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If you don’t own a car or your car isn’t suitable for the VicRoads drive test, hiring a car for your VicRoads test in Melbourne is the smart solution. Freshers Driving School offers test-day car hire for your VicRoads driving test in Melbourne from $150 — with a modern dual-controlled automatic vehicle, instructor support and optional warm-up lessons. Available at the Carlton, Bundoora, Coolaroo, Mitcham, Deer Park, Werribee, Sunbury and Heatherton VicRoads test centres.
Why Hire a Car for Your VicRoads Driving Test in Melbourne?
Many Melbourne learner drivers arrive at their VicRoads drive test without a suitable vehicle. Common reasons include: no access to a car on the test day, a vehicle that doesn’t meet VicRoads requirements (e.g. unregistered, missing features), an unfamiliar automatic transmission (if you’ve only practised in manual), or nerves driving an unfamiliar route in a car you don’t trust. Hiring a car for your VicRoads test eliminates all these issues. You drive a modern, dual-controlled automatic vehicle that you’ve practised in — in the same conditions you’ll face in the assessment.
VicRoads Test Car Hire Packages — Melbourne
- Test car hire only — $150: Our dual-controlled automatic vehicle for your scheduled VicRoads drive test. Your instructor drives you to the test centre and waits.
- 60-minute warm-up + test car — $220: One hour on the exact test route at your Melbourne VicRoads centre, then our car for the official test. Most popular package. Recommended for all students.
- 90-minute warm-up + test car — $250: Extended preparation for maximum confidence. Ideal if it’s been a while since your last lesson.
- 3-lesson prep pack + test car — $360: Three dedicated preparation lessons on real test routes plus car hire on test day. Best for students who need structured preparation before their test.
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A 5-lesson pack gets the basics solid before you book your test.
5 lessons — $340Nearly there!
2 prep lessons + a mock test + warm-up, then your test in our car.
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A 60-minute warm-up on the local test roads, then your test in our car.
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Kev will call or text you to confirm your test car. Need it sooner? Call 0434 521 743.
Which Melbourne VicRoads Test Centres Do You Cover?
Freshers prepares students for the Carlton, Bundoora, Coolaroo, Mitcham, Deer Park, Werribee, Sunbury and Heatherton VicRoads test centres. Our instructors know the specific test routes at each centre. When you book, tell us which test centre your test is at and your instructor will plan a targeted warm-up on the correct streets.
What Are the VicRoads Requirements for Test Day Vehicles?
According to VicRoads drive test requirements, the vehicle must be registered, roadworthy, insured, have two front-seat headrests, working seat belts, and a usable speedometer. Our Freshers test vehicle meets every requirement. It is dual-controlled (instructor has brake access), fully insured, registered and serviced. If you use our car, there is nothing to worry about on the vehicle side.
How to Book Car Hire for Your VicRoads Driving Test in Melbourne
To book car hire for your VicRoads driving test in Melbourne with Freshers: use our online booking form, call 0434 521 743 or send a WhatsApp message. Tell us your test date, time and test centre. We confirm availability and match you with an instructor who knows that test centre’s routes. View our full test preparation prices or contact us for any questions. Also see our driving test tips Melbourne to prepare.
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Founder and head VicRoads accredited instructor at Freshers Driving School. Kev has personally taught every one of Freshers' 2,000+ students since 2015, with a 98% first-attempt pass rate.
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