Driving Schools in Perth

Compare 145 rated driving school businesses in Perth, Western Australia. 35 are noted by reviewers for competitive pricing. Ratings range from 1.0 to 5.0 stars.

Driving Schools in Perth

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Aus Driving School in Langford

Aus Driving School

5.0(434)
Langford, Western Australia
AutomaticManualLessons from $50
Australia Unique Driving School in Hilbert

Australia Unique Driving School

5.0(374)
Hilbert, Western Australia
BEAM Driving School in Leeming

BEAM Driving School

5.0(370)
Leeming, Western Australia
AutomaticManual
Drive Mate Driving Academy in Mirrabooka

Drive Mate Driving Academy

5.0(255)
Mirrabooka, Western Australia
Lessons from $70
Take the Wheel Driving School in Noranda

Take the Wheel Driving School

5.0(206)
Noranda, Western Australia
ManualLessons from $100
Accord Driving School Perth in Lockridge

Accord Driving School Perth

5.0(202)
Lockridge, Western Australia
AutomaticManualLessons from $70
AA Driving School Perth in Perth

AA Driving School Perth

5.0(146)
Perth, Western Australia
AutomaticLessons from $85
Wanna Pass Driving Academy in Mirrabooka

Wanna Pass Driving Academy

5.0(139)
Mirrabooka, Western Australia
Driving Lessons Perth in Thornlie

Driving Lessons Perth

5.0(139)
Thornlie, Western Australia
AutomaticManual
Turbo Driving School in Parkwood

Turbo Driving School

5.0(138)
Parkwood, Western Australia
AutomaticManual
Guru Driving Tuitions in Dayton

Guru Driving Tuitions

5.0(128)
Dayton, Western Australia
AutomaticManualLessons from $80
Green Signal Driving Academy in West Perth

Green Signal Driving Academy

5.0(125)
West Perth, Western Australia
Positive Drive Driving School - padbury hillarys and surrounds in Padbury

Positive Drive Driving School - padbury hillarys and surrounds

5.0(120)
Padbury, Western Australia
ManualLessons from $80
L to P Driving Lessons in Aveley

L to P Driving Lessons

5.0(83)
Aveley, Western Australia
Driving Lessons Joondalup in Joondalup

Driving Lessons Joondalup

5.0(82)
Joondalup, Western Australia
AutomaticManual
Vero Driving School in Piara Waters

Vero Driving School

5.0(78)
Piara Waters, Western Australia
AutomaticManual
Broadway Driving School in Booragoon

Broadway Driving School

5.0(78)
Booragoon, Western Australia
AutomaticManualLessons from $85
aim2drive in Gooseberry Hill

aim2drive

5.0(77)
Gooseberry Hill, Western Australia
ManualLessons from $80

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Frequently Asked Questions About Driving Schools in Perth

Driving lesson prices in Perth vary from school to school, so it pays to compare before you book. Most driving schools offer single lessons charged by the hour, but many also sell lesson packages at a discounted rate per lesson when you buy several at once. If you are weighing up automatic versus manual, prices for the two are often similar, though this differs between providers. Lesson length, the instructor's experience level, and whether the school operates closer to the Perth CBD or in outer suburbs like Joondalup, Rockingham, or Armadale can all influence the rate. You can browse and compare published lesson prices across Perth driving schools directly on this directory, making it straightforward to find an option that suits your budget without having to ring around individually.

There is no single answer that fits every learner. The number of professional driving lessons you need depends on how quickly you build confidence, the complexity of roads you practise on, and how much supervised driving you complete with a family member or friend between lessons. Learners who tackle varied conditions, including busy stretches like Stirling Highway or Mitchell Freeway on-ramps, as well as quieter residential streets, often feel better prepared for their practical driving assessment. Keep in mind that Western Australia has specific logbook and supervised driving requirements set by the WA Department of Transport, and those rules can change. Always confirm the current requirements directly with the WA Department of Transport before you plan your timeline or book your test.

The right choice depends on what you plan to drive once you are licensed. An automatic licence restricts you to automatic vehicles only, while a manual licence allows you to drive both. Perth's stop-start traffic on roads like Karrinyup Road or the Kwinana Freeway at peak hour can make a manual gearbox more demanding to learn initially, though many learners master it without difficulty given consistent practice. If the car you will use day-to-day is automatic, starting on an automatic can build confidence faster. Tradespeople, those interested in four-wheel driving in regional areas, or anyone who may need to drive a variety of vehicles later in life often find value in learning manual. Check with the WA Department of Transport for any current licensing distinctions between the two.

Start by reading recent ratings and written reviews from other learners, as these give a realistic picture of how an instructor communicates and handles nervous students. On this directory you can filter Perth driving instructors by suburb, star rating, languages spoken, and whether they offer pickup from home or a specific address, useful if you are arranging lessons around school drop-off in areas like Canning Vale or Ellenbrook. Families sometimes prefer a female instructor for a younger learner, and that filter is available here too. Look at whether the instructor offers nervous-learner support or a test-day package that includes use of their car for the practical assessment. Matching an instructor's teaching style and availability to your learner's schedule and confidence level is just as valuable as price.

For a driving lesson, your current Western Australian learner's licence is the essential item, your instructor will need to sight it before you drive. Wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes that give you good pedal feel, and bring any glasses or contact lenses you need for driving. If your logbook is paper-based, bring it so the instructor can sign off hours. For the practical driving assessment itself, requirements are set by the WA Department of Transport, so confirm exactly what identification, logbook records, and other documentation you need to present well before your test date, as the rules can be updated. On test day, arriving a few minutes early at the testing centre, whether that is in Midland, Fremantle, Joondalup, or elsewhere, gives you time to settle before you get behind the wheel.