Brisbane Bayside Driving School

5.0(61)

13 Lawson St, Capalaba, Queensland, 4157

Brisbane's Leading Car & Heavy Vehicle Driving School

Brisbane Bayside Driving School in Capalaba
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:AutomaticManual
Instructors:Niju

Why Choose Brisbane Bayside Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Brisbane Bayside Driving School for patient, calm instruction that builds confidence in nervous and teenage learners alike, with multiple first-try test passes reported. Located in Capalaba and servicing the Redlands and Brisbane Metro areas, the school offers both automatic and manual transmission training, plus heavy vehicle courses, with lessons starting from around $75.

About Brisbane Bayside Driving School

Brisbane Bayside Driving School operates across Capalaba and the wider Redlands area, delivering car driving lessons for learner drivers at all stages. Run by instructor Niju (also known as Mr Johney in reviews), the school teaches both automatic and manual transmission, a flexibility that matters when learners want to switch between the two or gain a full-open licence from the start. Niju earns consistent praise for his calm, patient manner, the kind of temperament that makes all the difference for nervous first-timers. One beginner noted feeling quite anxious at first but was immediately put at ease by Niju's encouraging approach and his ability to build confidence behind the wheel. Another learner, arriving from India and finding Australian road rules challenging, appreciated the clear, patient explanation of local driving culture and regulations. Parents searching for a driving instructor for their teenager will find reassurance here too. One parent shared that her daughter passed her P-plates test on the first go after lessons with Mr Johney, who brought an instant calm to every drive and helped the young learner feel confident and ready. The school caters to a wide range of learners: complete beginners working toward their P-plates, overseas licence holders adjusting to Australian roads, and those switching transmissions mid-stream. Lessons are available across Capalaba, the Redlands, and Brisbane Metro, with flexible scheduling that includes early weekend starts. Learners consistently mention Niju's clear instruction, his focus on safe driving habits, and the structured approach that gets them test-ready. With a near-perfect Google rating and dozens of reviews highlighting first-time test success, Brisbane Bayside Driving School is a popular pick for driving lessons in the Redlands.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $75
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1 hr60 min$75
1 hr60 min$85
1 hr 30 min90 min$120
1 hr 30 min90 min$130
2 hr120 min$150
30 min30 min$150
2 hr120 min$170
2 hr120 min$190
1 hr60 min$250
3 hr 30 min210 min$350
4 hr240 min$800
1 hr60 min$800

Prices are published by Brisbane Bayside Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking. (+2 more on the school's website.)

Services

  • standard car (C Class) driving lessons
  • heavy vehicle driving courses
  • HR (Heavy Rigid) vehicle training
  • MR (Medium Rigid) vehicle training
  • one-day training packages

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

As a complete beginner feeling quite nervous, the learner was immediately put at ease by Niju's encouraging approach and ability to build confidence behind the wheel.

Pass Rate

A teenage daughter passed her P's test on her first try after learning with Mr Johney, who brought instant calm and confidence to every lesson.

Instructor

Coming from India where driving culture was very different, the learner found N Johnny to be a precise teacher with clear instructions who knows the road rules thoroughly.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Brisbane Bayside Driving School

Yes. Brisbane Bayside Driving School offers lessons in both automatic and manual transmission, which is handy if you're switching between the two or want a full-open licence from the start. Instructor Niju has guided learners through both formats, and families tell us his instructions are clear and calm even when someone's switching gears for the first time. Published lesson prices start from around $75, confirm current rates and availability when you book.

Absolutely. Instructor Niju is known locally for his patient, calm approach, exactly what anxious beginners need. Learners arriving quite nervous tell us they felt at ease within minutes, and Niju builds confidence step-by-step without rushing. One parent booked lessons for her teenage daughter and noted Niju kept her calm and confident right through to passing first go. If nerves are holding you or your teen back, this is a solid choice in Capalaba and the Redlands.

Yes. Niju has worked with learners converting from overseas licences, including drivers arriving from India who found Australian road rules and driving culture very different. He explains Queensland regulations clearly and tailors lessons to address exactly what each person needs to adapt. If you're new to Australia and finding the roads challenging, Brisbane Bayside Driving School in Capalaba offers practical, patient guidance to get you test-ready and confident.

Yes. Beyond standard car lessons for learners, Brisbane Bayside Driving School delivers heavy vehicle courses including HR (Heavy Rigid) and MR (Medium Rigid) training, plus one-day training packages. This breadth is unusual for a local driving school and means the business can support both families booking lessons for teenage learners and adults seeking commercial licences across the Brisbane Metro and Redlands areas.

Learners here have a strong record of passing first go. Local families tell us their teenagers and adult learners have succeeded on their first attempt after training with instructor Niju, and his focus on real-world driving detail, not just test technique, means students feel genuinely prepared. Queensland road authorities set the licensing requirements, and Niju tailors lessons so learners understand what's expected and build the confidence to meet it.

Contact Details

Address
13 Lawson St, Capalaba, Queensland, 4157

How Brisbane Bayside Driving School Compares

in Brisbane

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

More reviews than 64% of driving schools in Brisbane

Overseas Licence — 1 of 45 in Brisbane

Opening Hours

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

Business Details

Service Areas
Redlands, Capalaba, Brisbane Metro
Payment Methods
Credit cards
Pricing
Multiple lesson durations and formats available including single lessons and multi-hour packages.

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