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Melbourne's 5-Star Rated Driving School

Driving School Melbourne for Safe & Confident Drivers

Rated 5.0 by 198+ students on Google — automatic driving lessons with a VicRoads accredited instructor · 98% first-attempt pass rate · From $70.

Rated 5.0 ★★★★★ 198+ Google Reviews
🎯 98% Pass Rate First-Attempt VicRoads
🎓 2,000+ Students Passed
✅ VicRoads Accredited School
📅 Weekend & after-school times go first — book early to get yours
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  • Complete Beginner
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  • Australian Licence Holder (Refresher)
  • Overseas Licence Holder
  • Drive Test Car Hire
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Established 2015

Trusted Since 2015

Founded with one mission: make every new driver feel confident, safe and road-ready. Our fully accredited instructors bring patience, expertise and a genuine passion for teaching.

VicRoads accredited · 487 Cardigan St, Carlton · 7 days, 8AM–6PM

2000+ Students
98% Pass Rate
5.0★ Google
VicRoads Accredited

More Than Just
Driving Lessons

Learning to drive should be an exciting milestone — not a stressful ordeal. Our instructors create a calm, supportive environment so you learn at your own pace.

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    VicRoads Accredited Instructors Police cleared & Working With Children checked
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    Dual-Control Vehicles Maximum safety on every single lesson
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    7 Days a Week, 8AM–6PM Flexible scheduling around your life
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    Tailored Lesson Plans First-timers to test-ready — every stage covered

The Freshers Advantage

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Safety First

Modern dual-control vehicles, regularly serviced. Your safety is our absolute priority on every lesson.

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Flexible Scheduling

Lessons 7 days a week, 8AM–6PM. Fit lessons around work, study or family.

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Best Value

From $70/hr with package deals from $210. No hidden fees, ever.

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98% Pass Rate

Our proven teaching method delivers outstanding results — most students pass first time.

Our Simple 3-Step Process

From your first call to driving away with your licence — here's exactly what to expect.

1

Book Your Lesson

Call us on 0434 521 743 or fill out our contact form to discuss your needs. We'll match you with the right lesson type — beginner, refresher, or test preparation — and lock in a time that suits you.

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2

Meet Your Instructor

Kev assesses where you're at and tailors every session to your current level — no one-size-fits-all curriculum.

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3

Get Your Licence

Work through your logbook hours with structured, professional lessons. We'll tell you honestly when you're ready for your test — backed by a 98% first-attempt pass rate.

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Our Driving Services

Professional, VicRoads-accredited lessons for every stage of your driving journey — from first lesson to full licence.

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Beginner Driving Lessons

Never been behind the wheel? Patient beginner driving lessons in a dual-control automatic — from your very first lesson to confident road driving across Melbourne.

From $70/hr
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Driving Test Car Hire

Need a car for your VicRoads test? Hire our dual-control automatic — $170 car only, or $220 with a 60-minute warm-up on the test routes.

From $170
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Refresher Driving Lessons

Rebuild lost confidence behind the wheel. Patient, judgement-free lessons for returning drivers, nervous drivers and those who have failed before.

From $80
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Overseas Licence Conversion

Converting your overseas licence to a Victorian licence? We guide you through every VicRoads requirement. 1,000+ conversions completed.

VIC Conversion
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Night Driving

Complete your mandatory 20 night logbook hours safely with dedicated evening sessions. All logbook signing included.

Logbook Hours
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🎁 Buy a lesson for yourself, a loved one or a friend

PICK YOUR PACKAGE

Flexible packages that fit your learning pace. Pay securely online — instant confirmation.

Get StartedFirst Driving Lesson Only
60 Minutes
First Driving Lesson Only
$70
1 × 60 min · Perfect intro lesson

  • ✔60-min lesson
  • ✔Dual-control vehicle
  • ✔Logbook hours signed
Best Value · 60-Minute Sessions60 Min Packages
Starter
3 × 60 Min Package
$210
3 × 60 min · $70/hr

  • ✔3 × 60-min lessons
  • ✔Logbook hours signed
  • ✔Progress feedback
🔥 Best Value
Ultimate
10 × 60 Min Package
$650
10 × 60 min · $65/hr · Save $50

  • ✔10 × 60-min lessons
  • ✔Logbook hours signed
  • ✔Priority scheduling
Extended Sessions · More Road TimeDriving Lesson Packages — 90 Min
Starter
3 × 90 Min Package
$320
3 × 90 min · ~$107/session

  • ✔3 × 90-min lessons
  • ✔Logbook hours signed
  • ✔Progress feedback
🔥 Best Value
Ultimate
10 × 90 Min Package
$950
10 × 90 min · $95/session · Save $100

