Hawthorn Driving School

Hawthorn is a special suburb for Defensive Driving School as our driving school office was originally located in Hawthorn before expanding across the eastern suburbs and now northern suburbs of Melbourne. Our instructors from Hawthorn therefore have an in depth knowledge of the area and local roads. Glenferrie road which is popular with our International and local students seeking driving tests and also overseas licence conversions.  We have a 50 year track record in driving instruction and have tested and proven methodologies and teaching techniques to make you a confident and safe driver.

Learning driving in Hawthorn is ideal for learner drivers as they will get to practice on a  wide variety of roads and in different conditions such as along Burwood road.  This provide our learner with experience in controlling the acceleration and braking of the vehicle in various road conditions. This is one of the techniques that every learner needs to master to ensure that they can handle a car safely and smoothly. Our instructors are well trained to guide you through these techniques.

Whether you are learning to drive in an automatic car or a manual one (subject to availability), the instructors at our school will explain the road rules and safety guidelines for the state of Victoria. Moreover, they will train you methodically so that you understand all the various topics and concepts without experiencing issues. Therefore as a beginner, if you want to get proper training and guidance, please contact us to register your interest.

At our Hawthorn driving school, we only employ certified driving instructors who have undergone rigorous training and background checks. They are patient and answer the queries of the learners during training so that they can quickly grasp all topics and concepts. Besides, our instructors offer several suggestions regarding safe driving and methods of avoiding accidents.

We always assure value for money and we have been providing our services for the last 50 years which is testament to our training techniques. Of course we also, we also assist our students prepare for the on road practical driving test. You can choose a training course from our list of packages. We also include special discounts, logbook packages, overseas licence conversions and advanced driving lessons. Defensive Driving School is therefore the most comprehensive  and the best training centre when it comes to providing all-inclusive affordable driving lessons.

• Affordable driving lessons
• Individual Standard Lessons or discounted packages
• Log book packages for learner drivers.
• Our driving instructors will act as your supervising driver using the VicRoads My Learners App
• Conduct Lessons 7 days a week
• Seniors refresher and confidence building course
• Freeway and Country Driving
• Practical Driving Test Preparation
• City driving includes hook turns and driving with trams
• Refresher courses for licenced drivers
• Driver training in dual controlled vehicles
• Driver training in your own vehicle (subject to conditions)
• Overseas Licence conversions
• Advanced driving courses including defensive driving

As Defensive Driving school has been operating in Hawthorn for many years, our driving instructors are experts in the area and have the local knowledge of the roads and this provides our students with the best driving experience possible. We ask you to contact us via email or using the “BOOK NOW” button on our website and experience our difference.