{"id":65,"date":"2017-04-06T14:05:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T11:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2026-09-14T05:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T05:46:32","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1626845174471{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL PERTH<\/h3>\n<h4>Serving Perth Learners Since 1965<\/h4>\n<p>Defensive Driving School has provided driving instruction in Perth since 1965. We help learners develop safe driving skills, confidence and good driving habits for life.<\/p>\n<h3>OUR DRIVING LESSONS<\/h3>\n<p>We provide lessons in both manual and automatic vehicles, including learner driving lessons, advanced driving lessons, practical driving assessment preparation and refresher lessons for licensed drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Our qualified and experienced instructors service selected suburbs across the Perth metropolitan area. Instructor availability may vary between suburbs, so please contact us to confirm whether lessons are currently available in your area.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>OUR PROMISE<\/h3>\n<p>We understand that learning to drive can feel challenging. Our instructors provide patient, practical guidance suited to each learner\u2019s experience and confidence level.<\/p>\n<h3>WHY CHOOSE DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Serving Perth learners since 1965<\/li>\n<li>Manual and automatic driving lessons<\/li>\n<li>Qualified and experienced instructors<\/li>\n<li>Block-booking discounts available<\/li>\n<li>Convenient online enquiries and bookings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact us to discuss your driving needs, lesson availability and the most suitable option for you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SAFETY AND LEARNER SUPPORT <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;OUR VEHICLES AND SAFETY&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1603688039942-d1d20ab0-7673&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Our manual and automatic training vehicles are air-conditioned, regularly serviced and maintained for safety, comfort and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicles used for lessons are fitted with dual-control brakes, allowing the instructor to respond when necessary. 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