Get Geared Up Driving School

5.0(129)

Sidoni St, Tewantin, Queensland, 4565

Getting you geared up to drive safely!

Get Geared Up Driving School in Tewantin
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHome PickupHigh Pass RateNamed InstructorsGood Value
Lessons:AutomaticManual
Instructors:Calvin, Laura

Why Choose Get Geared Up Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Get Geared Up for patient, calm instruction that builds confidence in nervous and anxious learners, especially teenagers. With named instructors Calvin and Laura backed by hundreds of five-star reviews and a strong track record of first-time test passes, the school delivers reliable, professional lessons across Tewantin, Noosa, and surrounding Sunshine Coast areas.

About Get Geared Up Driving School

Get Geared Up Driving School serves learner drivers across Tewantin, Noosa, Noosaville, and the surrounding Sunshine Coast beaches with both automatic and manual lessons. Run by owners Calvin and Laura, the school has built a near-perfect Google reputation through patient, professional instruction that regularly gets nervous learners test-ready, and past the finish line on their first attempt. Laura and Calvin are both named again and again in reviews for their calm, encouraging teaching style. Parents particularly value how well they work with teenagers and anxious learners. Laura is mentioned by name for putting nervous students at ease from the very first lesson, building confidence behind the wheel, and creating a supportive environment where learners never feel rushed or stressed. One parent whose son has mild ASD and anxiety praised Laura's understanding and adaptability. Another noted that their daughter, Grace, never felt nervous learning a manual gearbox and passed her test first time in a Toyota Prado Manual. The school teaches in dual-controlled Mazda 2s available in both automatic and manual. Lessons include pickup and drop-off within the Noosa and Tewantin areas, so there's no stress about getting to a meeting point. They offer logbook hours, pre-test lessons, and a popular test-day package that includes a one-hour lesson and use of the school car for the driving test, a setup that helps learners walk into the test centre feeling prepared and familiar with the vehicle. Parents consistently report their teenagers passing first go, some with perfect scores, and reviews highlight fair pricing and genuine care for each learner's progress. If you're after a driving school in the Noosa area with experienced, patient instructors who get results, Get Geared Up is well worth a call.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $95
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1 hour lesson60 min$95
1.25 hour lesson (1 hour 15 mins)75 min$115
1.5 hour lesson (1 hour 30 mins)90 min$135
2 hour lesson120 min$180
1 hour lesson plus use of vehicle for driving test60 min$200

Prices are published by Get Geared Up Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • Driving lessons
  • Pre-test lessons
  • Test day package (1 hour lesson plus vehicle use for driving test)
  • Gift certificates

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Laura's calm, professional manner put a nervous son at ease before his P's test, and he passed with confidence on his second attempt.

Pass Rate

Both L-platers passed their driving test first time after lessons with Laura, gaining confidence and solid foundational skills.

Patience

Laura showed exceptional patience and understanding with a son who has mild ASD and anxiety, making the learning experience supportive and effective.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Get Geared Up Driving School

Yes. Get Geared Up Driving School teaches both automatic and manual transmission in Tewantin and across Noosa, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, and Sunrise Beach. Instructors Calvin and Laura use dual-controlled Mazda 2 vehicles. Learners here have succeeded in both types, including passing manual tests first go. Published lesson prices start from around $95; confirm current rates and vehicle availability when you book.

Yes. Get Geared Up Driving School offers pickup and drop-off within lesson time across the Noosa and Tewantin areas, so your learner doesn't need a lift to meet the instructor. Parents tell us this convenience makes scheduling easier, especially for busy families. Calvin and Laura are known locally for working well with teenage learners and building their confidence from the first lesson through to test day.

Yes. Laura is one of the owners and instructors at Get Geared Up Driving School, and she's consistently praised by local families for her calm, patient approach. Many parents specifically request Laura for nervous or anxious learners, and she's helped students, including those with mild ASD and anxiety, feel comfortable behind the wheel and pass their test confidently. Calvin, the other owner-instructor, is also highly regarded.

Get Geared Up Driving School offers a test-day package that includes a one-hour pre-test lesson plus use of the school's dual-controlled vehicle for your actual driving test. Instructors Calvin and Laura familiarise learners with test routes and what examiners look for, which helps settle nerves on the day. Families tell us their teenagers have passed first go with this preparation, often with perfect or near-perfect scores.

Get Geared Up Driving School accepts cash, direct bank deposit, and Square invoices, the latter covers bank transfer, credit or debit card (with a 2.2% card fee), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Families find the pricing reasonable, and you can also purchase gift certificates if you're booking lessons as a gift. Note that cancellations within 12 hours may incur a $50 fee.

Contact Details

Address
Sidoni St, Tewantin, Queensland, 4565

Opening Hours

Monday
8:30am-8pm
Tuesday
8:30am-8pm
Wednesday
8:30am-8pm
Thursday
8:30am-8pm
Friday
8:30am-8pm
Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Noosa, Noosaville, Tewantin, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Pricing
Cancellations made within 12 hours may incur a $50 cancellation fee. Payment accepted by cash, Square invoice (bank transfer, credit card with 2.2% fee, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay), or direct bank deposit. Pick-up and drop-off within lesson time for Noosa/Tewantin areas.

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