Briswide Driving School

5.0(195)

31 Bengray St, Drewvale, Queensland, 4116

Briswide Driving School in Drewvale
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:AutomaticManual
Instructors:David, Mark, Jim

Why Choose Briswide Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Briswide Driving School's patient instructors, particularly Mark, for building confidence in nervous and teenage learners across Brisbane's southern suburbs. With consistently high ratings backed by nearly 200 reviews, many learners pass their test on the first attempt, and the school offers flexibility with both automatic and manual transmission lessons, test-day packages, and extended lesson options.

About Briswide Driving School

Briswide Driving School covers a wide stretch of Brisbane's southern suburbs, with Drewvale as home base and lessons running across dozens of neighbourhoods from Acacia Ridge to Carole Park. Instructors Mark, David, and Jim teach both automatic and manual driving, so learners can choose whichever transmission suits their goals. Mark is consistently praised for his calm, patient approach. One parent shared that her daughter passed with flying colours, while another noted Mark's clear guidance and gentle humour boosted her own confidence behind the wheel. Several teenagers have passed first go under his instruction, and parents routinely book him again when their next child reaches L-plate age. This is a driving school that understands first-timers, nervous learners, and returning drivers alike. Feedback describes feeling "support and patience from him," and another learner, who'd previously felt anxious about driving, passed her first test after a few sessions. Briswide also caters to overseas licence holders working through international conversions, and the test-day package (car hire plus a pre-test lesson) gets a thumbs-up for helping learners feel fully prepared when the big day arrives. Lessons are available seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays, with appointments booked in advance. Credit and debit cards are accepted, and pickup is sorted at your door. With a near-perfect Google rating built on nearly two hundred reviews, Briswide is a regular choice for driving lessons across Brisbane's south. Learners counting down logbook hours, switching from overseas plates, or ready to tackle their driving test all benefit from the team's track record: calm instruction, fair teaching, and plenty of first-time passes.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $90
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
60 Minutes Auto LessonAutomatic · 60 min$90
60 Minutes Manual LessonManual · 60 min$90
90min lesson (Auto)Automatic · 90 min$133
90min lesson (Manual)Manual · 90 min$133
120min Lesson (Auto)Automatic · 120 min$175
120min Lesson (Manual)Manual · 120 min$175
5 x 60 Minutes Auto LessonsAutomatic · 5 lessons$410
5 x 60 Minutes Manual LessonsManual · 5 lessons$410
10 x 60 Minutes Auto LessonsAutomatic · 10 lessons$800
10 x 60 Minutes Manual LessonsManual · 10 lessons$800
Test Car + 60 Minutes (Automatic)Automatic · 60 min$220
Test Car + 60 Minutes (Manual)Manual · 60 min$230

Prices are published by Briswide Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking. (+1 more on the school's website.)

Services

  • Automatic driving lessons
  • Manual driving lessons
  • Driving test day package
  • Test car hire with pre-test lesson
  • Logbook lessons
  • Refresher lessons
  • International licence conversion

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Mark's patient and supportive approach helped a first-time driver pass their test with confidence, with one learner noting his encouragement 'boosted my confidence in my driving skills'.

Pass Rate

A parent reported their son 'learnt valuable driving skills' and 'passed his test first go with a clean sheet', prompting them to rebook Mark for their daughter.

Instructor

After taking lessons with Mark before their test, one learner described the experience as exceptional, praising his careful attention to detail and full lesson planning.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Briswide Driving School

Yes. Briswide Driving School teaches both automatic and manual transmission lessons, so you can choose what suits your needs. Instructors David, Mark, and Jim cover a large service area including Drewvale, Acacia Ridge, Browns Plains, Calamvale, Sunnybank, and dozens of other suburbs across southern and central Brisbane. Published lesson prices start from around $90, confirm current rates and availability when you book.

Absolutely. Instructor Mark is particularly known for his calm, patient approach with anxious learners and first-timers. Parents and learners consistently report he builds confidence without frustration or pressure. One learner mentioned his gentle humour made lessons enjoyable, while another said his patience gave them the courage to tackle their test. If you or your teenager is nervous about learning to drive, this is a school that understands those feelings.

Yes. Briswide Driving School offers a driving test day package and test car hire with a pre-test lesson. Learners here often book a lesson on test day itself, families tell us that final session helps iron out last-minute nerves and ensures everything clicks before the examiner arrives. Many learners from this school pass first go, and that test-day preparation is a big part of their success.

Yes. International licence conversion is one of the services Briswide Driving School provides. If you've driven overseas and need to adjust to Queensland road rules, traffic flow, and test requirements, the instructors here can guide you through the process. The state road authority sets conversion rules, and Briswide can help you prepare for any practical test or assessment required.

Very much so. Parents frequently book Mark for one teenager, then return for their next child when they reach L-plate age. Families report their sons and daughters learn solid driving habits, pass first go, and feel confident on the road. Briswide offers logbook lessons (where one hour of professional instruction counts as three logbook hours), and instructors understand the Queensland licensing stages. Package discounts are available for multiple lessons.

Contact Details

Address
31 Bengray St, Drewvale, Queensland, 4116

How Briswide 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 86% of driving schools in Brisbane

Overseas Licence — 1 of 45 in Brisbane

Opening Hours

Monday
7:30am-5pm
Tuesday
7:30am-5pm
Wednesday
7:30am-5pm
Thursday
7:30am-5pm
Friday
7:30am-5pm
Saturday
7:30am-5pm
Sunday
7:30am-5pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Brisbane, Acacia Ridge, Albany Creek, Algester, Amberly, Annerley, Archerfield, Ascot, Aspley, Auchenflower, Augustine Heights, Bald Hills, Banyo, Barrellan Point, Basin Pocket, Beenleigh, Bellbird Park, Bellbowrie, Berrinba, Bethania, Blackstone, Boondall, Booval, Boronia Heights, Bracken Ridge, Brassal, Bray Park, Brendale, Bridgeman Downs, Brighton, Brisbane City, Brisbane Market, Brookfield, Brookwater, Browns Plains, Bundamba, Burbank, Burpengary, Burpengary East, Calamvale, Camira, Camp Hill, Cannon Hill, Carina, Carina Heights, Carindale, Carole Park, Carseldine, Chambers Flat, Chapel Hill
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Pricing
Logbook lessons - 1 hour lesson counts as 3 logbook hours. Package discounts available: 5-lesson packages at $82/hour, 10-lesson packages at $80/hour. Extended lesson durations (90 and 120 minutes) available. Night lesson surcharges apply.

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