Driving instructor guiding a learner driver during a driving lesson, reviewing notes together in a parked car
Driving instructor guiding a learner driver during a driving lesson, reviewing notes together in a parked car

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What do driving lessons include?

Driving lessons include courses about car controls and operators, driving rules and safety issues, and essential habits to master on the road. For starters, your driving tuition also covers basic practices like starting the car, covering the clutch and brake, or moving around quiet roads. While most driving instructors can bring their four wheels for the task, feel free to use your own if you want! Although to avoid any unfortunate incidents during your driving lesson, make sure to have your vehicle diagnosed and serviced in advance. Here’s what to expect from your car driving lessons:

Automatic driving lessons

There are more things to learn from your automatic driving lesson than simply braking and accelerating. When you book automatic car driving lessons near you, instructors will introduce you to the automatic gearboxes, which commonly contain letters and numbers signifying park, reverse, neutral, and drive. Understanding the brake and accelerator pedals is easy, so your instructor may focus on teaching you about the mirror, speed, and how to shift gears when driving up or down a slope, in traffic jams, or when parking. Having automatic driving lessons near you also lets you drive around, starting from a quiet parkway or backstreet and maybe reversing around a corner. Since this car is significantly easier to manoeuvre, it wouldn’t take long before you start practising around busier public roads.

Manual driving lessons

Due to its complicated controls, driving and mastering a manual car can be a little more intricate than learning an automatic vehicle. Braking and accelerating are easy, but clutch pedalling can be more challenging. One of the best ways to get a clear grasp of its functions is learning the biting or friction point. Once you’ve got the hang of it, your instructor lets you know how to shift gears to maximise your fuel consumption. Driving on hills is optional but still a critical element of your manual driving lesson. If you don’t know how to control your clutch and change gears on a slope, chances are you might start rolling down. To avoid such conflicts, ask your instructor for tips and tricks when getting manual driving lessons near you.

Advanced driving lessons

If you want to take your driving skills to the next level, you can also turn to Airtasker for intensive driving lessons near you. An experienced driver takes charge of this task. Usually, it includes a range of defensive and performance driving courses to help you drive more efficiently on public roads and highways. No need to overspend on advanced driving tuition! Nearby instructors on Airtasker can teach you how to control your vehicle when faced with difficult situations like wet and slippery road surfaces. If needed, you can also ask your Tasker how to deal with a sudden breakdown before bringing your vehicle to a mechanic shop. 

In such unfortunate cases that you can no longer move or drive your automobile, it is better to stay where you are and let a mobile car repair expert come over and help you out.

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Hi, I have a valid NSW driving permit but I haven't driven in a while so I'd like to do a session to refresh my skills. I don't own a car. I'd prefer to have 1 longer session (2-3 hours) but open to 2 to 3 sessions of 1 hour as well.

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I have been driving for awhile on my Ls and have had lessons. Looking to sit my test next month so want to get out two a week to practice prior to the test. Need route knowledge for my area

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Glebe NSW, Australia

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Hi, I'm a 21 year old international student who wants to convert her Indian driver's license. I haven't driven in a long time and I'm not very familiar with Sydney roads. I just want to improve my driving skills enough to pass the driving test. If anyone would be willing to help me with the same please, Thanks! I don't have a car myself so it'd be great if the tutor has a car himself/herself.

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Waterloo NSW, Australia

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I would like to take driving lessons around Sydney (automatic car) with an experienced driver who can also teach me tips and techniques. I have a full drivers licence from my home country but I need to relearn and practice in Sydney / driving on the right side. Instructor must own a car. I do not own a car. I live in Waterloo. I speak both Spanish and English. I am flexible with times and dates. But I am available during the weekends mostly. I will enter a budget per hour. But I would like to hear offers.

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Petersham NSW, Australia

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Wonderful teacher! Highly recommend

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Rosebery NSW, Australia

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I need an experienced driving instructor who has the knowledge of test routes for Botany Service NSW. I have done a number of lessons already but hoping to brush up on my knowledge and do my test early Jan 2023 when the roads are quiet. I do not have a car, and I have only driven auto. I will also need to borrow your car for the test in the future. - Due date: Flexible

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Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

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Looking for someone who is a safe driver that can teach me to drive an automatic car. Don't need a lot of continuous in depth lessons, but just enough for me to pass my L test. Prefer someone who knows what the driving examiner is focused on examining. Will probably need 3 drives. Easy job for someone who drives daily or frequently! This will take place around mid October, we can discuss your preferred times and dates later. I can borrow a car if needed but prefer someone who has a car, as this will make things a lot smoother. - Due date: Flexible

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Waterloo NSW, Australia

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Automatic Car Driving Lessons

$50

Hillsdale NSW, Australia

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Marrickville NSW, Australia

6th Mar 2023

Hi I am looking for a neurodivergant friendly, licensed driving instructor. I need the instructor to give simple and clear directions, be patient and friendly. I'd like to learn to drive somewhere quiet like a car park first. You would need to pick me up in a professional car and take me to the location and take me home. I live in marrickville. - Due date: Flexible