Shiva driving school Melbourne

5.0(30)

Unit 1/18-20 Francis St, Clayton, Victoria, 3168

Melbourne's #1 Indian Instructors

Shiva driving school Melbourne in Clayton
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHome PickupOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed InstructorsGood Value
Lessons:Automatic
Languages spoken:HindiPunjabiGujarati

Why Choose Shiva driving school Melbourne?

Customers consistently pass their driving test on the first attempt with Shiva Driving School Melbourne, backed by a 97% first-time pass rate. DIA-certified instructors BJ and Vansh specialise in building confidence with nervous learners through patient, safety-focused instruction. With free pick-up and drop-off, multilingual tuition, and a competitive $200 test package across 40+ suburbs, they offer accessible, results-driven lessons for beginners and overseas licence conversions.

About Shiva driving school Melbourne

Shiva Driving School Melbourne, based in Clayton, has built a strong reputation across Melbourne's south-east suburbs, with instructors BJ and Vansh consistently praised for their calm, patient teaching style. Both certified by the Driving Instructor Authority, they specialise in automatic transmission lessons and work particularly well with nervous drivers and first-timers, offering multilingual instruction in Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, and English. The school's focus on confidence-building is evident in learner feedback. Several learners mention starting out anxious or fearful, one even talked about their fear of crowded roads, but felt reassured straight away. BJ is regularly praised for making learners feel comfortable behind the wheel, never rushed, while Vansh earns similar praise for his encouraging approach with beginners. This patient, step-by-step method clearly works: learners often pass their test first go, with the school noting a strong first-time pass rate. Free door-to-door pickup and drop-off make lessons convenient for teenagers and busy parents alike. They teach across a broad service area, from Clayton and Oakleigh through to Dandenong, Frankston, Cranbourne, Rowville, and even out to Pakenham and Berwick, using modern Toyota Corolla and Camry hybrids. Open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm, Shiva Driving School Melbourne also offers overseas licence conversion lessons, making them a popular pick for migrants settling in the south-east. Nervous learners needing extra reassurance, parents looking for patient instruction for their teenagers, and learners preparing for their P2 licence all benefit from this team's clear, supportive lessons that get results.

Lesson Prices

Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
Test Package60 min$200

Prices are published by Shiva driving school Melbourne and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • driving lessons
  • beginner lessons
  • test preparation
  • test-day package
  • overseas licence conversion

What Customers Say on Google

Pass Rate

Passed the driving test on the first attempt after booking just a few sessions with instructor Vansh, who demonstrated patience and a positive attitude throughout.

Confidence

BJ's patient and calm teaching style helped build confidence, particularly in weak areas, with clear explanations of road rules and consistent emphasis on safety.

Patience

Instructor helped overcome fear of driving, especially on crowded roads, through patient guidance from the basics with encouragement and targeted feedback.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Shiva driving school Melbourne

Yes, instructors BJ and Vansh speak Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, and English. This is particularly helpful for learners and families more comfortable discussing driving concepts in their first language. The school's bilingual teaching approach is a standout in Clayton's south-east suburbs, where many households prefer instruction that bridges language and builds confidence from the first lesson onward.

The published test package is $200 and includes car hire plus a one-hour warm-up lesson before your test, confirm current rates when booking. The school also offers free pick-up and drop-off across Clayton, Dandenong, Oakleigh, Frankston, and dozens of other south-east suburbs. Learners here have a strong record of passing first attempt, with instructor BJ and Vansh guiding students through exactly what VicRoads assessors look for.

Absolutely. Instructors BJ and Vansh are both Driving Instructor Authority certified and are known locally for their calm, patient approach with anxious learners. Families tell us learners who started out fearful of crowded roads or hesitant behind the wheel felt reassured from the first lesson. The teaching style focuses on building confidence step-by-step, never rushing, and addressing weak areas until learners feel genuinely road-ready.

The school services a wide area across Melbourne's south-east: Clayton, Oakleigh, Dandenong, Noble Park, Springvale, Frankston, Cranbourne, Berwick, Narre Warren, Cheltenham, Ringwood, and many more. Free pick-up and drop-off is available throughout these suburbs, handy for parents coordinating lessons around school or work. Lessons are taught in automatic transmission vehicles, seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.

Yes, overseas licence conversion is one of the school's core services. Instructors BJ and Vansh work with new arrivals who need to convert an international licence to an Australian one, covering Victorian road rules, local driving customs, and practical skills needed for the VicRoads assessment. Their multilingual instruction (Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, English) is especially helpful for recently arrived families navigating the conversion process.

Contact Details

Address
Unit 1/18-20 Francis St, Clayton, Victoria, 3168

How Shiva driving school Melbourne Compares

in Melbourne

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

More reviews than 56% of driving schools in Melbourne

Home Pickup — 1 of 64 in Melbourne

Good Value — 1 of 139 in Melbourne

Opening Hours

Monday
8am-8pm
Tuesday
8am-8pm
Wednesday
8am-8pm
Thursday
8am-8pm
Friday
8am-8pm
Saturday
8am-8pm
Sunday
8am-8pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Clayton, Oakleigh, Huntingdale, Chadstone, Mulgrave, Springvale, Westall, Moorabbin, Dandenong, Noble Park, Keysborough, Doveton, Eumemmerring, Bangholme, Dandenong South, Hallam, Cranbourne, Carrum Downs, Sandhurst, Skye, Langwarrin, Frankston, Seaford, Cheltenham, Ringwood, Rowville, Ferntree Gully, Boronia, Bayswater, Vermont, Mitcham, Nunawading, Brighton, Bentleigh, Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Mentone, Parkdale, Mordialloc, Merinda Park, Pakenham, Berwick, Narre Warren, Endeavour Hills, Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Chelsea
Certifications
DIA Certified, Driving Instructor Authority (DIA) certified
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Pricing
Test package of $200 includes car hire and 1 hour warm-up lesson. Free pick-up and drop-off available.

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