Package Driving School

5.0(20)

737 Ballarat Rd, Ardeer, Victoria, 3022

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 consistently praise Package Driving School's patient, confident-building approach, particularly instructor Naz, who is named repeatedly for helping nervous and first-time learners succeed on their first test attempt. With 25 years' experience across automatic and manual tuition, defensive driving, and overseas licence conversion, they deliver affordable pricing and full test-day support including vehicle use and home pick-up.

About Package Driving School

Package Driving School operates in Ardeer and across the western and southeastern suburbs of Melbourne, offering both automatic and manual driving lessons to learners at all stages. With over 25 years behind the wheel, this Victoria-based driving school covers everything from first-time learner lessons and logbook hours to defensive driving courses and hazard perception training. They're known for straightforward, affordable rates and a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease. Instructor Naz is regularly mentioned by name in customer feedback for his ability to build confidence in anxious learners and get first-timers test-ready. One parent praised how Naz not only taught their teenage son the essentials of safe driving but calmed him down and made him confident when it was time to take the test. Another learner passed their overseas licence conversion on the first go, highlighting the school's experience with international drivers adjusting to Australian roads. Test-day packages are available, covering pickup, a pre-test warm-up lesson, use of the instructor's car for the VicRoads test, and drop-off afterwards. Learners consistently mention passing on their first attempt after training with Package Driving School, and the school's straightforward, practical approach appeals to parents searching for a reliable instructor for their teenager. Nervous first-timers and overseas drivers converting their licence are both well looked after by the patient, experienced team at Package Driving School in Ardeer, with lessons available across Melbourne's west and southeast on weekends.

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

Confidence

His lessons helped me a lot to get the test on first day, and I couldn't ask for a better instructor or safer environment to learn.

Instructor

Naz is wonderful to train if you are planning to get your driver's licence even at first attempt, his lessons are very fruitful.

Pass Rate

Passed my overseas conversion first try with great experience and highly recommend Package Driving School.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Package Driving School

Yes, Package Driving School teaches both automatic and manual transmission. Published lesson prices start from around $65, confirm current rates when booking. With 25 years of experience, they cover learners at all stages across Melbourne's west and southeast, including Pakenham, Ringwood, Frankston, and Geelong. The school also offers night driving lessons and hazard perception training.

Instructor Naz is known for his patience and ability to build confidence in anxious learners. Families tell us he calms nervous students and gets them test-ready, with many first-timers passing on their first attempt. His teaching style is calm, encouraging, and focused on making learners feel safe behind the wheel, particularly helpful for teenagers and adults who feel apprehensive about driving.

Package Driving School's test-day 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 the school also offers dual control car hire if you'd prefer to practise in a safer vehicle before test day.

Yes, Package Driving School assists learners converting an overseas licence to an Australian one. Instructor Naz has guided international drivers through the VicRoads conversion process, and learners report passing their conversion test first attempt. The school's 25 years of local experience means they understand what VicRoads assessors look for and can tailor lessons to meet those requirements.

Package Driving School services a broad area across Victoria, including Melbourne's outer suburbs and regional centres. They cover Pakenham, Cranbourne, Berwick, Frankston, Clyde, and Seaford in the southeast, plus Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong further out. This makes them a practical choice for families in growth corridors or regional Victoria who want an experienced instructor without travelling into the city.

Contact Details

Address
737 Ballarat Rd, Ardeer, Victoria, 3022

How Package Driving School Compares

in Melbourne

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

More reviews than 51% 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-5pm
Thursday
8am-5pm
Friday
8am-5pm
Saturday
9am-5pm
Sunday
9am-5pm

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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