On The Job Driving School

4.6(11)

834 Barkly St, Mount Pleasant, Victoria, 3350

Professional Driving Lessons That Build Confidence for Life

On The Job Driving School in Mount Pleasant
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Instructors:Gavin

Why Choose On The Job Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Gavin for his patience with nervous learners and proven ability to build confidence, with multiple first-attempt test passes. Over 20 years of experience combined with a calm, encouraging teaching style makes On The Job Driving School a trusted choice across the Ballarat area for both teenage and adult learners.

About On The Job Driving School

On The Job Driving School serves Mount Pleasant and the broader Ballarat area with patient, confidence-building driving lessons led by Gavin, an instructor with over twenty years of experience in driver training. Gavin is regularly praised for his calm, encouraging approach, especially with nervous and anxious learners who might dread getting behind the wheel. Parents of teenagers consistently mention how much their sons and daughters looked forward to lessons, with one mum noting her daughter actually enjoyed the sessions and passed her driving test first go. Another parent shared that Gavin adapted his teaching style to make sure her son felt comfortable and confident, no matter the challenge. Gavin's background includes government training roles, and it shows in his structured yet flexible teaching. He really makes learners feel at ease in the car, building both practical skills and the kind of self-assurance that lasts well beyond the test. The school offers driving lessons matched to first-timers, logbook hours, and test-day packages, so you can book both the lesson beforehand and use the school car on test day if needed. Learners mention Gavin's reliability, clear instruction, and knack for turning anxious learners into calm, capable drivers. For driving lessons in Ballarat or Mount Pleasant with an instructor who's patient with young learners and genuinely good at easing nerves, Gavin comes highly recommended. On The Job Driving School operates seven days a week, including weekends, making it easier to fit lessons around school and work. Give them a ring to discuss lesson options and get your learner sorted with an instructor who knows how to teach driving with kindness and experience.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $70
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
Driving Lessons45 min$70
First-Time Driver45 min$70
Test Day Package120 min$250

Prices are published by On The Job Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • Driving lessons
  • First-time driver lessons
  • Test day packages

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Gavin's calm, patient approach transformed a nervous driver's experience, helping eliminate driving stress and build genuine confidence behind the wheel.

Pass Rate

A learner passed their driving test first attempt after just a few lessons with Gavin, who provided clear instruction and constant encouragement throughout.

Confidence

Parents consistently praise Gavin for his ability to work with teenage learners, building their confidence and making lessons enjoyable rather than stressful.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About On The Job Driving School

Yes, On The Job Driving School offers test day packages alongside standard lessons. Gavin accompanies learners on their test day, which means they drive to the test in a familiar car with the instructor they've already built confidence with. Families in Ballarat tell us this continuity makes a real difference, one learner passed her driving test first go after a couple of lessons with Gavin. Published lesson prices start from around $70, confirm current test package rates when booking.

Gavin is well known locally for his calm, patient approach with nervous drivers. He uses good humour and clear instructions to put learners at ease immediately, and families tell us he's especially effective with teenagers who dread getting behind the wheel. One parent noted their neurodiverse son felt comfortable and confident because Gavin adapted his teaching style to suit. If your learner is anxious, Gavin's gentle, encouraging manner helps build genuine confidence session by session.

Absolutely. Gavin has over twenty years of experience teaching first-time drivers, and parents in Ballarat consistently tell us their teenagers actually looked forward to lessons. He's patient, builds confidence quickly, and adapts his approach to suit each learner, whether they're nervous or simply new to the road. Victorian logbook requirements are set by VicRoads, and Gavin can guide families through the L-plate and P-plate stages to keep everything on track.

On The Job Driving School is the only driving school based in Mount Pleasant, and Gavin's background in government training roles gives his lessons a structured yet flexible quality. Families tell us he's phenomenal at making learners comfortable, especially nervous or neurodiverse students. With twenty years of experience, a high local regard, and a track record of learners passing first go, Gavin brings a level of care and professionalism that parents in Ballarat value highly.

Yes, several learners in Ballarat have made rapid progress with Gavin. One student received their P-plates after just three sessions, thanks to his patience and clear teaching. Parents tell us Gavin teaches the basics so confidently that they feel comfortable supervising practice drives afterwards. His calm, encouraging style builds real skills quickly, whether a learner needs a handful of sessions or ongoing support through their full logbook hours.

Contact Details

Address
834 Barkly St, Mount Pleasant, Victoria, 3350

How On The Job Driving School Compares

in Ballarat

Rated 4.6 below the Ballarat average of 4.9
This biz
4.6
Average
4.9

11 reviews on Google

Opening Hours

Monday
3-8pm
Tuesday
3-8pm
Wednesday
3-8pm
Thursday
3-8pm
Friday
3-8pm
Saturday
8am-8pm
Sunday
8am-8pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Ballarat
Years in Business
20+

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