Give Way Driving School

5.0(142)

Lady Gowrie Dr, North Haven, South Australia, 5018

Your mission of gaining a licence is also ours.

Give Way Driving School in North Haven
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic
Instructors:Dwayne Baker, Sandra Baker

Why Choose Give Way Driving School?

Give Way Driving School brings 13 years of professional instruction to North Haven and surrounding Adelaide suburbs, backed by nearly perfect reviews. Both Dwayne and Sandra Baker specialise in working with nervous and anxious learners in a calm, supportive environment, with many students passing their driving test on the first attempt. ADTA membership and full compliance certifications provide additional confidence.

About Give Way Driving School

Give Way Driving School is a family-run operation bringing over 13 years of patient, professional instruction to learners across North Haven, Port Adelaide, Semaphore, West Lakes, and surrounding Adelaide suburbs. Owners Dwayne and Sandra Baker have built a near-perfect reputation on Google, with learners regularly praising their calm, supportive approach, especially with nervous or anxious drivers. Dwayne is mentioned again and again for his clear explanations, thorough teaching, and knack for putting first-timers at ease behind the wheel. Sandra, the school's female instructor, earns similar praise for her patience and encouraging style, making her a popular choice for learners who feel more comfortable learning from a woman. Both instructors specialise in working with teenagers and young learners, guiding them from L-plates through to P-plates with a relaxed, no-pressure vibe. The school offers automatic driving lessons in modern Toyota Corollas fitted with dual instructor brake pedals. Services include beginner lessons, logbook hours, overseas licence conversion, refresher training, and VORT test-day packages. Many reviews mention learners passing their test first go, with one recent student scoring 92% and others thanking the Bakers for getting them test-ready and confident. If you're in North Haven, Seaton, Grange, Henley Beach, or anywhere across Adelaide's northwest and you're looking for a driving instructor who understands nerves and takes the time to build genuine confidence, Give Way Driving School is well worth a call. They're ADTA members, hold all the necessary certificates and checks, and have a reputation for turning anxious learners into safe, capable drivers.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $120
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1 Lesson60 min$120
1 Lesson90 min$160
VORT pack 160 min$480
VORT pack 290 min$550

Prices are published by Give Way Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • driving lessons
  • L's to P's lessons
  • beginners lessons
  • overseas licence conversion
  • refresher training for licensed drivers
  • re-licensing lessons
  • VORT test day packages

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Sandra's patient and calm approach made all the difference in passing the VORT test on the first attempt. Learners consistently praise her encouragement and kind teaching style.

Pass Rate

Dwayne's clear explanations and thorough instruction enabled learners to pass their driving test in just a few lessons, with many passing on the first go.

Confidence

Both instructors excel at working with nervous and anxious learners, helping them build confidence and feel comfortable behind the wheel from day one.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Give Way Driving School

Give Way Driving School teaches automatic transmission only, using modern Toyota Corollas fitted with dual instructor brake pedals. The school is run by husband-and-wife team Dwayne and Sandra Baker, both experienced instructors who've been teaching in Adelaide's northern and western suburbs for over 13 years. Dwayne is known for his thorough, direct approach and clear explanations, while Sandra is popular with learners who prefer a female instructor and value her patient, encouraging teaching style.

Published lesson prices at Give Way Driving School start from around $120, confirm current rates and any package deals when you book. The school services North Haven, Port Adelaide, Semaphore, West Lakes, Henley Beach, Seaton, Grange, Woodville, Rosewater, and a wide sweep of Adelaide's northwest coastal and western suburbs. Both Dwayne and Sandra are known for being flexible with scheduling and often fitting learners in within a few days of calling.

Yes, Give Way Driving School offers overseas licence conversion lessons and refresher training for licensed drivers who need to rebuild confidence or update their skills. They also provide re-licensing lessons for people returning to driving after a break. Dwayne and Sandra tailor their teaching to each learner's experience level, whether that's a first-time teenager, an anxious adult finally getting their licence, or someone returning to the road after years away or an accident.

Give Way Driving School offers VORT test-day packages, and learners here have a strong record of passing first go. Families tell us Dwayne and Sandra focus heavily on building real confidence and correct procedure from the start, not just teaching to the test. Both instructors are skilled at calming pre-test nerves, learners consistently report feeling relaxed and prepared on exam day, which helps enormously when it counts.

Give Way Driving School specialises in working with nervous and anxious learners in a relaxed, supportive environment, and both Dwayne and Sandra have extensive experience teaching teenagers progressing from L's to P's. Families tell us the instructors are calm, patient, and excellent at explaining things in a way that makes sense without adding stress. Sandra in particular is sought after by learners who've been putting off lessons or feel more comfortable with a female instructor.

Contact Details

Address
Lady Gowrie Dr, North Haven, South Australia, 5018

How Give Way Driving School Compares

in Adelaide

Rated 5.0 above the Adelaide average of 4.7
This biz
5.0
Average
4.7

More reviews than 81% of driving schools in Adelaide

Female Instructor — 1 of 23 in Adelaide

Overseas Licence — 1 of 54 in Adelaide

Opening Hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Business Details

Service Areas
Port Adelaide, Semaphore, North Haven, Seaton, Semaphore Park, Osborne, Taperoo, West Lakes, West Lakes Shore, Grange, Woodville, Rosewater, Pennington, Largs Bay, Findon, Henley Beach, Flinders Park, Fulham Gardens, Torrensville, Croydon, Queenstown
Certifications
ADTA member, Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport – Driving Instruction), National Police Certificate Compliant, Department of Human Services Working With Children Check Compliant
Years in Business
13+

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