My Instructor Driving School - Best Car Driving Academy

4.9(217)

2 Gourock St, Reservoir, Victoria, 3073

The Leader in Defensive Driving, Traffic School & Drivers Education for both Teens and Adults.

Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensHome PickupDefensive DrivingHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:AutomaticManual

Why Choose My Instructor Driving School - Best Car Driving Academy?

Customers consistently praise George for his patience with nervous and anxious learners, helping build confidence from the first lesson. Based in Reservoir and Keys2drive accredited, My Instructor Driving School teaches both automatic and manual across 40+ northern Melbourne suburbs, with home pickup available and published lesson prices starting from around $60.

About My Instructor Driving School - Best Car Driving Academy

My Instructor Driving School sits at the heart of Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering patient, personalised driving lessons that keep nervous learners and eager teenagers on track. Based in Reservoir, George, the owner and instructor regularly mentioned in learner feedback, teaches both automatic and manual transmission across a wide service area, including Preston, Thomastown, Coburg, Epping, Bundoora, Brunswick, and Craigieburn. He's Keys2drive accredited and holds qualifications in road transport instruction and training, so learners benefit from structured, professional teaching grounded in real-world defensive driving principles. George's calm, supportive approach is consistently praised by learners. Anxious first-timers and nervous learners repeatedly mention how he helped them build confidence quickly, and parents report their teenagers felt comfortable and safe from lesson one. The school caters for all stages: first-time learners on their L-plates, logbook hours, licence test preparation, and even defensive driving courses for new P-platers or those returning to the road. Pickup and drop-off from home are available when possible, making lesson logistics straightforward for busy families. With a near-perfect Google rating built on more than two hundred reviews, the school is a popular pick for driving lessons in Reservoir and the wider northern suburbs. Learners have passed their tests on their first attempt under George's instruction, evidence of the clear, methodical teaching style that learners describe. Weekend lessons are available, and the school is welcoming to all learners, LGBTQ+ friendly and appointment-based to suit individual schedules. First-time learners needing patient, step-by-step guidance and parents looking for a reliable, experienced instructor their teenager will trust find that My Instructor Driving School delivers calm, competent lessons that get results.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $60
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
One Lesson (Auto) - 45 minutesAutomatic · 45 min$60
One Lesson (Auto) - 60 minutesAutomatic · 60 min$70
One Lesson (Auto) - 90 minutesAutomatic · 90 min$95
Take 5 Driving Lessons (Auto) - 60 minutesAutomatic · 5 lessons$350
Take 5 Driving Lessons (Auto) - 90 minutesAutomatic · 5 lessons$435
Take 10 Driving Lessons (Auto) - 60 minutesAutomatic · 10 lessons$600
Take 10 Driving Lessons (Auto) - 90 minutesAutomatic · 10 lessons$950

Prices are published by My Instructor Driving School - Best Car Driving Academy and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • Driving lessons
  • Driving instruction (automatic)
  • Driving instruction (manual)
  • Key2drive free lesson
  • Personalised driving lessons
  • Defensive driving

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

George was really patient with a learner who felt anxious about getting their licence, providing knowledgeable instruction that led to a successful result.

Confidence

A parent noted their son felt comfortable from the first lesson and went on to pass their P's test on their 18th birthday with no issues.

Patience

George takes time to answer questions and clear up doubts, helping nervous learners regain confidence and improve their driving skills.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About My Instructor Driving School - Best Car Driving Academy

Yes, My Instructor Driving School offers pickup and drop-off from your address when possible across their northern Melbourne service area, including Reservoir, Preston, Thomaston, Coburg, Epping, Brunswick, and Craigieburn. George, the instructor, will collect learners from home for their lesson, which is handy for families without a second car or parents juggling work commitments. Published lesson prices start from around $60, confirm current rates and pickup availability when you book.

George is particularly patient with anxious first-time drivers. Learners who felt nervous behind the wheel tell us he helped them build confidence quickly, taking time to answer questions and explain each step calmly. One learner who was quite anxious got their licence thanks to his patient, supportive approach. If your teen or you are feeling apprehensive about learning to drive, George's teaching style is designed to put nervous learners at ease from the first lesson.

Yes, My Instructor Driving School teaches both automatic and manual transmission, so you can choose whichever suits your needs. George tailors lessons to each learner, whether you're after an auto licence for ease or want manual skills for flexibility. The school also offers the Keys2drive free lesson, which is a government-funded session for learners and their supervising driver, helping families understand safer driving habits together.

Learners here have a strong record of passing their driving test on the first attempt. One learner got their P's on their eighteenth birthday with no issues after training with George for just over a month. Families tell us George prepares students thoroughly, even practising the actual test route beforehand, which builds familiarity and confidence on test day. His structured, defensive driving focus helps learners meet VicRoads requirements and become safe, capable drivers.

Absolutely. Parents in Preston, Reservoir, and surrounding suburbs trust George to teach their teenage learners. One parent mentioned their son felt comfortable with George from the very first lesson, and many teens have successfully gained their P's under his instruction. George is patient, clear, and supportive, which helps young drivers build real-world skills and confidence without feeling overwhelmed. He covers defensive driving principles, preparing teens not just to pass a test but to stay safe on Melbourne's roads.

Contact Details

Address
2 Gourock St, Reservoir, Victoria, 3073

How My Instructor Driving School - Best Car Driving Academy Compares

in Melbourne

Rated 4.9 above the Melbourne average of 4.8
This biz
4.9
Average
4.8

More reviews than 87% of driving schools in Melbourne

Home Pickup — 1 of 64 in Melbourne

Defensive Driving — 1 of 78 in Melbourne

Opening Hours

Monday
8am-6pm
Tuesday
8am-6pm
Wednesday
8am-6pm
Thursday
8am-6pm
Friday
8:30am-6pm
Saturday
8:30am-6pm
Sunday
9am-5pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Preston, Reservoir, Thomastown, Coburg, Epping, Northcote, Kingsbury, Bundoora, Avondale Heights, West Avondale Heights, Balwyn, Brunswick, Broadmeadows, Meadow Heights, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Dallas, Essendon, Fawkner, Greensborough, Greenvale, Gladstone Park, Glenroy, Heidelberg, Keilor, Keilor Downs, Mernda, Millpark, Macleod, Niddrie, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale, Rosanna, Roxburgh Park, Strathmore, South Morang, Thornbury, Tullamarine, West Meadow, Wollert
Certifications
Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics: (Road Transport - Car Driving Instruction), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Keys2drive accredited
Pricing
Pickup and drop-off from student's address available when possible.

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