Canberra, ACT7 days, including evenings and weekends

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Local Canberra driving school

Patient instruction since 2017

We help learners build safe habits, practical skill and confidence through calm, one-to-one lessons.

Who we teach

A steady way to learn

Learning to drive can be exciting, stressful, or both. Lessons adapt to your experience and confidence, with clear explanations and time to practise each skill.

We teach complete beginners, ACT logbook learners, people preparing for a government assessment, overseas licence holders, anxious learners and licensed drivers returning after a break.


Automatic and manual lessons

Automatic lessons are provided in the instructor’s vehicle. Manual lessons are available in the student’s own suitable car, which must be registered, roadworthy and appropriately insured for driving instruction.

What you can expect

Our approach

Learn for the road, not only the test

Test preparation matters, but safe observation, judgement and decision-making matter every day after you get your licence.

1

Start where you are

Your first lesson finds what you already do well and what should come next.

2

Practise with purpose

Every lesson focuses on useful skills, not unplanned driving around.

3

Know your progress

You get practical feedback on what to practise between lessons.

Canberra driving instruction built around the learner

Progressive ACT Driving School has helped Canberra learners since 2017. The aim is simple: teach safe driving in a calm environment and give each learner clear, practical feedback. Lessons are suitable for teenagers, adults, overseas licence holders, nervous learners and drivers returning after a break.

Why learners choose Progressive ACT Driving School

  • Patient, respectful instruction for beginners and anxious drivers
  • ACT logbook driving lessons and government-test preparation
  • Automatic lessons in the instructor’s dual-controlled vehicle
  • Manual instruction in the learner’s suitable vehicle
  • Seven-day availability, including evenings and weekends
  • Pickup by arrangement from supported Canberra suburbs
  • Clear lesson prices and discounted packages

We do not promise that every learner will need the same number of lessons. Progress depends on prior experience, private practice, confidence and how consistently safe skills can be demonstrated.

Vehicles

Automatic and manual lessons

Automatic lessons are in the instructor’s dual-controlled car. Manual lessons are in your own registered, roadworthy and appropriately insured manual car, after an instructor safety check.

Reviews

Learners feel calmer, and they pass

4.8 average from 200+ Google reviews.

★★★★★

“He has been very patient and persistent… I didn’t feel nervous during the test and throughout.”

Robson Correia

★★★★★

“He was very clear with instructions and made me feel at ease.”

Huda Salem

★★★★★

“Driving instructor always kept me calm throughout my driving lessons.”

Thilina Ranbaduge

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Learn with us

Suleman is an ACT-accredited driving instructor who has helped Canberra learners through Progressive ACT Driving School since 2017. His teaching approach is patient, practical and adapted to the learner’s current confidence and experience.

You work with one consistent instructor who understands your progress from lesson to lesson. Training is available for beginners, nervous learners, ACT logbook students, overseas licence holders, test preparation and refresher drivers.

  • ACT-accredited driving instruction
  • Experience teaching Canberra learners since 2017
  • Calm support for nervous and first-time drivers
  • Automatic instruction and manual lessons in a suitable learner vehicle

Speak with Us

Ready to get started?

Tell us your licence stage, experience and suburb, and we’ll suggest the right first lesson.

Open 7 days, 7:00am to 7:00pm · Canberra, ACT