Freshers Driving School is a VicRoads accredited driving school serving Mitcham — professional lessons, 7 days a week, from just $70. The driving school near you in Mitcham.
Short answer: the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre is at 93A Heatherdale Road, Ringwood VIC 3134. The VicRoads drive test costs $75.30. You can use Freshers' dual-control automatic for the test — $170 car only, or $220 with a 60-minute warm-up on the Mitcham test roads first.
| Test centre | Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre — 93A Heatherdale Road, Ringwood VIC 3134 (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Drive test fee | $75.30 paid to VicRoads ($53.20 test + $22.10 appointment) |
| Test car + warm-up | $220 — 60-min lesson on the Mitcham test roads, then our car for your test |
| Test car only | $170 — our dual-control automatic, instructor present |
| Before your test | Pass the Hazard Perception Test; under 21s need 120 logbook hours (20 at night). Bring your learner permit. |
| Route guide | Mitcham test centre route guide — roads, tricky spots & tips |
Send Kev your date and time — he'll confirm by text. Book early to lock in your test-day slot.
Other test centres we cover: Carlton · Bundoora · Deer Park · Werribee · Coolaroo
Centre details checked by Kev, VicRoads accredited instructor, on 24 September 2026 against VicRoads office locations and VicRoads fees. Book the test itself through myVicRoads.
Welcome to Freshers Driving School — a trusted driving school near me for Mitcham learners. We offer comprehensive driving lessons in Mitcham tailored to every learner — complete beginners, nervous drivers rebuilding confidence, or overseas licence holders converting to Victorian licences.
Mitcham's roads, including Whitehorse Road, the Mitcham Road level crossing precinct, and the residential streets feeding into Eastfield Shopping Centre, require an instructor who knows the area. Our VicRoads accredited instructors are experienced teaching throughout Mitcham and surrounds — building real skills on the roads you'll actually drive every day.
Being so close to Ringwood test centre, Mitcham students get plenty of practice on the exact roads and roundabouts examiners use most.
Ready to book your driving lesson in Mitcham? Available 7 days, 8AM–6PM.
Never driven before? Start from scratch — pedals, steering, road rules — building confidence on Mitcham's streets from lesson one.
From $70 / 60 minTest prep focused on the Mitcham VicRoads test centre at 93a Heatherdale Road — the centre Mitcham learners use most. Know exactly what the assessor expects before your test day.
From $70 / 60 minConverting your international licence to Victorian? Our Mitcham instructors are experienced with VicRoads conversion requirements for international drivers.
From $70 / 60 minNot driven in a while? Judgement-free refresher lessons that rebuild your confidence quickly and bring your skills up to current road rules.
From $80 / 60 minComplete your mandatory 20 VicRoads night logbook hours safely with dedicated evening sessions across Mitcham and surrounding suburbs.
From $85 / 60 min5 × 60 min from $340, 10 × 60 min from $650. Gift vouchers available online.
5-Pack from $340Mitcham is one of Melbourne's best-positioned suburbs for driving test preparation. The Mitcham VicRoads test centre at 93a Heatherdale Road is just minutes away, and our instructors train you on the exact streets the assessor will use — including Whitehorse Road, Canterbury Road, and the roundabouts and U-turns around Heatherdale Road.
Because Mitcham sits right inside the Ringwood test zone, your lessons double as genuine test preparation from day one. You'll be navigating the same intersections, the same shopping centre exits, and the same multi-lane roads that trip up unprepared drivers — but with your instructor guiding you the whole way first.
We also help you complete your full 120-hour logbook requirement, including the mandatory 20 hours of night driving. Evening lessons are available 7 days a week across Mitcham, Vermont, Nunawading and Blackburn.
Questions about our driving school? Call us or send an email — we reply within hours. Open 7 days a week, 8AM–6PM.
Don't see your suburb? Call us on 0434 521 743 — we service all Melbourne suburbs.
Freshers Driving School holds a 5.0 rating on Google from 198+ verified reviews and a 98% VicRoads first-attempt pass rate across Melbourne. Read what our learners say — or leave your own review after you pass with us in Mitcham.
Read our Google reviews →Freshers Driving School is a highly rated driving school in Mitcham with a perfect 5.0 Google rating from 198+ verified reviews and a 98% VicRoads first-attempt pass rate.
Driving lessons with Freshers start from just $70 for a 60-minute lesson. 5-lesson packs from $340, 10-lesson packs from $650, test day packages from $220. All prices fully transparent — no hidden fees. View full pricing →
Yes. Every instructor at Freshers Driving School holds full VicRoads accreditation, a current Working With Children Check and a National Police Clearance. Your safety is our absolute priority.
Most Mitcham learners sit their VicRoads drive test at the Mitcham VicRoads test centre at 93a Heatherdale Road (the Mitcham/Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre). Our driving school instructors know these test routes inside-out and train you specifically on the roads the assessor will use — Whitehorse Road, Mitcham Road and Canterbury Road.
The number of lessons needed varies depending on your learning pace, prior experience and confidence. Our professional Driving instructors assess your skills after your first lesson and build a personalised plan to get you test-ready as efficiently as possible.
Yes! Our driving school offers lessons 7 days a week including weekends and public holidays, from 8AM to 6PM. We fit our schedule around yours.
Yes. We offer overseas licence conversion lessons in Mitcham for international students, migrants and skilled workers converting to a Victorian licence. Learn more about overseas conversion →
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However far along you are, your instructor starts from that point — without judgement.
From your first drive, guided calmly.
Patient, pressure-free lessons at your pace.
Adjust to local roads and left-side driving.
Get back to driving after a break.
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Kev is a patient, VicRoads-accredited instructor teaching learners, nervous drivers and overseas licence holders in neighbouring Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill and Doncaster too. Automatic lessons in a dual-control car, 7 days a week, with test preparation on the real VicRoads Mitcham routes.
Hire our dual-control automatic for your test for $170, or $220 with a 60-minute warm-up on the local test routes first.
Freshers Driving School offers driving lessons in Mitcham, Box Hill, Nunawading, Ringwood and Blackburn. Our VicRoads accredited Mitcham driving instructor provides with expert training on Whitehorse Road, Mitcham Road and the Mitcham VicRoads testing centre routes. Whether you need beginner driving lessons in Mitcham, VicRoads test preparation, overseas licence conversion or refresher lessons — Freshers is Mitcham's 5-star rated driving school. Book at freshersdrivingschool.com.au or call 0434 521 743.
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