TLC Driving School

5.0(122)

Blenheim Rd, Newport, Victoria, 3015

Tender loving care

TLC Driving School in Newport
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic
Instructors:Amelia

Why Choose TLC Driving School?

Customers consistently rate TLC Driving School highly for Amelia's exceptional patience and ability to build genuine confidence in nervous and teenage learners. With numerous first-attempt passes and strong results across Newport and western Melbourne suburbs, TLC Driving School delivers focused, personalised instruction backed by hundreds of positive reviews.

About TLC Driving School

TLC Driving School, based in Newport and serving Melbourne's western suburbs, has built an exceptional reputation with a near-perfect Google rating and a steady stream of learners passing their test first go. Owner and sole instructor Amelia brings a warm, patient teaching style that resonates especially well with nervous learners and teenagers just starting out. Parents regularly mention how comfortable their kids felt behind the wheel, and many reviews highlight Amelia's genuine care for each student's progress, she's not just ticking off logbook hours, she's building real confidence. Specialising in automatic driving lessons, Amelia covers everything from parking and three-point turns to freeway driving and Melbourne's tricky hook turns. She tailors each lesson to the learner's pace, whether that's a first-timer working through early nerves or someone brushing up after a long break. Her calm, reassuring approach makes a real difference for anxious drivers, and she's known for explaining manoeuvres clearly without pressure. Learners across Altona, Footscray, Hoppers Crossing, Sunshine, Williamstown, and surrounding areas have found her easy to work with and genuinely invested in their success. TLC also offers a test-day package, with Amelia accompanying learners on test day for that extra confidence boost, a service parents and students alike appreciate. With flexible lesson times including evenings and Saturday mornings, and a focus on real-world driving skills, this is a driving school well worth a call if you're after patient, professional instruction in Melbourne's west. Having a female instructor option is a drawcard for many families, and Amelia's track record speaks for itself: learners leaving TLC aren't just passing tests, they're becoming safe, capable drivers.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $55
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
45 minute lesson45 min$55
1 hour lesson60 min$70
1 hour and half lesson90 min$100
2 hour lesson120 min$140
5x 45 minutes lesson5 lessons$260
5x 1 hour lessons5 lessons$320
10x 45 minutes lesson10 lessons$500
10x 1 hour lessons10 lessons$630
Drive Test Package60 min$230

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

Services

  • Automatic driving lessons
  • Night and day lessons
  • Freeway lessons
  • Parking lessons
  • Refresher and update lessons
  • 3 point turns
  • Reverse parking
  • Angle parking
  • U turns/hook turns
  • Intersection training

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Amelia's patience and calm approach transformed a nervous learner's confidence behind the wheel, making lessons supportive and encouraging from first lesson through to passing the test.

Pass Rate

Multiple learners passed their P-plate test on the first attempt after lessons with Amelia, who focuses on building genuine driving competence rather than just ticking off logbook hours.

Confidence

Parents consistently praise Amelia for helping their teenage children feel comfortable and confident, with daughters overcoming driving nerves and gaining real self-assurance on the road.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About TLC Driving School

Yes, TLC Driving School offers a test-day package, and Amelia does accompany learners to their Victorian driving test. Families tell us this makes a huge difference, having your regular instructor beside you during the test settles nerves and gives learners that final confidence boost. Combined with Amelia's thorough preparation in the weeks leading up, many learners here pass first go. If you're booking a test soon, ask Amelia about including the test-day package when you arrange lessons.

TLC Driving School serves a wide swathe of Melbourne's western suburbs, including Newport, Williamstown, Altona, Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon, Spotswood, Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Hoppers Crossing, Laverton, Seabrook, and Williams Landing. Amelia teaches automatic transmission only, covering everything from basic parking and three-point turns to freeway driving and Melbourne's hook turns. Published lesson prices start from around $55, confirm current rates and your pickup location when booking. Cash payment is preferred before each lesson unless you arrange otherwise in advance.

Absolutely. Amelia has built a strong reputation for working calmly with nervous and anxious learners, especially teenagers just starting out. Parents regularly mention how comfortable their kids felt behind the wheel, and adult learners who were initially apprehensive say Amelia's patient, supportive approach made driving far less intimidating. She tailors each lesson to the learner's pace and genuinely cares about building real confidence, not just ticking off logbook hours. If nerves are holding you or your child back, Amelia's teaching style is a great fit.

TLC Driving School covers the full range of skills Victorian learners need: reverse parking, angle parking, three-point turns, U-turns, Melbourne's tricky hook turns, intersection training, and freeway driving. Amelia also offers night driving lessons, parking practice, and refresher lessons for drivers returning to the road. Each lesson is tailored to what the learner needs most, whether that's building confidence in busy traffic, mastering parallel parking, or preparing for the test. The school's focus is on producing safe, competent drivers ready for real-world conditions across Melbourne's west.

Contact TLC Driving School directly to arrange lessons with Amelia, she's the sole instructor and her schedule fills quickly given her excellent reputation. Payment is due in cash before each lesson unless you've made prior arrangements; package deals must be paid upfront or at the first lesson. If you need to cancel or reschedule, give at least 24 hours' notice to avoid a cancellation fee. Amelia serves suburbs across Melbourne's west from her Newport base, so confirm your pickup location and preferred lesson times when you book.

Contact Details

Address
Blenheim Rd, Newport, Victoria, 3015

How TLC 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 77% of driving schools in Melbourne

Female Instructor — 1 of 156 in Melbourne

Opening Hours

Monday
9am-6pm
Tuesday
9am-6pm
Wednesday
9am-6pm
Thursday
9am-6pm
Friday
9am-6pm
Saturday
9am-2pm
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Altona, Altona Bay, Altona North, Altona Meadows, Brooklyn, Braybrook, Deer Park, Flemington, Footscray, Hoppers Crossing, Kealba, Kensington, Laverton, Newport, Seaholme, Seabrook, Seddon, Spotswood, St Albans, Sunshine, Williamstown, Williams Landing, Yarraville
Pricing
Payment must be made in cash before each lesson unless prior arrangement made. Package deals and promotional packages must be paid in advance or at commencement of first lesson. 24 hour cancellation notice required or a fee will apply.

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