Hi all,
I would like to learn how to drive and have been looking for a driving school/center in Sydney. However, there're just so many places out there and I have no idea which to go for.
That aside, on average how many hours of lesson should a person take (or based on your experience) to pass the test? My sister miserably took over 30 lessons and 4 tries yet no luck, which kinda worries me a bit.
Any referral is appreciated.
Thanks
Where Should I Take Driving Lessons in Sydney?
agito1993 on 03/07/2015 - 21:47
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http://www.hkdrivingschool.com.au/en/
I went here because it was the cheapest legit place I could find when I learnt ten or so years back (modern dual control vehicles, licensed instructors). Despite the name their instructors speak English and the one I had was pretty good. I took about 10-15 hours lessons, practiced with friends for another 30 odd hours and passed the driving test first go.
I remember their manual transmission lessons were slightly more expensive, not sure if this is still the case.
Where Should I Take Driving Lessons in Sydney?
Umm, on the road? ;)
My sister miserably took over 30 lessons and 4 tries yet no luck, which kinda worries me a bit.
She took 30 lessons and had 4 attempts and failed all 4 times? I don't mean to be rude but WTF??
To answer your question I did about 30-40 lessons in total. I'd do about 10 1 hour lessons to start off with. Then drive with your parents or relatives for the rest of the hours.
I did a lot of hours with an instructor
When it comes time to take your test get the instructor back and do another 10. The instructor will take you around the routes for the tests, they will do a practice test with you and take you through everything.
Practice makes perfect as they say. It helps any way. If she failed 4 times, she obviously didn't have enough real on the road practice in different every day situations and conditions. She may have lacked confidence. Or she had a crappy driving instructer perhaps? Or all of these things, who knows?
4 is a lot, but it is best that she wasn't on the road, if she wasn't ready. Go for a driving school local to your area or where you take the test. Someone with knowledge of the area would help. Give them a try but don't stay if you are unhappy. You are paying afterall.
I agree with this. I did a few manual lessons and the instructor straight out told me I was likely to fail if I did my test in a manual but I could easily pass in a auto.
It concerns me after the second attempt that she still didn't pass. In my opinion if you fail after 2 attempts you must wait 6 months and do an extra 20 hours supervised driving.
Also the test is pretty expensive so unless you are really ready keep practicing and do it when you feel ready .
Just a tip, choose an instructor who is based in the area of where you plan on taking the P plate driving test, or atleast knows the routes. Heard Rockdale, Five Dock and Beverly Hills are meant to be 'easier'
All of the instructors are usually required to know the routes…
I used excel drive. If your parents or relatives have the NRMA there might be discounts if you get lessons through them. That is the case in Vic
My sister miserably took over 30 lessons and 4 tries yet no luck, which kinda worries me a bit.
It worries everyone else on the road too!
There isn't a specific number of driving lessons. It sounds like shes not taking it seriously, or getting poor instruction from her parents.
I did 10hrs with an instructor (manual) the 110hrs in an auto and passed the test easily first time (98%). If I was doing auto I would have done far less with an instructor.
Honestly a bit scared that you guys find the test so difficult, it's a pretty basic standard.
Try a few out that are local to the RTA you are getting tested at. The best use of the instructor is to show you any tricky parts of the driving test route. For instance, the carpark at my local RTA had a stop sign as you left that would be an instant fail for most people since it wasn't obvious and usually they start out being a little nervous.
lessons or hours driven ? some people need very few lessons no point giving you arbitrary numbers.
its best to take lessons where you know your way around this gives you more confidence than going to a unknown area