Strive2Drive
Clarendon St, Thornbury, Victoria, 3071
Why Choose Strive2Drive?
Customers consistently praise Strive2Drive's patient, confidence-building approach, particularly instructors Sandro and Emmanuel, who are named repeatedly across reviews. The school specialises in turning nervous learners into capable drivers through calm, thorough instruction across manual and automatic transmission, and serves the greater Melbourne area including international students and licence conversions.
About Strive2Drive
Services
- driving lessons for new learner drivers
- adult learner driver lessons
- lessons for international students
- refresher lessons
- driving test preparation
- license retest preparation for suspended or international licenses
- parent or guardian train the trainer lessons
- gift vouchers
What Customers Say on Google
“After years of struggling with different instructors, Sandro's patient manual tuition over just a few weeks transformed this learner's confidence and skills.”
“Emmanuel went beyond driving instruction to provide mental support, helping a learner overcome past negative experiences and pass their test.”
“A nervous adult learner in their late 30s found Sandro's calm, patient guidance transformed their anxiety into capability throughout the learning process.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Strive2Drive
Yes, Strive2Drive teaches both manual and automatic transmission across the greater Melbourne area. Instructor Sandro is particularly well-regarded for manual lessons, learners tell us he makes mastering the clutch surprisingly straightforward, even for people who've struggled with other instructors. Whether you're after manual for versatility or automatic for simplicity, the school's certified instructors will tailor lessons to your goals and comfort level.
Absolutely. Strive2Drive has a strong track record with anxious adult learners, including people in their late 30s who've avoided driving for years. Instructors Sandro and Manny (Emmanuel) are named again and again for their calm, patient approach, they check in on how you're feeling, build skills gradually, and create a genuinely encouraging environment. Many adult learners here have gone from dreading lessons to passing first go and enjoying the process.
Strive2Drive explicitly offers lessons for international students and licence retest preparation for overseas licence holders adapting to Australian roads. The instructors focus on real-world driving skills, navigating highways, large roundabouts, and narrow lanes, so you're prepared for Melbourne's varied conditions, not just the test. The school's patient, thorough teaching style helps international learners build genuine confidence behind the wheel.
Strive2Drive's named instructors, Sandro and Manny (Emmanuel), are a major trust signal. Sandro is praised repeatedly for his calm, patient manual instruction and his knack for building confidence in nervous learners. Manny earns glowing feedback for his real-life driving focus, his ability to put anxious students at ease instantly, and his genuine care for each learner's success. Families tell us these instructors don't just teach you to pass a test, they prepare you to drive safely for life.
Strive2Drive has a strong record of first-time passes, many learners here have passed on their first attempt, including people who lacked confidence or had poor experiences elsewhere. The school offers dedicated driving test preparation and retest prep for those who need a second go. Instructors drill the essential skills, take you through challenging real-world scenarios, and ensure you're mentally and practically ready for test day. The result is learners who feel genuinely prepared, not just coached to scrape through.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61417334744
- Address
- Clarendon St, Thornbury, Victoria, 3071
How Strive2Drive Compares
in Melbourne
11 reviews on Google
Overseas Licence — 1 of 163 in Melbourne
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-7pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-7pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-7pm
- Thursday
- 7am-7pm
- Friday
- 7am-7pm
- Saturday
- 8am-3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- greater Melbourne area
- Certifications
- Certified instructors
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards









