Freshers Driving School is based in Carlton — walking distance from the University of Melbourne. We pick you up from campus, Parkville, Carlton or your student accommodation. Lessons from $70, 7 days a week.
Freshers Driving School is based at 487 Cardigan Street, Carlton — less than 5 minutes from the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus. We pick students up directly from campus gates, student accommodation on Swanston Street, or anywhere in Parkville, Carlton or the surrounding suburbs.
Whether you're an undergraduate who never learned to drive, a postgraduate student wanting to finally get your licence, or an international student converting your overseas licence to a Victorian one — Freshers is Melbourne's closest and most convenient driving school for University of Melbourne students.
Kev offers lessons 7 days a week including weekends, and can accommodate lessons before 9am or after 5pm on weekdays to work around lectures and tutorials. Simply mention your available times when booking and Kev will find a slot that works.
A large proportion of University of Melbourne students come from overseas. If you hold a licence from your home country, you may be able to convert it to a Victorian licence — but you'll need to understand Melbourne's specific road rules first. Freshers has completed over 1,000 overseas licence conversions for students from countries including:
Learn more about overseas licence conversion at Freshers →
"I'm a postgrad student at UniMelb and had never driven in Australia. Kev picked me up from my Carlton share house, patiently explained everything about Melbourne's road rules (hook turns!) and I passed my VicRoads test in 8 lessons. Couldn't be easier."
"As an international student I was really nervous about driving in Melbourne. Kev was so patient and understanding of my background. He picked me up from my student accommodation in Parkville every week. I passed first attempt!"
"Convenient, affordable and incredibly professional. I booked lessons around my timetable — including Saturday mornings which were perfect. Five stars."
Best place to start. We pick you up from campus or accommodation.
Popular with students — 5 × 60-min lessons at $66 each.
Longer sessions — fewer bookings, more progress per session.
Best value for complete beginners — $65/lesson.
We pick you up from campus, accommodation or anywhere in Parkville or Carlton.
Yes. Freshers Driving School is based at 487 Cardigan Street, Carlton — less than 5 minutes from the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. We offer free pickup directly from campus.
Yes. Kev picks students up from University of Melbourne campus gates, student accommodation in Parkville and Carlton, and anywhere in the surrounding suburbs — all included in the lesson price.
Yes. Freshers specialises in driving lessons for international students and overseas licence holders. Kev has helped students from over 40 countries navigate Melbourne's road rules and pass their VicRoads test.
Yes. Lessons are available 7 days a week, including before 9am and after 5pm on weekdays. Just mention your available times when booking and Kev will find a suitable slot.
