Through The Gears
, Brisbane, Queensland
“Simple Packages. Real Progress.”

Why Choose Through The Gears?
Customers consistently report passing their driving test on the first attempt after lessons with Through The Gears, backed by consistently high ratings. The school's instructors, Ronnie, Owie, Damian, Damien, and Courtney, are particularly skilled with nervous and anxious learners, offering both manual and automatic tuition across Brisbane's north and the Sunshine Coast.
About Through The Gears
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $95| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour Lesson | 60 min | $95 |
| 2 Hour Lesson | 120 min | $190 |
| Learner Starter Pack | 5 lessons | $450 |
| 10 Lesson Pack | 10 lessons | $750 |
| High Anxiety & Special Needs | — | $999 |
| Test Package | — | $225 |
Prices are published by Through The Gears and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- driving lessons
- manual driving lessons
- automatic driving lessons
- test package
- learner starter pack
- high anxiety and special needs lessons
What Customers Say on Google
“Ronnie is calm, kind, and patient, ideal for nervous drivers seeking structured, thorough explanations during lessons.”
“Owie excels with nervous teenagers; one parent's daughter passed her test first time and is now confident on the road.”
“Courtney mastered manual transmission through the school's teaching and passed her licence test in a manual car, demonstrating the quality of instruction.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Through The Gears
Yes, instructor Ronnie is particularly well-regarded for working with anxious drivers. Families tell us he's calm, kind, and patient, with clear explanations that help nervous learners settle in. Owie has also successfully coached nervous teenagers through their licences, including learners who passed first go. The school's structured, step-by-step approach across Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane is designed to build confidence gradually rather than rush towards test day.
Yes, Courtney is a female instructor on the team. She's an example of the school's teaching success herself: she learned manual transmission from scratch through Through The Gears' methods and passed her own licence in a manual car. For learners or parents who prefer a female instructor, Courtney is available across the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane service area.
Through The Gears offers a test-day package to support learners taking their practical driving test. The school teaches in modern dual-control Hyundai i30s for manual lessons, and automatic instruction can be arranged in the student's own car. Learners here have a strong record of passing first go, families regularly report first-time passes with instructors Ronnie, Owie, Damian, and Damien. Confirm current package details and availability when you book.
Published lesson prices start from around $95. Manual lessons are conducted in the instructor's dual-control training vehicle, while automatic lessons can be arranged in the student's own car. The school also offers a learner starter pack and a test-day package. Confirm current rates and package options when you contact the team, they cover Sunshine Coast suburbs including Caloundra, Maroochydore, Buderim, and North Brisbane areas.
Through The Gears serves the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane, covering suburbs including Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Buderim, Sippy Downs, Aroona, Birtinya, Bokarina, Buddina, Golden Beach, Mountain Creek, and many more across the region. Instructors Ronnie, Owie, Damian, Damien, and Courtney are familiar with local test routes and road conditions. The school is flexible with pick-up locations, check your specific suburb when booking.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 1300 349 216
- Address
- , Brisbane, Queensland
How Through The Gears Compares
in Brisbane
11 reviews on Google
Female Instructor — 1 of 44 in Brisbane
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Alexandra Headland, Aroona, Banya, Baringa, Battery Hill, Beerwah, Bells Creek, Birtinya, Bokarina, Buddina, Buderim, Caloundra, Caloundra West, Currimundi, Dicky Beach, Forest Glen, Glenview, Golden Beach, Kings Beach, Shelly Beach, Kuluin, Kunda Park, Landsborough, Little Mountain, Maroochydore, Meridan Plains, Minyama, Moffat Beach, Mons, Mooloolaba, Mooloolah Valley, Mountain Creek, Nirimba, Palmview, Parrearra, Sippy Downs, Tanawha, Warana, Wurtulla
- Pricing
- Manual lessons use instructor's dual-control training vehicle; automatic lessons can be arranged in student's own car. All prices appear to be per lesson or per package.










