1st Attempt Driving School Darwin
34/7 Gsell St, Wanguri, Northern Territory, 0810
“Darwin's #1 Driving School with thousands of happy students.”

Why Choose 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin?
Customers consistently praise 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin for patient, calm instructors who specialise in building confidence in nervous learners. Named instructors like Ms Rajan, Sandeep Kumar, and Amit Saini are regularly credited with helping learners pass on the first attempt, with competitive lesson pricing starting from around $40 and Drivesafe vouchers available across Darwin and surrounding areas.
About 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $40| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivesafe Lesson With Voucher in Automatic Car | Automatic | $40 |
| Drivesafe Lesson With Voucher in Manual Car | Manual | $50 |
| Driving Lesson in Automatic Car | Automatic | $80 |
| Driving Lesson in Manual Car | Manual | $90 |
| Driving Test in Automatic Car | Automatic | $180 |
| Driving Test in Manual Car | Manual | $200 |
Prices are published by 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- driving lessons
- driving lessons (automatic)
- driving lessons (manual)
- driving test packages
- beginner's driving lesson program
- refresher driving lesson program
- defensive driving lesson program
- test preparation lesson program
What Customers Say on Google
“Ms Rajan was patient, professional, and very supportive throughout lessons, explaining everything clearly and helping build confidence from the start.”
“Sandeep's calm approach and clear guidance made learning stress-free, helping the learner gain confidence and pass the driving test on the first attempt.”
“After failing with another school, this instructor helped the learner master parallel parking and finally pass their test.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin
Yes, 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin has female instructors on the team, including Ms Rajan and Rajinder, both of whom are regularly named by learners for their patient, professional approach. This is particularly helpful for learners who feel more comfortable with a female instructor. Both teach across Darwin, Casuarina, and Palmerston, and families tell us they're calm, clear, and excellent at building confidence behind the wheel.
Instructors at 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin include Aman Sharma, Amit Saini, Sandeep Kumar, Ms Rajan, Rajinder, and Manis, all named by local learners for their calm, patient teaching style. The school is known for working well with nervous and anxious drivers, helping them feel at ease even after previous test failures or long breaks. Learners consistently mention feeling reassured and building confidence quickly, which is a real strength of this team.
Yes, 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin offers driving test packages and test preparation programs, with the option to book your driving test through the school. Learners here have a strong record of passing on the first attempt, the school's name reflects that focus. Families tell us the instructors tailor lessons to focus on test routes and traffic situations, so learners feel fully prepared and confident on test day.
Absolutely. 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin teaches both automatic and manual lessons. Amit Saini is regularly named by learners for his manual instruction, he teaches in a Kia Rio and is praised for making clutch control, gear changes, and manual driving easy and comfortable to learn. Published lesson prices start from around $40 for automatic and $50 for manual with Drivesafe vouchers, confirm current rates when you book.
Families tell us 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin offers fair, competitive pricing compared to other local options, with service to match. Published lesson prices start from around $40. The school operates across Darwin, Casuarina, and Palmerston, offering beginner lessons, refresher courses, defensive driving, and test preparation. With a near-perfect rating from hundreds of local learners, it's a trusted choice across the Northern Territory.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61423006699
- Address
- 34/7 Gsell St, Wanguri, Northern Territory, 0810
How 1st Attempt Driving School Darwin Compares
in Darwin
More reviews than 95% of driving schools in Darwin
Defensive Driving — 1 of 2 in Darwin
Good Value — 1 of 4 in Darwin
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-7pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-7pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-7pm
- Thursday
- 7am-7pm
- Friday
- 7am-7pm
- Saturday
- 7am-7pm
- Sunday
- 7am-7pm
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Darwin, Casuarina, Palmerston
- Pricing
- Drivesafe voucher prices available: $40 for automatic lessons and $50 for manual lessons with voucher.
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