Drive With Dinks
8 Clarendon St, Maidstone, Victoria, 3012
“Fuel Your Confidence”

Why Choose Drive With Dinks?
Customers consistently praise Dinks for his patience with nervous learners and ability to build genuine confidence from the first lesson. Based in Maidstone and serving Melbourne, his background as a former VicRoads licence tester means he knows exactly what test examiners assess, and how to prepare you to pass.
About Drive With Dinks
Services
- driving lessons
- test day package
- driving packages
What Customers Say on Google
“Dinks was patient and clear, teaching effective techniques for parallel parks, crossing busy roads, and more, exactly what test examiners look for.”
“A kind and funny instructor who makes you feel at ease from the first lesson, with real knowledge and expertise that builds genuine confidence on the road.”
“Calm and reassuring throughout lessons and on test day itself, making the whole experience smooth and helping students go from anxious to confident.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Drive With Dinks
Instructor Dinks has a calm, reassuring teaching style that's proven especially effective with anxious learners. Families tell us he's patient and encouraging, helping nervous beginners build confidence from their very first lesson. His background as a former VicRoads licence tester means he understands exactly how to prepare learners mentally and practically for test day. Many learners who started quite anxious went on to pass their test feeling calm and prepared, that real-world experience shows in how he teaches.
Yes, Drive With Dinks offers a test-day package that includes a pre-test lesson to familiarise learners with the testing area and routes. Dinks shares practical tips based on his time working as a VicRoads tester, insight into what examiners look for and how to stay composed under pressure. Learners consistently mention feeling well-prepared and confident on test day, with a strong record of first-try passes after his guidance.
Drive With Dinks offers lessons in 60- or 120-minute durations, with multi-lesson packages available in 5- or 10-lesson options that deliver savings over single bookings. Lessons are well-structured and go beyond test preparation, Dinks focuses on building safe, confident driving skills for everyday situations, not just ticking boxes. Jazmin handles scheduling and is known for being flexible and efficient when learners need to adjust times. Confirm current package rates and availability when booking.
Absolutely. Dinks has a strong reputation with teenagers and first-time drivers across Melbourne's west, including Maidstone and surrounding areas. He's patient, encouraging, and knows how to challenge young learners so they improve steadily without feeling overwhelmed. Many families tell us their teens went from complete beginners to confident, test-ready drivers under his guidance, often passing on the first attempt. His approachable, easy-going manner helps young learners relax and focus on the road.
Dinks brings a unique perspective as a former VicRoads licence tester, he's been on the other side of the clipboard and knows exactly what examiners assess during driving tests. That insider knowledge shapes how he teaches, particularly around test routes, common pitfalls, and staying calm under scrutiny. Learners benefit from his attention to detail with road rules and driving technique, combined with his understanding of each person's mindset behind the wheel. It's practical, real-world instruction grounded in hands-on testing experience.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61402991235
- Address
- 8 Clarendon St, Maidstone, Victoria, 3012
How Drive With Dinks Compares
in Melbourne
More reviews than 79% of driving schools in Melbourne
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8am-6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am-6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am-6pm
- Thursday
- 8am-6pm
- Friday
- 8am-6pm
- Saturday
- 8am-6pm
- Sunday
- 8am-6pm
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Melbourne
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards
- Pricing
- Lessons available in 60-120 minute durations; packages available in 5 or 10 lesson options with savings










