Drive 2 Shine

5.0(241)

33 Bicentennial Cres, Meadow Heights, Victoria, 3048

Ready For A Safe Driving Experience With Us!

Drive 2 Shine in Meadow Heights
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHigh Pass RateNamed InstructorsGood Value
Lessons:AutomaticManual

Why Choose Drive 2 Shine?

Customers consistently report passing their driving test on the first attempt after lessons with Drive 2 Shine's patient, experienced instructors across Melbourne's northern suburbs. With 19 years in business, VicRoads registration, and an outstanding rating from 241 reviews, the school offers both automatic and manual tuition at competitive prices, supported by calm, professional instruction that builds genuine confidence in nervous and first-time learners.

About Drive 2 Shine

Drive 2 Shine operates across Melbourne's northern suburbs, teaching both automatic and manual driving lessons to learners of all experience levels. Based in Meadow Heights and serving areas from Broadmeadows and Craigieburn to Coburg and Essendon, the school has been helping Victorians gain their P-plates since 2005. Instructors Ken and Kaan are consistently praised for their patient, calming approach with nervous and first-time learners. Kaan is regularly praised for getting learners from the basics through to test-ready confidence, while Ken earns mentions for making lessons enjoyable and stress-free. Multiple learners report passing their driving test first go, one even with zero faults, after learning with the team. The school's reputation for clear, supportive instruction makes it a popular choice for young learners building confidence behind the wheel. Female instructors are available, and the school covers the full learner journey: logbook hours, mock tests, and test-day packages that include car hire and a pre-test lesson at Broadmeadows and Coolaroo VicRoads centres. Lessons can be booked for your own car or one of the school's vehicles, and pickup from home or a local meeting point is offered across the service area. Drive 2 Shine is fully insured, registered with VicRoads, certified to work with children, and holds membership with the Australian Driver Trainers Association. With close to five stars from well over two hundred Google reviews and a teaching style that balances patience with thorough preparation, Drive 2 Shine is a well-regarded option for driving lessons in Melbourne's north. Learners note the affordable pricing and the instructors' genuine care in helping students become safe, confident drivers.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $50
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
First Time Lesson (Starter Package 45 mins)45 min$50
1 Lesson - 45 mins (Starter Package)45 min$55
First Time Lesson (Standard Package 60 mins)60 min$60
1 Lesson - 60 mins (Standard Package)60 min$65
First Time Lesson (V.I.P Package 90 mins)90 min$90
1 Lesson - 90 mins (V.I.P Package)90 min$98
5 Lesson - 45 mins (Starter Package)5 lessons$275
5 Lesson - 60 mins (Standard Package)5 lessons$325
5 Lesson - 90 mins (V.I.P Package)5 lessons$490
10 Lesson - 45 mins (Starter Package)10 lessons$550
10 Lesson - 60 mins (Standard Package)10 lessons$650
10 Lesson - 90 mins (V.I.P Package)10 lessons$980

Prices are published by Drive 2 Shine and may change — confirm current rates when booking. (+5 more on the school's website.)

Services

  • Driving lessons - automatic
  • Driving lessons - manual
  • Driving training
  • Car hire for driving test
  • Driving test day package
  • Mock test
  • Gift vouchers (packages available as gifts)

What Customers Say on Google

Pass Rate

Passed the driving test first time with zero faults after lessons that built confidence through patient, thorough instruction on handling different road situations.

Patience

Had absolutely no prior driving experience but felt the whole learning journey was smooth and stress-free thanks to an instructor who was incredibly patient and calming when nervousness set in.

Value

Lessons felt productive and fully prepared learners for their Ps test, with instructors explaining everything clearly and building confidence on the road at an affordable price.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Drive 2 Shine

Drive 2 Shine's instructors include Kaan (also known as Mahmot) and Ken, both of whom are regularly praised by local families. Kaan is known for teaching complete beginners from the basics through to test-ready confidence, while Ken earns mentions for his thorough explanations and calm, patient teaching style. Both instructors have a strong track record with nervous learners, helping them build confidence and pass their driving test, often first go.

Yes, Drive 2 Shine offers a driving test day package that includes car hire for your VicRoads test. The package is available for tests at the Broadmeadows and Coolaroo testing offices, with other locations negotiable. The instructors prepare learners with mock tests beforehand and provide tips focused on exactly what the examiners look for, so you feel confident on the day.

Absolutely. Families tell us the instructors at Drive 2 Shine are particularly patient and calming with nervous learners. Kaan and Ken both specialise in building confidence from scratch, whether you've never sat behind the wheel or feel anxious about driving. Lessons focus on clear, supportive instruction, and many learners who started nervous have gone on to pass their test first go with zero faults.

Drive 2 Shine serves a wide stretch of Melbourne's northern suburbs, including Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Sunbury, Coolaroo, Bundoora, Roxburgh Park, Greenvale, Airport West, Coburg, Pascoe Vale, Reservoir, Thomastown, Tullamarine, Essendon, and Strathmore among others. The school has been operating across the north since 2005 and is well-regarded by local families for its thorough, professional instruction in both automatic and manual vehicles.

Published lesson prices at Drive 2 Shine start from around $50, confirm current rates and package options when you book. The school offers discount packages for weekday lessons (Monday to Friday, 9am, 5pm only), and packages must be paid in full on the first lesson. Gift vouchers are also available, making lessons a practical gift for learners. Families tell us the school offers good value alongside expert, patient instruction.

Contact Details

Address
33 Bicentennial Cres, Meadow Heights, Victoria, 3048

How Drive 2 Shine Compares

in Melbourne

Rated 5.0 above the Melbourne average of 4.8
This biz
5.0
Average
4.8

More reviews than 89% of driving schools in Melbourne

Good Value — 1 of 139 in Melbourne

Female Instructor — 1 of 156 in Melbourne

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
North Melbourne, Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Sunbury, Coolaroo, Mickelham, Bundoora, Roxburgh Park, Sunshine, Deer Park, Greenvale, Airport West, Donnybrook, Lalor, Campbellfield, Fawkner, Glenroy, Oak Park, Strathmore, Essendon, Aberfeldie, North Brunswick, Coburg, Pascoe Vale, Reservoir, Jacana, Thomastown, Meadow Heights, Avondale Heights, Somerton, Niddrie, Dallas, Westmeadows, Keilor, Tullamarine, Gowanbrae
Certifications
Member of the Australian Driver Trainers Association, Fully insured and registered with VicRoads, Registered with Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV), Certified to work with children
Years in Business
19+
Pricing
All packages must be paid in full on first lesson. Packages valid for 3 months from first lesson. Not refundable or transferable. Discount packages are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm only (no weekends). Drive test package only applicable to Broadmeadows and Coolaroo offices; other offices negotiable.

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