Mackay Driving School
158 Bedford Rd, Andergrove, Queensland, 4740
“Professional, Patient and supportive, Skill-focused, Safety-driven, Results-based”
Why Choose Mackay Driving School?
Customers consistently praise Mackay Driving School for patient, thorough instruction, especially with nervous learners, and a strong track record of test-day success across manual transmission lessons. Warren McGraw's 25+ years of experience and Transport and Main Roads accreditation ensure professional, tailored tuition in Mackay and surrounding areas.
About Mackay Driving School
Services
- Driving lessons
- Manual transmission coaching
- Corporate and workplace safety driving assessments
- Specialised training for nervous or late-start learners
- International licence holder training
What Customers Say on Google
“After five weeks of lessons leading up to the P1 test, this learner credited the school with teaching them proper driving fundamentals and helping them pass on the day.”
“A nervous learner reported that all their fears were put to rest; the instructor took time to explain everything in detail without rushing.”
“A parent noted their son enjoyed all his lessons and found the instructor very helpful and knowledgeable.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Mackay Driving School
Mackay Driving School specialises in manual transmission coaching, so if you're after a manual licence this is a strong fit. Your instructor will be Warren McGraw, who's been training drivers for over 25 years and holds Cert IV qualifications in both driving instruction and training assessment. Warren is known locally by nicknames like Woz or Wayne, and learners consistently mention his methodical, detailed teaching style, particularly helpful if you're new to a manual gearbox.
Yes, Warren McGraw has built a reputation for working calmly with nervous and late-start learners. Families tell us he doesn't rush, explains everything step-by-step, and keeps learners calm even on test day. One adult learner mentioned all their fears were put to rest in the very first lesson. If you're anxious about learning to drive, Warren's patient, reassuring approach makes Mackay Driving School a solid choice in the Mackay region.
Absolutely. Mackay Driving School offers specialised training for international licence holders converting to an Australian manual licence. Warren tailors lessons to bridge any gaps between overseas driving habits and Queensland road rules, so you're confident and test-ready. This is particularly useful if you're unfamiliar with roundabouts, hook turns, or local hazard perception, Warren's advanced training background means he can address these details efficiently.
Yes, learners here commonly book a lesson immediately before their P-plate test, and Warren will keep you calm and focused right up to the test centre. Several recent learners passed first go after a pre-test session with Warren, and families tell us the combination of thorough preparation and his reassuring presence on the day makes a real difference. Contact the school to arrange a test-day package that suits your booking.
Local families describe Mackay Driving School as affordable and extremely thorough, good value for manual lessons in the Mackay area. Warren works well with both teenage learners (parents tell us their sons and daughters enjoyed the lessons and found him helpful and knowledgeable) and older or nervous adults. His 25 years of experience and patient teaching style mean learners of any age feel supported, and the strong pass rate speaks for itself.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61749555244
- Address
- 158 Bedford Rd, Andergrove, Queensland, 4740
How Mackay Driving School Compares
in Mackay
5 reviews on Google
Defensive Driving — 1 of 1 in Mackay
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-5pm
- Thursday
- 9am-5pm
- Friday
- 9am-5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Mackay
- Certifications
- Cert IV in Transport and Logistics (Car Driving Instructor), Transport and Main Roads accredited Driving Instructor, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Member of Australian Driver Trainers Association, Working with children (Blue Card P), Senior first Aider




