Package Driving School

4.9(66)

4 Ali Ct, Truganina, Victoria, 3029

Best Driving Lessons in Pakenham at Affordable Prices

Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHome PickupOverseas LicenceDefensive DrivingHigh Pass RateNamed InstructorsGood Value
Lessons:AutomaticManual

Why Choose Package Driving School?

Customers praise Package Driving School's patient instructors, Abdul, Naz, and Max, for their calm, empathetic teaching that builds confidence in nervous learners and delivers first-attempt test passes. With 25 years' experience across Victoria's west and beyond, they offer full support from automatic and manual lessons through to test-day packages with home pickup and specialist courses like defensive driving.

About Package Driving School

Package Driving School brings over 25 years of instruction to Truganina and surrounding suburbs, with instructors teaching automatic and manual driving lessons across Victoria's west and beyond. A near-perfect Google rating regularly features instructors like Abdul, Naz, and Max, all singled out for making learners feel calm behind the wheel and for getting first-timers test-ready. Abdul is praised for his detailed explanations and friendly approach, helping overseas licence holders understand Australian road rules. Naz is described as comfortable to drive with and particularly good with young learners, guiding teenagers through difficult manoeuvres with patience and empathy. Max earns praise for smooth, confidence-building lessons that helped a nervous learner go from shaking hands on day one to passing the driving test. The school welcomes anxious and first-time drivers, with reviews mentioning how instructors ease nerves and turn fear into confidence. Parents recommend them for teens, and overseas drivers find the tailored instruction helpful for adapting to Australian conditions. Both automatic and manual lessons are on offer, alongside defensive driving courses, hazard perception training, and night driving sessions. Test-day packages include home pickup, a pre-test warm-up lesson, use of the instructor's vehicle for the test, and drop-off afterward. Operating from Pakenham, Ringwood, Carrum Downs, and other Victorian towns, the school runs lessons seven days a week, including weekends. Competitive rates and high first-time pass rates keep learners and parents coming back. Package Driving School can help with logbook hours, licence test preparation, or finding a patient instructor in Melbourne's west.

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

Abdul's patient, detailed instruction helped a first-time driver understand Australian road rules and feel confident from the first lesson.

Confidence

Max transformed driving from a source of fear into confidence, using smooth teaching methods that put a nervous learner at ease immediately.

Instructor

Naz guided a teenage learner through difficult manoeuvres with empathy and helped them pass the driving test on the first attempt.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Package Driving School

Yes, Package Driving School offers test-day packages across their Truganina and Victorian service areas. Each package includes home pickup, a pre-test warm-up lesson to settle nerves, use of the instructor's vehicle for your VicRoads test, and drop-off afterwards. Learners here have a strong record of passing first go, and families tell us the instructors keep things calm and professional on test day. Published lesson prices start from around $65, confirm current test-day package rates when booking.

Instructors Abdul, Naz, and Max are frequently named by local families. Abdul is known for his detailed explanations and friendly approach, particularly helpful for first-time drivers learning Australian road rules. Naz earns praise for his calm, empathetic teaching style and for guiding young learners through difficult manoeuvres, parents have told us he's excellent with teenagers. Max is recognised for smooth, confidence-building lessons that help nervous learners settle in from day one.

Yes, Package Driving School works with overseas licence holders converting to Victorian licences. Abdul in particular is known for explaining Australian road rules clearly and tailoring lessons to drivers unfamiliar with local conditions. The school's 25 years of experience means instructors understand the gaps international drivers face, from roundabout etiquette to hook turns in Melbourne's CBD. They'll guide you through VicRoads requirements and build the skills you need for safe, confident driving here.

Absolutely. Local families consistently tell us Package Driving School excels with nervous and anxious learners. Instructors like Abdul and Max are praised for their patience, calm demeanour, and ability to settle shaking hands on day one. Learners who once feared driving report overcoming anxiety through steady, supportive lessons. If you're a teenager stepping behind the wheel for the first time or an adult facing a long-held fear, the instructors here take the time to build genuine confidence at your own pace.

Package Driving School services Pakenham, Ringwood, Carrum Downs, Frankston, Mitcham, Officer, Clyde, Cranbourne, Seaford, Beaconsfield, and Berwick in Melbourne's outer suburbs, plus regional centres including Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong. They teach both automatic and manual transmission, so families can choose the option that suits their learner. The school also offers defensive driving courses, hazard perception training, and night driving lessons, handy for building well-rounded road skills.

Contact Details

Address
4 Ali Ct, Truganina, Victoria, 3029

How Package Driving School Compares

in Melbourne

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

More reviews than 67% of driving schools in Melbourne

Home Pickup — 1 of 64 in Melbourne

Defensive Driving — 1 of 78 in Melbourne

Opening Hours

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

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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