Package Driving School

5.0(17)

Unit 1/156 Casey Dr, Lalor, Victoria, 3075

Best Driving Lessons in Pakenham at Affordable Prices

Patient with Nervous LearnersTest-Day PackageHome PickupDefensive DrivingHigh Pass RateNamed InstructorsGood Value
Lessons:AutomaticManual

Why Choose Package Driving School?

Customers consistently report first-attempt test passes and praise instructors for patience and clear teaching, backed by 25 years of experience in the industry. Package Driving School covers both automatic and manual lessons across a broad service area with home pick-up, test-day packages, and affordable pricing from around $65 per hour.

About Package Driving School

Package Driving School operates out of Lalor in Melbourne's northern suburbs, offering learner lessons across both automatic and manual transmissions. With over 25 years of experience, the team serves a wide service area including Pakenham, Ringwood, Carrum Downs, and surrounding Victorian communities, bringing door-to-door pickup and a full suite of lesson types to learners across the northern and south-eastern regions. Instructors Mahmud and Naz both feature prominently in customer reviews. Mahmud is regularly praised for his calm, experienced, and patient approach, particularly with beginners still finding their feet behind the wheel. One learner described him as "really experienced and patient with learner drivers", while another noted his clear and helpful instruction style. Naz also earns compliments for the quality of service and support. The school's instructors are known for their patience with nervous or anxious learners, helping first-timers build confidence gradually and methodically. Learners regularly pass their driving test on the first attempt after training with Package Driving School. Reviews mention successful first-go passes, with one learner crediting the school directly for passing in their first attempt. Test-day packages are available, including pickup, a pre-test warm-up lesson, use of the instructor's vehicle for the test, and drop-off afterwards, removing much of the stress from test day. Beyond standard logbook lessons and test preparation, Package Driving School offers defensive driving courses, hazard perception training, and night driving lessons for learners wanting to build well-rounded road skills. Dual control car hire is also available. The school holds a near-perfect Google rating, reflecting consistent praise for professionalism, clear instruction, and fair pricing. First-timers in Lalor and learners in Frankston, Mitcham, or Bendigo can access both manual lessons and full test-day packages, alongside the practical skills and calm teaching style that get learners test-ready.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $65
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
Automatic LessonAutomatic · 60 min$65
Manual LessonManual · 60 min$85
Automatic Test OnlyAutomatic$180
Automatic Lesson + TestAutomatic$220
Manual Test OnlyManual$250
Manual Lesson + TestManual$285

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

Services

  • driving lessons
  • automatic driving lessons
  • manual driving lessons
  • test-day packages
  • defensive driving courses
  • hazard perception training
  • night driving lessons
  • dual control car hire

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Passed the driving test on the first attempt after instruction from Naz, who provided clear explanations and helpful guidance throughout lessons.

Instructor

Mahmud demonstrated professionalism and enthusiasm, with a patient approach that made learning straightforward and boosted confidence behind the wheel.

Pass Rate

Achieved a licence on the first attempt with consistent, patient instruction and clear explanations of driving concepts.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Package Driving School

Yes, Package Driving School offers complete test-day packages that include pickup from your door, a pre-test warm-up lesson to settle nerves, use of the instructor's vehicle for the VicRoads test, and drop-off afterwards. This takes the stress out of test day, you arrive calm, familiar with the car, and ready to pass. Many learners here have passed first go with this support.

Instructors Mahmud and Naz both teach at Package Driving School and are known locally for their calm, patient approach with nervous and beginner learners. Mahmud in particular is described as experienced and patient, walking learners through everything clearly until skills click. If you're anxious about starting lessons, this is a school that takes the time to build your confidence step by step.

Package Driving School serves a wide area across Melbourne's northern and south-eastern suburbs, including Pakenham, Ringwood, Carrum Downs, Frankston, Mitcham, Officer, Cranbourne, Seaford, Beaconsfield, and Berwick. They also teach in regional centres like Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong. Door-to-door pickup is part of the service, so lessons come to you wherever you're based in their coverage zone.

Yes, Package Driving School teaches lessons in both automatic and manual vehicles, so you can choose the transmission that suits your needs or the car you'll be driving long-term. Published lesson prices start from around $65, confirm current rates and availability when you book. With over 25 years of teaching experience, the instructors know both transmission types inside out.

Yes, Package Driving School includes defensive driving courses and hazard perception training as part of their lesson offering. These sessions help learners spot risks early, handle unexpected situations calmly, and build safer habits from the start, skills that matter long after you've passed your test. Night driving lessons are also available to round out your experience in different conditions.

Contact Details

Address
Unit 1/156 Casey Dr, Lalor, Victoria, 3075

How Package Driving School Compares

in Melbourne

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

17 reviews on Google

Home Pickup — 1 of 64 in Melbourne

Defensive Driving — 1 of 78 in Melbourne

Opening Hours

Monday
9am-5pm
Tuesday
9am-5pm
Wednesday
9am-5pm
Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday
9am-5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Pakenham, Ringwood, Carrum Downs, Frankston, Mitcham, Officer, Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong, Clyde, Cranbourne, Seaford, Beaconsfield, Berwick
Years in Business
25+
Pricing
Prices are per-hour for standard lessons. Test-day packages include pick-up, pre-test warm-up lesson, use of instructor's vehicle for the test, and drop-off. Dual control car hire also available.

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