  • ✔10 × 90-min lessons
  • ✔Logbook hours signed
  • ✔Priority scheduling
Rebuild ConfidenceRefresher Driving Lessons
🔥 Best Value
3 × 60 Minutes
Refresher 3-Pack
$230
3 × 60 min · ~$77/lesson · Save $10

  • ✔3 × 60-min refresher lessons
  • ✔Dual-control vehicle
  • ✔Progress feedback each session
90 Minutes
Extended Refresher Lesson
$125
1 × 90 min · More road time

  • ✔90-min refresher lesson
  • ✔Dual-control vehicle
  • ✔More time to rebuild confidence
💡 Who are refresher lessons for? Returning drivers, nervous drivers, those who've failed before, and anyone who simply hasn't driven in a while. All levels welcome — no judgement. Learn more →
VicRoads Test ReadyWarm Up & Drive Test Packages

Car hire only · 60 min warm-up + test · 90 min warm-up + test

Car Hire Only
Test Car Hire Only
$170
Test day · Dual-control vehicle

  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
  • ✔Instructor accompaniment
  • ✔15-min pre-test warm-up
2 Lessons + Test
Driving Package + Test
$290
2 × 60 min lessons + test car

  • ✔1 prep lesson + test-day warm-up
  • ✔Extra route practice
  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
  • ✔Instructor accompaniment
3 Lessons + Test
Driving Package + Test
$360
3 × 60 min lessons + test car

  • ✔2 prep lessons + test-day warm-up
  • ✔Mock test included
  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
  • ✔Post-test debrief
4 Lessons + Test
Driving Package + Test
$430
4 × 60 min lessons + test car

  • ✔3 prep lessons + test-day warm-up
  • ✔Extended route preparation
  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
  • ✔Post-test debrief
5 Lessons + Test
Driving Package + Test
$500
5 × 60 min lessons + test car

  • ✔4 prep lessons + test-day warm-up
  • ✔Mock test + failure-point drilling
  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
  • ✔Priority booking

90 Min Warm-Up + Test

1 × 90 Min + Test
90-Min Lesson + Test
$260
1 × 90-min lesson + test car

  • ✔1 × 90-min pre-test lesson
  • ✔Real VicRoads test route practice
  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
2 × 90 Min + Test
90-Min Package + Test
$360
2 × 90-min lessons + test car

  • ✔1 × 90-min prep + 90-min warm-up
  • ✔Extra route practice
  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
4 × 90 Min + Test
90-Min Package + Test
$575
4 × 90-min lessons + test car

  • ✔3 × 90-min prep + 90-min warm-up
  • ✔Extended route preparation
  • ✔Dual-control car on test day
🎯 Your Test Day with Freshers
🛣️Warm-up on the real test routes
📋Test in our dual-control car
🎉98% pass first attempt
City & FreewayMaster Melbourne's Toughest Roads

Dedicated 90-minute sessions for the skills that make the real difference — city driving and freeway confidence.

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City Driving · 90 min
$130
Melbourne CBD & hook turns
Hook turns Tram zones
90 min
  • Hook turns & tram stop rules
  • CBD lane rules & signage
  • VicRoads accredited instructor
  • Dual-control automatic vehicle
+ NEW
Freeway Driving · 90 min
$140
Merging, lanes & high-speed confidence
On-ramp Lane changes
90 min
  • On-ramp & off-ramp technique
  • Highway lane discipline
  • VicRoads accredited instructor
  • Dual-control automatic vehicle
Best Value · 10 & 15 LessonsLearner to Licence

Book Your
Lesson Online

Pick your date, time slot and lesson type. Your instructor will call you before the first lesson.

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Free reschedule (48h notice)
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Lessons 7 days across Melbourne
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Same-week bookings
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98% first-attempt pass rate
📝 Enquire OnlineThe quickest way — we call you back
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Address

487 Cardigan St
Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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Email

freshersdrivingschool@gmail.com📞 Please include your phone number so we can call you back.
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Hours

Monday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Reserve your spot — no calendar needed

Transmission ⚙️ Automatic Only
Test Package Selected
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  • ✓ No obligation
  • ⭐ 5.0 · 198+ Google reviews

We'll confirm your exact time by SMS or call.

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Booking Request Sent!

  1. We check the schedule for your preferred day and time.
  2. We call or text you to lock in your lesson.
  3. You're on the road in a dual-control automatic.

Check your email for a copy of your request.

Student Reviews

What Our Students Say

Rated 5.0 by 198+ Melbourne learners on Google.

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5.0
Google Rating
198+
Verified Reviews
98%
First-Attempt Pass
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5.0 / 5.0
198+ Verified Google Reviews

Every review is genuine and verified on Google, backed by a 98% VicRoads first-attempt pass rate. See what real Melbourne learners say about passing with Freshers.

