Pace Driving School

4.6(43)

673 Nepean Hwy, Frankston South, Victoria, 3199

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Pace Driving School in Frankston South
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:AutomaticManual
Languages spoken:PortugueseItalianFrenchArabic

Why Choose Pace Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Pace Driving School's patient, experienced instructors, particularly Rose and Mark, for building confidence in nervous and anxious learners across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas. With 42 years' experience and a high rating backed by hundreds of positive reviews, the school specialises in first-time test success and offers both automatic and manual lessons, test-day packages, and overseas licence conversion.

About Pace Driving School

Pace Driving School has been teaching learners across Frankston South and the Mornington Peninsula since 1982, building four decades of local knowledge and a strong reputation for patient, professional instruction. With a near-perfect Google rating, the school regularly earns praise for getting nervous and first-time drivers test-ready and confident behind the wheel. Instructors Mark, Rose, and Pierre are all named in reviews, with learners highlighting their calm, supportive approach. Mark is singled out for his patience with anxious drivers, while Rose receives consistent praise from parents whose teenagers have passed first time under her guidance. One parent notes both her daughters got their P plates on the first attempt, and another learner passed after just two lessons with Rose. The school's ability to ease nerves and build real confidence makes it popular among both young learners and first-timers of any age. Pace offers instruction in automatic and manual transmission, with multilingual lessons available in Portuguese, Italian, French, and Arabic. Female instructors are available for learners who prefer them. Services include beginner courses, intensive lessons, refresher training, overseas licence conversion, city driving experience, and test-day packages. The team covers a wide service area across Frankston, Mornington, Seaford, Cranbourne, Aspendale and Brighton on the peninsula and bayside. The school's long-established local presence and track record of first-time passes make it a reliable choice for families and learners looking for patient, experienced instruction in the Frankston region. Lessons run seven days, including Saturdays.

Lesson Prices

Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
5 x 60 minute Lessons5 lessons$375
5 x 90 minute Lessons5 lessons$565
60 minute Lessons & Test60 min$267
90 minute Lessons & Test90 min$300
5 x 60 minute Lessons & Test5 lessons$560
5 x 90 minute Lessons & Test5 lessons$735

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

Services

  • driving lessons
  • automatic driving lessons
  • manual driving lessons
  • intensive driving lessons
  • refresher driving lessons
  • beginners driving courses
  • overseas licence conversion
  • city driving experience
  • driving test day package
  • gift vouchers

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Rose taught both daughters who passed their P Plates on the first test with no problems, working hard to support students and build their confidence behind the wheel.

Instructor

Mark made learning chill and comfortable while teaching practical skills; learner passed full manual licence test after just a couple of lessons.

Confidence

Rose was patient and understanding, helping a nervous learner gain confidence in traffic and on highways; passed the driving test on the first attempt.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Pace Driving School

Yes, Pace Driving School has been teaching both automatic and manual driving lessons since 1982. Instructor Mark is well-regarded for manual lessons, learners from Seaford and Frankston tell us he makes the process comfortable and educational, and he's helped nervous drivers gain confidence on highways. The school also offers automatic lessons with instructors Rose and Pierre across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston area.

Absolutely. Pace Driving School has female instructors on the team, and Rose is a standout, families tell us she's particularly patient and skilled with anxious learners and teenagers. Parents often praise her for preparing their kids thoroughly, with several noting their daughters passed their P-plate test first go under her instruction. Rose has guided learners from one hour of experience all the way through to the logbook hours required in your state and test day.

It's one of their specialties. Pace Driving School has focused on nervous beginners since 1982, and local learners consistently tell us the instructors are calm and reassuring. Mark is praised for his patience with driving anxiety, especially on highways, while Rose is recommended for anxious learners who need encouragement and confidence-building. The school's approach is supportive rather than pressured, which helps first-timers settle in behind the wheel.

The instructors at Pace Driving School speak Portuguese, Italian, French, and Arabic in addition to English. This is particularly helpful for learners who feel more comfortable discussing road rules and techniques in their first language, or for families booking lessons for a teenager who's more confident learning in another language. The school serves a diverse community across Frankston, Mornington, and the broader Mornington Peninsula.

Yes, Pace Driving School offers a test-day package to help learners prepare and sit their VicRoads test. Learners here have a strong record of passing first time, families tell us Rose, in particular, knows when a student is genuinely test-ready and is familiar with common VicRoads routes around Frankston. Parents have shared that both their daughters passed on the first attempt, and another learner passed after just two lessons with Rose.

Contact Details

Address
673 Nepean Hwy, Frankston South, Victoria, 3199

How Pace Driving School Compares

in Frankston

Rated 4.6 at the Frankston average of 4.6
This biz
4.6
Average
4.6

More reviews than 58% of driving schools in Frankston

Female Instructor — 1 of 3 in Frankston

Overseas Licence — 1 of 3 in Frankston

Opening Hours

Monday
8am-6pm
Tuesday
8am-6pm
Wednesday
8am-6pm
Thursday
8am-6pm
Friday
8am-6pm
Saturday
8am-4pm
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Frankston, Mornington, Dromana, Cranbourne, Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Brighton, Baxter, Bonbeach, Cheltenham, Carrum Downs, Carrum, Chelsea, Edithvale, Frankston South, Heatherton, Karingal, Lyndhurst, Langwarrin, Mt Eliza, Mornington Peninsula, Mount Martha, Mentone, Moorabbin, Mordialloc, Parkdale, Pearcedale, Patterson Lakes, Seaford, Somerville, Skye, Tyabb
Years in Business
42+
Payment Methods
Credit cards
Pricing
All packages must be used within 6 months from purchase. Prices shown include savings compared to single lessons. Credit card surcharge of $2.80 applies. Vic-Roads test fees not included in package prices.

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