Kickstart driving school
Treloar Ln, Pakenham, Victoria, 3810
“Kick start your driving journey”
Why Choose Kickstart driving school?
Customers consistently rate Kickstart highly for Steve's patience with nervous learners and proven track record getting first-time test passes. Operating across Pakenham, Frankston, and Melbourne's southeast and outer east suburbs, Kickstart offers both automatic and manual transmission instruction, with bulk discounts making multiple lessons good value for families preparing teenagers for their licence.
About Kickstart driving school
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $80| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Auto 60-Minute Driving Lesson | Automatic · 60 min | $80 |
| Manual 60-Minute Driving Lesson | Manual · 60 min | $90 |
| From $380 | — | $380 |
| 3x 1-Hour Lessons and Test Pack (Auto) | Automatic · 3 lessons | $435 |
| 3x 1-Hour Lessons and Drive Test Pack (Manual) | Manual · 3 lessons | $490 |
| 5x 1-Hour Lessons and Drive Test Pack (Auto) | Automatic · 5 lessons | $575 |
| 5x 1-Hour Lessons and Drive Test Pack (Manual) | Manual · 5 lessons | $650 |
| Auto & Manual Drive Test Only | — | $160 |
| Auto Drive Test Pack (Includes 1-Hour Lesson Directly Before Test Time) | Automatic · 120 min | $235 |
| Manual Drive Test Pack (Includes 1-Hour Lesson Directly Before Test) | Manual · 120 min | $260 |
Prices are published by Kickstart driving school and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- driving lessons
- automatic transmission lessons
- manual transmission lessons
- overseas licence conversion
- drive test packages
- test day packages
- bulk lesson packages
- combo packages
What Customers Say on Google
“Steve's patience with nervous learners is exceptional, one anxious driver credits him with building confidence behind the wheel, and multiple learners passed their test on the first attempt.”
“Parents consistently praise Steve's work with teenage learners, particularly his skill teaching manual transmission. One parent noted their son passed his manual licence test first try after lessons at Kickstart.”
“Steve delivers strong value for money with thorough, methodical instruction, one learner was test-ready in just two lessons and passed on the first attempt.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Kickstart driving school
Yes, Kickstart Driving School teaches both automatic and manual transmission. Instructor Steve is a former VicRoads licence tester with years of hands-on testing experience, and families across Pakenham specifically mention how difficult it was to find a capable manual instructor until they called him. Learners report he's thorough, patient, and skilled at easing nerves around clutch work and gear changes, several have passed their manual test first go.
Yes, overseas licence conversion is a core service at Kickstart Driving School. Steve tailors lessons to drivers converting international licences, covering VicRoads requirements and local road rules across Melbourne's southeast and outer east suburbs. His background as an ex-VicRoads tester means he knows exactly what assessors look for, which helps overseas drivers adapt quickly and confidently to Victorian driving standards.
Kickstart Driving School services Melbourne's southeast and outer east suburbs, including Pakenham, Frankston, Heatherton, Ringwood, and Warragul. Steve offers drive test packages and test-day packages at VicRoads Pakenham and Frankston testing centres; other centres may attract a travel surcharge. Parents appreciate that he teaches the test routes during lessons, so learners can practise between sessions and arrive fully prepared on test day.
Families tell us Kickstart Driving School offers excellent value for money. Published lesson prices start from around $80, confirm current rates when you book. The school also offers bulk discounts: 5 per cent off when you purchase five to nine lessons, and 10 per cent off for ten or more. Custom combo packages are available on request, which is handy for families planning multiple lessons or test-day preparation.
Steve at Kickstart Driving School is known locally for his calm, encouraging approach with anxious and nervous learners. Teenagers and adults alike report he helped them build confidence from the ground up, explaining techniques clearly and keeping the car feeling like a stress-free zone, even on test day. His patience and reassurance have helped many first-time drivers pass their test on the first attempt, despite initial nerves.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61499627454
- Address
- Treloar Ln, Pakenham, Victoria, 3810
How Kickstart driving school Compares
in Cranbourne
More reviews than 78% of driving schools in Cranbourne
Female Instructor — 1 of 27 in Cranbourne
Good Value — 1 of 37 in Cranbourne
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-7pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-7pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-7pm
- Thursday
- 7am-7pm
- Friday
- 7am-7pm
- Saturday
- 8am-4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Melbourne southeast suburbs, Melbourne outer east suburbs, Pakenham, Frankston, Heatherton, Ringwood, Warragul
- Certifications
- EX VIC ROADS LICENCE TESTERS, Working with children rights, 5 star ANCAP rated vehicles
- Pricing
- Discounts available for bulk lesson purchases (5% off for 5-9 lessons, 10% off for 10+ lessons). Test package pricing applies to tests at VicRoads Pakenham or Frankston; other testing centres attract travel and time surcharge. Custom package rates available on request.