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Best Driving School Melbourne — Freshers Driving School

Freshers Driving School Melbourne is one of Victoria's 5-star rated VicRoads accredited driving schools, serving all Melbourne suburbs from our Carlton base. Whether you're searching for driving lessons Melbourne, automatic driving lessons Melbourne, a patient driving instructor Melbourne, affordable driving lessons Melbourne or specialist overseas licence conversion Melbourne — Freshers has helped more than 2,000 Melbourne students earn their Victorian driver's licence since 2015.

Our 98% first-attempt VicRoads pass rate is one of the highest in Melbourne — which is why so many learners searching for a driving school near me choose Freshers.

2,000+Students Passed
98%First-Attempt Pass
5.0★Google Rating
198+Five-Star Reviews
Lessons from$70Book now →

Driving Lessons Melbourne — What We Offer

From beginner driving lessons Melbourne learners start with, to refresher driving lessons Melbourne drivers use to rebuild confidence, to dedicated driving test preparation Melbourne and driving test car hire Melbourne on test day — Freshers covers every stage of your licence with a VicRoads accredited instructor and a 98% first-attempt pass rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best driving school in Melbourne? ▼
Freshers Driving School Melbourne is rated 5.0 stars across 198+ verified Google reviews — making us one of Melbourne's 5-star rated driving schools. Our 98% first-attempt VicRoads pass rate is among the highest in Victoria.
How much do driving lessons cost in Melbourne? ▼
Driving lessons in Melbourne with Freshers start from $70 for a 60-minute lesson. Five-lesson packs from $340 and ten-lesson packs from $650. VicRoads test preparation packages from $220 including car hire on test day.
How many driving lessons do I need to pass in Melbourne? ▼
Most learners in Melbourne need between 15 and 30 professional lessons alongside their 120 hours of supervised driving. Our 98% pass rate means Freshers students typically need fewer lessons than average — your instructor gives a personalised estimate after lesson one.
Do you offer VicRoads test preparation in Melbourne? ▼
Yes. Our VicRoads test preparation covers the Carlton, Bundoora, Coolaroo, Mitcham, Deer Park, Werribee, Sunbury and Heatherton test centres. Your instructor trains you on the exact test routes, runs a full mock test, and provides our dual-control car on test day. From $220.
What areas of Melbourne do you service? ▼
Freshers covers all Melbourne suburbs— Carlton, Bundoora, Coolaroo, Richmond, Brunswick, Fitzroy, Parkville, Melbourne CBD, Northcote, Preston, Doncaster, Box Hill, Glen Waverley, South Yarra and many more.
Do you help with overseas driving licence conversion in Melbourne? ▼
Yes — overseas licence conversion is one of our specialities. We have completed over 1,000 successful conversions for drivers from the UK, India, China, USA, Philippines, Sri Lanka and 40+ other countries. Our instructors are specialists in Victoria's assessment requirements.
What if I need to cancel a lesson? ▼
48 hours notice is required to reschedule or cancel without charge. See our full terms on the Terms & Conditions page. We always do our best to find a new time that works for you.
Are your Melbourne driving instructors VicRoads accredited? ▼
Yes — every Freshers instructor holds a current VicRoads Driving Instructor Accreditation, a Working With Children Check and a National Police Clearance. We also have instructors who speak Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin and more.

Official resources

Helpful resources for learner drivers

Straight from VicRoads and Transport Victoria: everything you need between your learner permit and your Ps.

Freshers Driving School is an independent driving school and is not affiliated with VicRoads or Transport Victoria.

Your path to a licence

Your journey from L to P — and how we help at each step

  1. Get your Ls

    Pass the Learner Permit Test, then start driving with a supervisor.

    First lesson — $70
  2. Log your hours

    Under 21? 120 hours, including 20 at night, and hold your Ls for 12 months.

    Logbook lessons →
  3. Hazard Perception Test

    Taken before your drive test. We build the habits it checks.

    Test prep lessons →
  4. Drive test

    Warm up on the local test roads, then sit your test in our car.

    Warm-up + test — $220

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Tick what you can already do — we'll suggest the right package.

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Build your skills first

A 5-lesson pack gets the basics solid before you book your test.

5 lessons — $340
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Quick answers

Your questions, answered

Is Freshers Driving School in Carlton Melbourne?

Yes. Freshers Driving School is based at 487 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3053.

What areas near Carlton does Freshers Driving School cover?

From Carlton, Freshers covers Melbourne— Fitzroy, Brunswick, Coburg, Northcote, Preston, Melbourne CBD, Richmond, Parkville, Moonee Ponds and every surrounding area.

How long does it take to get a driver's licence in Victoria?

In Victoria, learner drivers must hold their permit for 12 months and complete 120 supervised hours (including 20 night hours) before the VicRoads drive test. Freshers' structured logbook training helps you complete hours efficiently.

Ready to Get Your Licence?

Join 2,000+ Melbourne students who passed first time with Freshers. Lessons from $70 · 7 days.

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