am-9pm
Wednesday
7am-8pm
Thursday
8am-8pm
Friday
8am-8:30pm
Saturday
8am-8pm
Sunday
8am-8pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Wollongong and surrounding areas, Kiama and surrounding areas, Nowra and surrounding areas, Illawarra, Shoalhaven
Certifications
RMS/Transport for NSW approved
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Pricing
Members can save up to 10% on pre-purchased 5 or 10 hour lesson voucher packages. First time customers must purchase and complete an initial lesson prior to redeeming member vouchers.

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