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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.

Recent Driving Lessons tasks in West Melbourne

Driving lessons

$40

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

1st Nov 2024

I am looking for a patient, caring and compassionate driving instructor. Due to anxiety, I haven't been able to drive at speeds of 80+ for 11 years. I would like to start driving on freeways etc again but I need help. I am flexible with location as I live in Footscray and currently work in Sandringham. If you have experience with anxious drivers, I would love to hear from you.

I needed driving lessons and I’m willing to pay up to $40 an hour

$40

Altona Meadows VIC, Australia

30th Sep 2024

I need to get my hours done I’m 19 and I still don’t have my license

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$30

Werribee VIC, Australia

3rd Aug 2024

Needing brush up with own car, already completed some driving lessons.

Driving Lessons

$350

Yarraville VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2024

Title: Seeking Driving Lessons and Car for Driving Test Description: Hi there, I’m looking for a patient and experienced driving instructor to provide driving lessons and allow me to use their car for my driving test. Here are the details: Location: Yarravile Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate Requirements: Must be a licensed driving instructor Must have a clean driving record Preferably have experience teaching beginners Availability: Mondays, Thursdays, Friday mornings, and every second weekend when I’m not working Goal: To obtain my driver’s license and become a confident, safe driver Additional Requirement: Allow me to borrow the car for my driving test Budget: 350-400 Please get in touch if you’re able to help. Looking forward to learning from you!

Driving lessons

$60

Deer Park VIC, Australia

12th May 2024

I need a driving instructor for pre test classes. Help with perfecting lane changes

Very patient and explains things so well.

Need a few manual driving lessons

$50

Footscray VIC, Australia

29th Feb 2024

Looking to brush up on my manual driving skills

Driving lessons in my car

$10

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

22nd Nov 2023

I require a licensed individual to accompany me as I navigate through the Werribee test routes. Although I have experience and have undergone driving lessons, need more lessons to know the route. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 28 October 2023

Car Driving Lessons - FEMALE Only

$29

Truganina VIC, Australia

26th Oct 2023

I’m female and currently on my L’s and due for my driving test in a month, I just need someone with a car to be there while I drive a little more on a consistent basis, potentially multiple times a week. Give me your best rate. Car & Fuel is yours. Female Only - Due date: Flexible

Driving lessons

$35

Point Cook VIC, Australia

14th Aug 2023

Driving lessons cost and availability - Due date: Flexible

Manual Driving Lessons

$50

Footscray VIC, Australia

25th May 2023

Hello! I am looking for someone who can teach me how to drive manual. I have a full drivers license and have been driving automatic for 15 years. I am able to do lessons in either Brunswick or Footscray. - Due date: Flexible

Driving lessons

$100

Footscray VIC, Australia

28th Apr 2023

Driving lesson for learner driver 90 mins - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 30 April 2023

Looking for Driving lessons 5 Hours.

$100

Sunshine North VIC 3020, Australia

17th Apr 2023

Hi, I'm after an experienced driving instructor who can give me fully detailed practical lessions whith thorough overview of law and rules that I need to know while driving. I hold Learners and has previously taken 2 driving classes. I'm flexible with days but I would like to take the classes after 2:30 PM, and anytime on Saturday and Sunday. I live near Bunnings sunshine north. I can pay $20 per hour. - Due date: Flexible

Driving lessons

$400

Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

2nd Feb 2023

Require 5x driving lessons. Automatic vehicle. Wednesday and Thursday only. The instructor must know Vicroads Sunshine test route.

Driving Lessons

$40

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

5th Jan 2023

Just wanting to know if there are experienced drivers in the area that don't mind helping me get more driving experience - Due date: Flexible

Car driving lessons

$60

Tarneit VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2023

Hi, I am overseas license holder and require a couple of driving lessons to make sure i am able to pass through the driver's test. I drive my car regularly and need feedback on my driving ability to make up for any shortcomings that are tested during the exam. Anytime before 15th Jan would suit my needs. Thanks, Ashwin

Driving Lessons (Manual)

$45

West Footscray VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2023

Looking for driving lessons in a manual car. From 4:00pm most weekdays is suitable. I have my own car and learner's permit. Have done a bit of driving before, just need a brush-up, get a feel for this vehicle and some pointers before I go for my license. - Due date: Flexible

Manual Driving Lessons

$50

Cairnlea VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2022

I need to learn how to drive a manual transmission car for my job. I need a manual car to drive. I already have my green p’s on an automatic. After work hours 5:30pm onwards is when I can undertake the lessons. - Due date: Flexible

Driving lessons

$5

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

17th Sep 2022

Require a licensed driving instructor for refresher courses for a family member. Please share your hourly rates. Thank you. - Due date: Flexible

I need driving lessons

$100

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

6th Jun 2022

I need to learn how to drive a car in Australia automatic on sunday mornings

Driving Lessons

$30

Melton VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2022

Driving lessons at $30 an hour