Lighthouse Driving School
47a Serene Av, Armstrong Creek, Victoria, 3217
“Learn-to-drive confidently with an experienced female driving instructor”
Why Choose Lighthouse Driving School?
Customers consistently praise Cath's exceptional patience and calm teaching style, particularly with nervous and anxious learners of all ages. With multiple first-time test passes and strong credentials in defensive driving and learner instruction, Lighthouse Driving School delivers confidence-building lessons across Armstrong Creek and surrounding Greater Geelong areas.
About Lighthouse Driving School
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $95| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single lesson | 60 min | $95 |
| 3 x 1hr Lessons | 3 lessons | $275 |
| 5 x 1hr Lessons | 5 lessons | $460 |
| 10 x 1hr Lessons | 10 lessons | $900 |
| Test-Day Driving Lesson Package | — | $270 |
Prices are published by Lighthouse Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- driving lessons
- test-day package
- refresher lessons
- professional driving instruction for learners
- lessons for mature-age drivers
What Customers Say on Google
“Cath's patience and calm approach transformed severe driving anxiety into confidence, helping a learner who was terrified before their first lesson pass their test on the first attempt.”
“A parent praised Cath for building their teenage daughter's confidence and teaching techniques that gave her a real sense of safety and comfort behind the wheel.”
“Multiple learners passed their P-plate test on the first try after instruction with Cath, crediting her patient, clear teaching style and confidence-building approach.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Lighthouse Driving School
Yes, Lighthouse Driving School offers a test-day package that includes instructor Catherine Burns accompanying learners to their licence test. Catherine specialises in test preparation, teaching reverse parking, three-point turns, and head checks, and learners here have a strong track record of passing first go. The test-day package gives nervous learners the reassurance of having a familiar instructor beside them when it counts most.
Published lesson prices at Lighthouse Driving School start from around $95 per hour for automatic lessons, confirm current rates when booking. A 50% deposit is required via bank transfer at least 48 hours before your lesson, with phone or email confirmation. If you cancel within 24 hours of the lesson, the deposit is forfeited, so plan ahead. Single lessons are available on request, depending on Catherine's availability.
Absolutely. Catherine Burns at Lighthouse Driving School is especially patient with mature-age and anxious learners. Adults who were terrified to start lessons, including one learner who felt physically sick beforehand, report feeling calm and confident after a few sessions with Catherine. She explains everything clearly, never rushes, and tailors lessons to each person's pace. Learners in their 30s and beyond have passed first time after working with her.
Lighthouse Driving School serves Armstrong Creek, Warralily, Torquay, Jan Juc, Bells Beach, Breamlea, Barwon Heads, and Geelong. Catherine Burns knows the local roads well and designs lessons around the routes and conditions learners will face on test day. Whether you're in coastal Torquay or suburban Armstrong Creek, she tailors instruction to the area you'll be driving in most.
Yes. Catherine Burns holds Advanced Driving and Defensive Driving qualifications, so lessons go beyond the basics. She teaches hazard awareness, safe following distances, and how to respond to unexpected road situations, skills that matter long after you pass your test. This is particularly valuable for nervous learners or parents wanting their teens to learn truly safe driving habits from the start.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61438554436
- Address
- 47a Serene Av, Armstrong Creek, Victoria, 3217
How Lighthouse Driving School Compares
in Geelong
38 reviews on Google
Defensive Driving — 1 of 3 in Geelong
Female Instructor — 1 of 6 in Geelong
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8am-6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am-6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am-6pm
- Thursday
- 8am-6pm
- Friday
- 8am-5pm
- Saturday
- 9am-1pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Torquay, Jan Juc, Bells Beach, Breamlea, Barwon Heads, Armstrong Creek, Warralily, Geelong
- Certifications
- Advanced Driving qualified, Defensive Driving qualified, facilitated Safer Drivers Course
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards
- Pricing
- 50% deposit required via bank transfer at least 48 hours prior to lesson, with phone/email confirmation. Cancellation within 24 hours results in loss of deposit. Single lessons available upon request at $95/hour depending on availability.
